Keywords: Housing affordability


Gen Z is wealthier than previous generations but increasingly anxious about money

Generation Z is entering adulthood with higher income and wealth than some previous generations had at comparable ages, yet many young Americans remain deeply concerned about their financial future. From homeownership to retirement planning, the gap between financial indicators and personal confidence......

Spain’s Unions Set November 11 General Strike as Housing Crisis Dominates Election Debate

Spain is heading toward a major nationwide labor mobilization on November 11, with the country’s largest trade unions placing housing affordability, wages and the cost of living at the center of their demands ahead of the November 29 snap general election. The UGT and CCOO unions announced the......

Spain housing crisis: CCOO and UGT prepare 24-hour general strike

Spain is heading toward a nationwide labour mobilisation over the worsening cost of housing, after the country’s two largest trade unions agreed to call a 24-hour general strike this autumn. The Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) and Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT) announced the decision on......

Bank of Canada warns housing affordability remains a major challenge

Canada continues to face significant challenges in housing affordability, with the Bank of Canada warning that high housing costs remain a major economic concern for households across the country. Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said housing affordability remains one of the most pressing issues......

Morocco ranks 70th globally in quality of life

Morocco ranked 70th out of 89 countries in the first half of 2026 according to an international quality-of-life index, highlighting persistent challenges related to purchasing power, healthcare, housing affordability and pollution. The country recorded an overall score of 112.9 points. The index assesses......

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......

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......

Spain’s property market: Rising prices and cautious optimism this autumn

As autumn 2025 begins, Spain’s property market continues to be a hot topic, with soaring prices and high demand dominating the landscape. Amid talks of government interventions and affordability concerns, buyers and renters alike face a challenging environment. Property expert Mark Stücklin......

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......