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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Longest Contract in Football History: An English Club Rents Its Stadium for 999 Years

Millwall, an English club, has secured a historic 999-year stadium rental agreement, ensuring its use of The Den until 3025.

Mar 21 • 19:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Challenging unfair rents will be cheaper than expected under Labour shakeup

Under the Labour government's new regulations, renters will only pay £47 to appeal unfair rent increases, a decision influenced by David Lammy, aiming to protect tenants from potential exploitation by landlords.

Mar 21 • 11:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Provide information about the secret society of rents before the election

A letter urges political parties in Sweden to disclose their positions on the controversial rent-setting system involving anonymous judges before the upcoming elections.

Mar 21 • 07:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What discounts has the government approved and when will they take effect?

The Spanish government has approved social protection measures affecting energy bills and rents, pending final approval for rental discounts.

Mar 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Empty Stores: The Triple Threat (and the New Winners) of Retail Commerce

Retail commerce in Argentina is facing significant challenges due to declining consumption, the rise of e-commerce, and increasing rents, leading to more vacant stores and shifting market dynamics.

Mar 20 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sánchez approves a 5 billion plan to alleviate the rise in prices and another decree to freeze rents after tensions with Sumar

Pedro Sánchez's government has approved a €5 billion plan to mitigate rising prices and to freeze rents amid coalition tensions with Sumar.

Mar 20 • 13:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Spain attempts to freeze rents due to the Middle East crisis

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has proposed a package of measures to mitigate the impact of the Iran war, including plans to freeze rents nationally.

Mar 20 • 13:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Iran, Sánchez defeats Meloni: fuel prices down by 30 cents per liter. And he blocks rent increases

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez has approved measures to reduce fuel prices and combat rising rents, securing the coalition government with Sumar.

Mar 20 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No home will be available in Noida with a budget of less than 1 crore: Expert's harsh truth

Real estate experts indicate that escalating property prices and rents in Noida are driven by genuine demand and supply dynamics, not a mere coincidence or artificial spike.

Mar 19 • 06:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Landlords freeze rents to keep tenants

Landlords in Poland are freezing rents amid a seasonal decline in tenant demand for rentals, allowing for negotiations and discounts.

Mar 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rent Gap, or a Gigantic Segment of Housing to be Developed

The report discusses a significant rent gap in Polish cities, where many earn too much for social housing but not enough for market rents, impacting hundreds of thousands, especially vulnerable groups.

Mar 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Rents: When They Are Tax-Free – What to Watch Out for in the Tax Declaration

Property owners in Greece need to be cautious in their tax declarations as specific reporting is required to qualify for tax-exempt status on rent income this year.

Mar 18 • 05:05 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Increased Rents Threaten Cultural Authorities

Rising rent costs are consuming a significant portion of cultural agencies' budgets in Sweden, posing challenges for their operations.

Mar 17 • 06:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leader: He shows how the housing market leads to discrimination – and presents a solution

A new report indicates that rent regulation drives discrimination in Sweden's housing market, advocating for market rents as a necessary measure to tackle segregation.

Mar 17 • 05:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

SiO increases rent after cuts in electricity support

SiO, Norway's student welfare organization, is raising rents by 1.8% due to the loss of electricity support for student accommodations.

Mar 16 • 21:20 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

‘Sleeping in our car is the only option’: Displaced Lebanese face skyrocketing rents

Due to the escalation of conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel, many displaced Lebanese are resorting to sleeping in their cars due to skyrocketing rents and limited shelter options.

Mar 16 • 16:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Some tenants are angry as new residents get cheaper apartments

Large landlords are attracting new tenants with lower rents, causing dissatisfaction among existing residents.

Mar 15 • 12:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Residents Won the Rent Dispute of Lehtisaari in the Court of Appeal

Residents of Lehtisaari successfully contested a substantial rent increase, leading the Helsinki Court of Appeal to mandate a 40% reduction in property rents.

Mar 13 • 11:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Last year was exceptionally difficult for the rental market, estimates the Finnish Landlords Association

The Finnish Landlords Association reports a challenging year for the rental market, with record supply of rental apartments and decreased rental growth.

Mar 13 • 07:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leaders: The Left Wants to Freeze Rents – and Freeze You Out of the Housing Market

The Left Party in Sweden proposes a rent freeze, which critics argue would exacerbate existing issues in the housing market.

Mar 12 • 18:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There is no shortage of rental apartments, rents are not rising

According to expert Marek Wielgo, the rental market in Poland is experiencing an increase in available apartments while rents remain stable.

Mar 12 • 12:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The number of vacant offices is quickly decreasing due to weak construction. Rents will rise.

Vacant office spaces in Czechia are rapidly diminishing due to a slowdown in construction, leading to predictions of rising rental prices.

Mar 10 • 21:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Criticism of the Left's Proposal: 'Politics Should Not Set Rent'

The Left Party in Sweden has faced skepticism over its proposal to freeze rents, with critics arguing that politics should not interfere with rental negotiations.

Mar 9 • 20:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Rents in Canada have fallen to a 33-month low, report finds

A new report reveals that average rents in Canada hit a 33-month low in February 2023, marking the longest continuous decline in rental prices in six years.

Mar 9 • 17:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

V demands: Freeze rents and increase housing benefits

The Left Party (V) in Sweden is calling for a freeze on rents and an increase in housing benefits if they get to negotiate the government after the election.

