California Law Targets Impact Fees to Ease Housing Development Costs
A new California law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom aims to reduce housing construction costs by slashing local government impact fees, a…
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US Housing Act Passes Without Presidential Signature, Aiming to Boost Supply and Lower Costs
A significant housing reform bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, has become law in the United States following the President's…
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Housing Affordability in UK Becoming “Inherited Advantage”, Report Suggests
New analysis indicates that homeownership, a traditional route to wealth building, is increasingly out of reach for many, favouring those with existing…
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The 30% Housing Affordability Rule Is Officially Obsolete
Decades-old guidance suggesting housing should cost no more than 30% of income is no longer a realistic benchmark for many, forcing significant…
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EU Home Prices Surge 53% Since 2015, Raising Housing Affordability Concerns
A new report highlights a significant increase in EU home prices, raising alarms about the right to adequate housing and increasing the…
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Short-Term Rental Licenses Surge Near Chicago’s Obama Center Amidst Affordable Housing Concerns
An analysis of short-term rental licenses in Chicago's 20th Ward reveals a significant increase in new permits, raising fears of displacement and…
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