Hospitals and businesses are increasingly renting robots, from medical supply movers like Moxi to humanoid entertainers and home helpers. This 'robotics-as-a-service' model offers flexibility, lower upfront costs, and access to the latest technology, addressing the rapid pace of innovation in the robotics industry.
Young people in Cornwall are opting for van life due to unaffordable rentals, seasonal employment, and a shortage of long-term housing, facing challenges like isolation, cold winters, and limited facilities.
Brokerage fees, often equivalent to 15 days' to one month's rent, are common in India's rental market. These fees are paid to property brokers for facilitating rental transactions. While tenants often bear the cost, practices vary, and the fee is generally negotiable. Renters are advised to clarify terms early and confirm details in writing to avoid unnecessary expenses.
Crisil reports Indian airlines' operating profits may drop 10-15% this fiscal due to high ATF prices, airspace restrictions, and rupee depreciation amid the Middle East conflict, despite potential easing in fuel prices.
A surge in apartment construction has created a renter's market in some US cities, with landlords offering incentives like free rent. However, this trend is not uniform, with cities like Chicago experiencing significant rent increases due to high demand and limited supply.
Plex is introducing new social features, including personalized lists, community forums, "Match Scores," emoji reactions, and a "Follow Anything" option, to improve entertainment discovery and user engagement across streaming services.
Uber is expanding its app to include hotel bookings via Expedia, with vacation rentals from VRBO coming later this year. New features include a 'travel mode' for out-of-town trips, in-car ordering for Uber Black rides, an AI-powered voice booking option, and a 'Shop for Me' service.
For the 2025 tax year, furnished rental income must not exceed €15,000 (unclassified) or €77,700 (classified/B&B) for two consecutive years to benefit from the micro-BIC regime. Exceeding these limits triggers automatic transition to the 'régime réel'. The 2026 threshold for classified rentals is €83,600.
Thousands gathered in Madrid to protest soaring housing costs, a major political challenge for PM Sanchez ahead of 2027 elections. Rising rents, driven by tourism and population growth, have made homeownership difficult, with Spain facing a significant housing shortage.
Thousands protested in Madrid against rising housing costs, a major political challenge for PM Sanchez ahead of 2027 elections. Spain faces a housing shortage and high rents driven by tourism and population growth, with prices up 13% year-on-year. A government plan aims to build more public housing.
After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens.
