Israel’s high court stayed the eviction of four Palestinian families from their East Jerusalem homes. The eviction threat had stoked tensions that led to war in Gaza.
Tag: Renting and Leasing (Real Estate)
As Pandemic Evictions Rise, Spaniards Declare ‘War’ on Wall Street Landlords
Protesters in Barcelona are pushing back against foreign investment firms that have bought up thousands of homes over the past decade and are forcing out residents who can’t pay the rent.
As Pandemic Evictions Rise, Spaniards Declare ‘War’ on Wall Street Landlords
Protesters in Barcelona are pushing back against foreign investment firms that have bought up thousands of homes over the past decade and are forcing out residents who can’t pay the rent.
The Power Balance Is Shifting in London’s Commercial Real Estate
An extended winter lockdown has shaken the usual arrangement between landlords and tenants ahead of a government review of leasing legislation.
With Vacation Rentals Empty, European Cities See a Chance to Reclaim Housing
Platforms like Airbnb have been criticized for raising living costs in popular cities. Now, officials are trying to move properties aimed at tourists to long-term leases.
Tourism Slump in Dublin Lays Bare Airbnb’s Damage to Rental Markets
After the pandemic hit, the number of longer-term listings jumped in the Irish capital. That brought some relief to a crunched market for renters, though it may not last.
Beijing Launches Another Demolition Drive, This Time in Its Bucolic Suburbs
The authorities have moved to demolish hundreds of homes in the hills near the Great Wall that were once a sign of China’s rising prosperity.
Coronavirus Nearly Ended Street Homelessness in U.K. Maybe Not for Long.
To combat the pandemic, the British government put people in hotels, proving it could be done within a limited budget. But what’s next?
Venice Glimpses a Future With Fewer Tourists, and Likes What It Sees
Can a city whose history and culture drew tens of millions of visitors a year reinvent itself? The coronavirus may give it a chance to try.
Luxury Homes in the French Alps Are a Great Deal. There’s a Reason for That.
For buyers willing to rent luxury homes to vacationers, the savings on value-added tax are substantial.