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Dec 3, 20241 min read
Hong Kong leader says golf course ruling will not hit plans for public housing
HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court's call for renewed public consultation on a plan to build 12,000 public homes on part of a prestigious golf...
Jul 25, 20242 min read
Mallorcans live in caravans as tourists snap up housing
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain - Pilar Hernando lives in a caravan on the outskirts of Palma de Mallorca and showers in the local sports...
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Pressure grows in Lisbon for referendum to tackle holiday rentals boom
LISBON - Rosa Santos has lived in Lisbon's historic neighbourhood of Castelo for decades but a boom in holiday rentals has made her feel...
Jul 11, 20244 min read
Housing crisis in Spain's cities drives rise in homelessness as tourism booms
MADRID - Francisco Carrillo sobbed with relief as he lay on the bed in his new apartment in Madrid provided by a charity after three...
Jul 4, 20242 min read
Spain to crack down on holiday rentals to address housing crisis
MADRID - Spain's government announced a crackdown on Wednesday on short-term and seasonal holiday lettings amid rising anger from locals...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Biden administration awards $85 million to ease affordable housing development
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the award of $85 million in housing funds to 21 state and local governments...
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