One in Six Greeks Spend Half Their Income on Rent

The second part of a nationwide opinion poll on Greece’s housing crisis, unveiled on Action 24’s Morning Zone, paints a stark picture of rising financial pressure, public discontent, and demand for stronger state intervention in the housing market. …

Michelin-Starred Osito Reportedly Closing Due to Rent Dispute

A seemingly successful restaurant with Michelin-level accolades, chef Seth Stowaway's Osito, will be closing after this weekend, due to the high rent on the space, Stowaway says. The sudden announcement, which Stowaway has not yet put on social media …

Council puts focus on people: rent relief, mental health, and childcare recognition

The Statesboro City Council approved the use of remaining CARES Act funds to provide $250 in rental assistance for residents facing housing instability. Council also recognized Mental Health Awareness Month, honored Love’s Childcare Services for 35 years …

Metro Council pushing to end rent ‘algorithmic price fixing’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Council members are trying to lower rent prices across Nashville in connection with a federal lawsuit over algorithms used by large property management companies. The US Department of Justice has joined Tennessee and nine …

Mortgage and rent spending up: Barclays

Confidence in the property market remained unchanged from March, at 29%, ahead of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision tomorrow. Though interest rates are still a concern, the proportion of consumers worried about them dropped to 61% in April, down …

Government approves proposals for two new ‘sex for rent’ offences in Ireland

JUSTICE minister Jim O’Callaghan has had proposals for new laws around ‘sex for rent’ offences approved by the cabinet today. Mr O’Callaghan proposed the creation of two specific criminal offences around ‘sex for rent’ – offering accommodation in exchange …

Bill to outlaw sex for rent and give gardaí power to remove protesters' masks approved by government

JUSTICE MINISTER JIM O’Callaghan has received Cabinet approval for legislation that includes the criminalisation of sex-for-rent arrangements, as well as measures that will impact sexual assault trials and the wearing of masks at protests.  The General …

As St. Paul prepares to rewrite rent control, last-minute amendments loom

Concerned by a dramatic slowdown in housing construction, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has called on the city council to adjust the city’s rent control ordinance to fully exempt residential buildings constructed after 2004. Council President Rebecca …

It’s cheaper to own a home than rent in these 3 Phoenix suburbs

In Arizona, the rent is too damn high — or so that’s what a newly released report indicates. Rent in the Grand Canyon State has skyrocketed in the past five years at a rate nearly triple the national average, according to a “state of rent” report released …

City leaders work to lower rent prices