A mother who fled her hometown shares her experience of hidden homelessness and sofa surfing in Margate, as charities warn the hidden housing crisis is rising across the UK.
Canberra homelessness services report surging demand due to the cost-of-living crisis, with long public housing wait lists and more people sleeping rough in cold winters.
Portugal's average home price hit €430,500 in May 2026, driven by a housing shortage, high construction costs, labor deficits, and government support schemes that critics argue have inflated market imbalances.
Wagga Wagga's Wilks Park homeless encampment faces eviction, delayed by a council motion, amid a severe regional NSW housing crisis. Residents like JJ and John highlight challenges, including pet ownership and long social housing waitlists, while community groups provide aid and the state government offers limited motel accommodation.
Eviction notices for residents of Wilks Park, a large homeless encampment in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, were briefly delayed after a council motion. The camp, which saw a baby's death in May, highlights Australia's regional housing crisis, with soaring rents and stretched services, while community efforts and government responses remain fractured.
Australia's housing policy has a rich history of public investment, initiated by various governments over nearly 30 years, to address housing affordability and social needs. Despite challenges and resistance, these interventions significantly boosted home ownership and eased rental pressures, influencing current tax reforms.
Bozeman, Montana, is experiencing a severe housing crisis due to a 20% population surge since the pandemic, driven by remote workers and the 'Yellowstone Effect.' This influx has led to soaring rents and property values, displacing long-term residents and creating a socioeconomic divide, prompting a historic rent strike and a shift in local politics towards affordable housing advocates.
Campaigners in east London's Brick Lane oppose a proposed 5,200 sq metre datacentre, arguing it will worsen the severe housing crisis, drive up costs, and displace long-term residents. The project, intended for high-frequency trading, was rejected by Tower Hamlets council but is now under government review.
London faces a severe housing crisis with the highest poverty rate in England, astronomical housing costs, and long commutes. Despite a fall in house prices, building has halted due to rising costs and regulations. Solutions like new towns and utilizing greenbelt land are proposed, but face local resistance.
Residents in Manchester's Collyhurst Village face significant delays in moving into new council houses, highlighting broader issues in the UK's housing sector. Andy Burnham's vision for a postwar-style council housebuilding program aims to address the crisis, but faces challenges from private developer obstacles and historical skepticism.
South Korea's unique jeonse rental system is facing a crisis as deposits and rents surge in Seoul, making homeownership increasingly difficult for ordinary households. This instability is linked to tax policies affecting multi-home owners.
Readers discuss the issue of empty properties in the UK, with suggestions ranging from council seizure to targeted levies and compulsory sale orders to address the housing crisis and homelessness.
Gaza faces a severe housing crisis with 410,000 homes destroyed and over 350,000 families displaced. Reconstruction is hampered by a lack of building materials due to Israeli restrictions, with current repairs using basic materials. Hundreds of shelters need rehabilitation.
Germany's construction sector anticipates stagnant business in 2026 due to rising inflation, material costs driven by the Middle East conflict, and a severe housing shortage. The BVB forecasts minimal nominal growth of 0.3% to €433 billion, with employment expected to decline.
Spain faces a severe housing crisis with rental prices up 30% since 2022, construction at historic lows, and insufficient public housing. Renters spend an average of 50% of their salary, with regional disparities and young people particularly affected.
A fictional sale of Bad Bunny's 'Casita' on Idealista highlights Spain's housing crisis. Amnesty International also used the artist's references to criticize unaffordable rent and difficult access to housing.
Australia's property lobby is defending investor tax breaks that critics say are fueling a housing crisis, leading to skyrocketing rents. Despite claims that winding back these breaks will harm renters, the article argues the current system already causes significant suffering for tenants, with rents increasing dramatically over the past decade.
Thousands marched in Madrid protesting soaring rents and a housing shortage. Organizers claimed over 100,000 participants, while authorities estimated 23,000. The demonstration highlighted concerns over government housing measures and the impact of holiday rentals.
Thousands marched in Madrid protesting soaring rents and a housing shortage. Organizers claimed over 100,000 attendees, while authorities estimated 23,000. The protest highlights the escalating housing crisis despite government measures.
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.
Spain's youth emancipation rate fell to 14.5% in 2025, the lowest on record, as housing costs consume nearly all of a young person's net salary. The crisis is a major driver of youth poverty and inequality, impacting even employed individuals.
Spain's youth emancipation rate fell to a record low of 14.5% in 2025, with young people needing 98.7% of their net salary to rent alone. The housing crisis is a major driver of youth poverty and inequality, impacting even employed individuals.
The World Urban Forum in Baku highlighted housing as a systemic global challenge, exacerbated by affordability, climate vulnerability, and displacement. UN officials stressed the need for integrated solutions and better financial mechanisms, warning of increased climate-driven displacement and the breakdown of social contracts.
