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fromFortune
1 week ago

Mexico City's Airbnb deal has led years later to ferocious protests against 'digital nomads'

Mexico City government plans to regulate rents to combat gentrification linked to tourism and digital nomads.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Smaller units, fewer windows, less shared space - how new regulations will shape apartments

Developers face relaxed apartment building regulations, allowing for reduced unit specifications and cost savings.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Explainer: What are the new rules on apartments - and why has Dublin City Council raised 'grave concern' about them?

New regulations will boost apartment construction and significantly reduce building costs.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Explainer: What are the new rules on apartments - and why has Dublin City Council raised 'grave concern' about them?

The overhaul of building regulations aims to boost construction and reduce costs, potentially saving €100,000 per apartment unit. Current limitations restrict the number of one-bedroom and studio apartments, influencing development size.
Renovation
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

'My friend was fined for parking at my Grove Park home - now no one wants to visit'

A 75-year-old man's visitor was fined for parking briefly, leaving him feeling isolated and neglected due to recent parking rule changes.
NYC real estate
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

One-dollar rents have their days numbered in Egypt

Egypt's rental market faces turmoil with a 70% currency depreciation and 40% inflation, exacerbated by a Supreme Court ruling on rent regulations.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

In the Shadows: Navigating NYC's Housing Crisis Through Basement Living

"For the rent price of an upstairs apartment, we could probably just afford a one bedroom, but with two kids, we couldn't have a one bedroom."
NYC real estate
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

'Rogue landlord' brothers slapped with huge 20,000 fine after 15 students crammed into north London house

The brothers acted as if they were above the law and have ultimately paid a heavy price for it.
London politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Florida lawmakers try to balance condo safety with cost

Florida lawmakers are easing burdens on aging condo owners by extending deadlines for safety inspections and reserve funding, amidst rising costs and financial stress.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Unlawful renting of short-term lets on the rise

Over 50% of London's short-term holiday lets are rented unlawfully, breaching regulations.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing?

NYC Council urges more funding for housing preservation and staff to maintain city's housing stock amid budget discussions.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Tired of apartments with no fridges? California bill would require landlords to supply them

"Existing California law requires any building with a dwelling unit to maintain ‘certain characteristics in order to be tenantable,’ which includes maintenance of adequate heating and hot water systems."
LA real estate
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

My Neighbors Smoke Weed All Day, and It's Stinking Up the Joint

Consider reaching out to your neighbors about the marijuana odor issue, but if it persists, escalate it to management per your co-op's rules.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Montreal cracks down on Airbnbs, telling them they can only operate during the summer

Airbnb criticized Montreal's new summer-only rental rules, claiming that these regulations punish responsible hosts who depend on rental income during a cost-of-living crisis.
NYC real estate
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Wandsworth told it must fix 'serious failings' in council housing

Wandsworth Council is facing significant fire safety and property condition issues, as highlighted by a report from the Government's Regulator of Social Housing.
#energy-efficiency
fromThe Local France
1 year ago
France politics

French Phrase of the Day: Passoire thermique

Une passoire thermique refers to poorly insulated buildings, affecting energy efficiency and living conditions.
Energy audits and ratings dictate legal rental and selling conditions for such properties.
more#energy-efficiency
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
11 months ago

Landlords Register Tens of Thousands More Rent-Regulated Apartments Under Threat of Fines

The state law has led to a sharp rise in compliance for registering rent-stabilized apartments due to new hefty penalties.
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