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Spain’s housing market: Luxury homes outpace affordable rentals

More million-euro properties than low-cost rentals Spain’s housing market is marked by a glaring imbalance, with more luxury homes priced over €1 million than rental properties available for under €1,000. According to data from the property portal Idealista, there are currently 43,707......

Household credit sees moderate rise as interest rates ease in Q2 2025

The volume of outstanding bank credit in Morocco reached 1,175.5 billion dirhams by the end of June 2025, reflecting an annual growth of 5.8%, according to the latest figures released by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). This increase includes a 4.4% rise in loans granted to non-financial agents and a significant......

Amsterdam nightclub scheme sparks debate between heritage and housing needs

Amsterdam, known for its vibrant alternative nightlife, is currently at the center of a heated debate following plans to build a new multi-storey building housing a nightclub, café, and apartments. This project, called the Institute for Night Culture (INC), has been approved by the Netherlands’......

Morocco launches housing initiative for citizens living abroad

Morocco's Ministry of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy has unveiled a new campaign aimed at supporting Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). This initiative, part of the “Marhaba 2025” operation, focuses on improving public services, ensuring better communication,......

Spain’s coastal housing crisis: Over 86,000 homes built on illegal land

A recent study by Newtral has revealed that 86,426 coastal homes in Spain are built within the Maritime-Terrestrial Public Domain (DPMT), land protected under Spain’s 1988 coastal law. These properties, while inhabited, are technically illegal and face strict restrictions, including potential demolition. The......

Microcredit sector in Morocco reaches 9.5 billion dirhams in outstanding loans

The microcredit sector in Morocco continues its upward trend, with total outstanding loans reaching 9.5 billion dirhams by the end of 2024, according to the latest report by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). This marks a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year’s growth of 4.2%. Over 98% of these loans......

Casablanca hosts over 500 architects to shape Morocco's architectural future

On June 21, the National Council of the Order of Architects convened its annual General Assembly in Casablanca, bringing together over 500 architects, including the presidents of the 13 regional councils and their elected members. The gathering served as a platform to review achievements, tackle pressing......

Valencia mayor under fire for prioritizing digital nomads amid housing crisis

Valencia’s mayor, María José Catalá, is facing criticism for allocating €112,000 of public funds to attract digital nomads despite evidence linking their presence to rising housing costs. Critics argue that this policy exacerbates the housing crisis already affecting locals. Ferran......

Ireland’s shift on housing policy offers lessons for Spain's rental crisis

Ireland’s innovative response to its housing crisis has sparked interest across Europe, particularly in Spain, where soaring rents and housing shortages are reaching critical levels. The Irish government has chosen to roll back strict rent caps, aiming to stimulate housing development and attract......