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Trump rejects bipartisan housing affordability bill, protests Senate inaction

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, distancing himself from one of the few major legislative initiatives to secure support from both Democrats and Republicans in the deeply divided U.S. Congress. In a statement published on social......

Portugal moves to liberalise rental market with faster evictions and end of rent controls

Portugal's centre-right minority government has launched a major housing reform aimed at liberalising the rental market, accelerating eviction procedures and bringing forward the end of rent control measures. The initiative, announced by Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz, is designed to restore......

Student housing rents in France exceed legal caps in 95% of listings, Consumer Group says

Nearly all student housing listings reviewed in several French cities exceed legal rent ceilings, according to a new study by consumer advocacy group Que Choisir Ensemble, which is calling for stricter enforcement of rent controls and an extension of the scheme beyond its planned expiration. The report......

Toronto housing market extends recovery as home sales rise for fourth consecutive month

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) increased for a fourth consecutive month in June, signaling a continued recovery in Canada’s largest housing market as prices also edged higher, according to data released by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. The improvement suggests that the......

German coalition unveils reform package featuring €10 billion tax relief and pension changes

Germany's ruling coalition has announced a broad package of economic and social reforms aimed at boosting growth, easing pressure on households and addressing housing shortages, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting political challenges. The measures include €10 billion ($11 billion)......

New York approves rent freeze on one million apartments in major policy victory for Mayor Mamdani

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board has voted to freeze rents on nearly one million regulated apartments for up to two years, marking a significant political victory for Mayor Zahran Mamdani shortly after taking office. The board approved the measure by a vote of seven to one, setting rent increases......

UK house prices rise 3.8% in April as market shows renewed growth, ONS says

House prices in the United Kingdom increased by 3.8% in the year to April, marking a notable rebound in the property market after a period of stagnation, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show a clear recovery compared with the previous month, when......

Canadian home sales rise 5.5% in May as prices edge lower

Canadian housing activity showed signs of recovery in May, as home sales increased by 5.5% compared with April, according to data released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The rebound comes after a relatively slow start to the spring season, which is traditionally one of the busiest periods......