Housing policy

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A masked woman walking past the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, in the Russian city of Irkutsk, on Oct 7.

Spain's housing crisis bursts into the spotlight at snap election

Demonstrators throw bricks toward police vehicles during a protest calling for political action to address Spain's housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain, October 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez gambles on Nov 29 snap election to end Parliament deadlock

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez in Parliament in Madrid on Oct 2. On Oct 5, he called an early election for Nov 29 while admitting he made mistakes and fell short of previous campaign promises.

Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis

Protesters carry a banner that reads “Towards the general strike” as they demand political action to stop evictions and alleviate the housing crisis, in Madrid, Spain, on Oct 3.

Spain faces more fury over housing after Parliament rejects decree to ban evictions, among others

A demonstrator holding a sign with the slogan ‘Fair rents now’ during a protest at Puerta del Sol in Madrid on Oct 2.

Rising rents narrow housing choices for Seoul’s foreign residents

In Seoul, average monthly rent for multifamily homes rose for the 16th consecutive month in August to a record 675,000 won.

Spain to ban evictions till 2030 as ousted 87-year-old considers offer to return home

Hundreds of people remain encamped in tents at a housing protest at Puerta del Sol in Madrid on Sept 29.

Spain PM vows action as housing protest sparked by Madrid eviction grows

Hundreds of protesters on the weekend set up tents in Madrid’s busy Puerta del Sol public square to press their demands.

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What is a jumbo flat and the HDB conversion scheme?

The HDB review comes after a jumbo flat in Telok Blangah – created by merging two three-room flats – was put up for sale at $2.18 million on Sept 19.

HDB reviewing jumbo flat scheme after Telok Blangah unit listed for sale at $2.18m

HDB said the listed price of $2.18 million for the flat at 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 was “significantly higher” than comparable transactions in the area.

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