Hong Kong's composite waiting time for public rental housing edged up to 4.8 years at the end of June, while the 12-month average for standard homes dropped to 5.5 years.
A New York City housing board voted 7-1 to freeze rent increases for one- and two-year leases on over 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, marking a significant victory for Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The decision drew mixed reactions from tenant advocates and property owners.
A KPMG report indicates India's housing sector is set for a significant transformation driven by urbanization and policy reforms. Key focus areas include affordable housing and rental housing development, with recommendations for regulatory improvements and increased investment.
The Madhya Pradesh government offers a housing assistance scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing higher education away from home. Eligible SC students in rented accommodation can receive monthly stipends of up to Rs. 2,000, with amounts varying by location. Applications are submitted online via the MPTAAS portal.
Vietnam is intensifying efforts to develop rental housing, a strategic segment for workers, students, and civil servants. The government plans to amend housing laws, offer incentives, and collaborate with major cities to meet growing demand driven by urbanization.
Vietnam is exploring policies to develop an affordable rental housing market, addressing the needs of its younger, mobile population and improving living conditions for low-income workers. Experts suggest state guidance, private sector involvement, and financial incentives to overcome challenges like low profitability and land use costs.
South Korea plans to significantly expand its supply of publicly acquired rental housing by 2027 to address instability in the 전월세 (jeonse/monthly rent) market. The government will provide 90,000 units, with a focus on Seoul and surrounding regulated areas, to counter a slump in private non-apartment construction.
South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced plans to supply 90,000 rental housing units for young people in the greater Seoul area by 2027. The initiative aims to stabilize the housing market and improve living conditions for youth, utilizing non-apartment housing and modular construction methods.
A cross-party parliamentary group will address the issue of assistance dog users being denied rental housing. The government is also considering investigating the reality of these rejections, which are often considered unfair discrimination.
India's ambitious piped natural gas (PNG) expansion is hindered by a severe shortage of trained manpower, particularly certified gas plumbers, and weak consumer uptake. CGD companies are adding only 8,000-10,000 connections daily, far below the target of 100,000. Rental housing issues and scattered demand also slow the rollout.
Hong Kong's average waiting time for subsidised public rental housing drops to 4.7 years, first below 5 years under current administration, though standard homes wait at 5.6 years unchanged.
