A tale of two rentals: What rooms tell us about Ireland’s supply problems
When supply improves, prices fall back – that’s one of the baselines of economics. More demand…
Housing industry hit by shortage of naphtha-derived materials
The housing industry in Japan is increasingly being affected by the short supply of naphtha-derived materials amid continuing…
Homelessness: Record 17,548 people in emergency accommodation, including 5,604 children – The Journal
Homelessness: Record 17,548 people in emergency accommodation, including 5,604 children The JournalOver 17,500 homeless in April, including 5,604 children RTE.ieSchool…
Economic gap between older and younger generations on track to reach record levels
When it comes to saving money, Mady, who has four children, has tried almost everything. Her family of…
EU official ‘surprised’ Ireland hasn’t used more housing funds during crisis
The chair of the EU Parliament’s Housing Crisis Committee said she was surprised by the revelation Newly built…
Europe’s largest 3D-printed apartment building completed in France
Europe’s largest 3D-printed apartment building has been completed in France. Containing 12 social housing apartments spread across three…
African cities sound alarm on climate and housing at Baku urban forum
Published on 26/05/2026 – 14:12 GMT+2 African cities are running out of time. Climate change, rapid urbanisation and…
Simon Harris promises 'biggest overhaul' of one-off housing rules in decades – The Journal
Simon Harris promises ‘biggest overhaul’ of one-off housing rules in decades The JournalGovt preparing overhaul of rural housing rules…
A new study finds escaping your income bracket no longer means building wealth
It’s easy to look at the child of a celebrity or power couple and see the leg up…
Builders tell minister that widespread skills shortage is delaying projects
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Russia’s Housing Developers Brace for Prolonged Slump After Mortgage Rule Changes
Russia’s housing developers are struggling to meet sales targets after tighter rules for subsidized mortgages undermined demand, adding…
Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire
In 1974, New York Times humorist Russell Baker identified a “pig in the python” working its way through…