Mar 9 • 09:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Real Construction Turbo: Fewer Regulations

The German government is pushing for accelerated housing construction amid rising rents, questioning if these measures will be sufficient to meet housing needs.

Mar 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPMG recommends that real estate agencies do not increase rents in Juiz de Fora during the state of calamity

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais urged real estate agencies to refrain from raising rents in Juiz de Fora due to the recent calamity caused by floods, which resulted in numerous casualties and displaced individuals.

Mar 5 • 21:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Isobel Hadley-Kamptz: We Must Stop Treating Cultural Heritage as a Business

Isobel Hadley-Kamptz argues that the rising rents imposed by the state are jeopardizing the operations of universities and museums in Sweden.

Mar 4 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fantástico rents house in the ‘king of lawsuits’ condominium and shows fugitive's luxury routine in Italy

A report by Fantástico exposes the luxurious lifestyle of Luiz Eduardo Bottura, a fugitive in Italy, accused of leading a criminal organization that manipulates the justice system.

Mar 3 • 07:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Secret of Cheap Housing in European Cities: What do Vienna, Copenhagen, and Helsinki do differently than Prague?

The article discusses the rising rents in Czech cities compared to more affordable rental prices in select European cities, exploring the housing policies that contribute to these differences.

Mar 3 • 04:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

May be forced to close museums after rent shock

Two museums in Stockholm are facing potential closure due to sharply increased rents.

Mar 2 • 11:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Housing Market Under Pressure: Landlords Are Needed

The Berlin housing market is under pressure, with increasing demands for landlord involvement amid concerns over rising rents and bureaucratic obstacles.

Mar 2 • 10:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sushmita Sen rents out her house in Mumbai, will get this much rent

Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen and her mother Subhra Sen have leased their luxurious apartment in Goregaon, Mumbai, for a total rent of ₹73.76 lakhs over three years.

Mar 2 • 07:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neither Hollywood nor Santa Monica: which is the cheapest city to rent in Los Angeles County

A recent report identifies San Bernardino as the most affordable city for renting in Los Angeles County, with average monthly rents below $1500.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Renting: The Lucrative Business of Furnished Apartments

The market for fully furnished apartments is booming, allowing landlords to earn high rents while posing challenges for tenants facing steep prices amid proposed stricter regulations.

Feb 26 • 14:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cap on rents and housing challenges in Mexico City

The imposition of a rent cap in Mexico City introduces new challenges for housing affordability and market investment, while highlighting deep-seated issues in the informal rental sector.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Survey on the Local Elections: Bavaria complains about high rents and broken roads

A recent survey reveals that high rents, poor road conditions, and public transport availability are the major concerns for Bavarians ahead of local elections.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Residents are taking terrible rent increases to the Court of Appeals

Residents of Lehtisaari in Helsinki are challenging significant increases in land rents in the Court of Appeals after a lower court deemed them reasonable.

Feb 25 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Uncollected rents: How to avoid tax – The required documentation

The article discusses the tax implications of uncollected rents for property owners in Greece and the necessary steps to avoid taxation on such income.

Feb 23 • 20:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accommodation for Refugees: District Office Pays Luxury Rent for Demolition Houses and Containers

The Fürstenfeldbruck District Office is being criticized for paying high rents for refugee accommodations, raising concerns about transparency and financial management.

Feb 23 • 09:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti sets up tribunal to regulate rising house rents

Ekiti State Government has established a tribunal to address the issue of increasing house rents in the region.

Feb 22 • 13:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The city two hours from Los Angeles where you can rent for less than 2000 dollars

Bakersfield, located near Los Angeles, is highlighted as one of the most affordable places to rent in California, with average rents below $2000.

Feb 20 • 19:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Šutaj Eštok rents an expensive client center in Dunajská Streda, leaving a state building half-empty

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has opened a new client center in a rented private building in Dunajská Streda, despite the state owning a nearby building that is underutilized.

Feb 20 • 14:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: What is the Rent Brake?

The article discusses Germany's 'Rent Brake' law, which limits how much landlords can increase rents in areas with tight housing markets, and notes its recent approval by the Federal Constitutional Court.

Feb 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Housing Market: The Federal Government Is Doing Too Little to Curb Rents

The commentary criticizes the German government for insufficient action to limit skyrocketing rents in major cities.

Feb 20 • 11:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

10 Miles from Dallas: What the Tiny House Village for Retirees in Texas is Like, with Rents at $950

Liberty Tiny Village, located 10 miles from Dallas, offers high-quality tiny homes for retirees with rentals starting at $950.

Feb 19 • 23:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Here is the villa Norway rents during the Oscar ceremony: - The ultimate luxury

Norway is renting a luxurious villa for its Oscar candidates during the Oscar week in March, described as 'the ultimate luxury' by the landlord.

Feb 18 • 17:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Realtor rents out rental apartments with excessive rent

A realtor in northwest Stockholm is renting out several apartments with significantly increased rents, prompting residents to criticize the landlord for allowing this practice to continue.

Feb 18 • 13:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Affordable Rents in Bad Tölz: Planned Home for Care Workers

A proposed housing project in Bad Tölz aims to provide affordable accommodation for care workers amid rising demand for elder care services in the area.

Feb 18 • 12:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The California city that froze rents: Prices cannot increase for a year starting at the end of February

Santa Barbara has enacted a temporary freeze on rental prices to address the housing crisis, preventing landlords from increasing base rents for part of 2026.

Feb 16 • 16:21 UTC

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