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Berliners want a new landlord. Is a community land trust the answer?

In a city where 80 per cent of its inhabitants rent, how land and property are owned and allocated is an ongoing battle.

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Berlin mulls one of Europe’s most radical ripostes to gentrification

It's not just Germany's new parliament that's being decided on Sunday. In Berlin, locals will vote in a referendum on whether to expropriate so-called "mega-landlords".

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Inside the €42,000 flatpack house billionaire Elon Musk calls home

Billionaire Elon Musk is reported to be the "top secret customer" who lives in one of these 34 square-metre units.

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Danish government facing lawsuit over 'green' artificial island

The project to build the island in Copenhagen, which will be home to 35,000 people, has been slammed as "greenwashing" by climate campaigners.

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These innovators hope to revolutionise housing with 3D printed homes

A new generation of entrepreneurs and start-ups are shaking up the construction industry by deploying 3D printing technology to build houses.

Germany

Berlin's rent cap is illegal, Germany's top court rules

The rent cap was introduced in February 2020 by Berlin's ruling coalition, which argued it was necessary to keep rent affordable in the German capital.

Netherlands

Housing crisis emerges as major election issue as Netherlands votes

Over the past five years, for many, finding a house has become a nightmare.

Earth News

Take a look inside the school bus converted into a tiny home

A virtual tour of this sustainable home on wheels, kitted out with recycled materials and powered by solar energy.

Earth News

More trees in cities could save 400 lives annually

Demand for urban green spaces has gone up ever since lockdown began.

Europe News

Brussels looks to empty hotels to help homeless during pandemic

Nine hoteliers have so far transferred over the management of their businesses, in exchange for compensation.

Earth News

Solar panels and underfloor heating: Inside a very British eco home

An air source heating system absorbs heat from the outside air to heat both the house and hot water.

Portugal

Lisbon mayor in bid to turn Airbnb rentals into key worker homes

The Portuguese capital has launched a programme urging landlords to stop renting short term, promising tax breaks and guaranteed rent.

Earth News

The key to eco architecture is green space and floods of sunlight

As sustainability becomes more mainstream, we consider how architects blend nature with the built environment.

Germany

Berlin starts controversial rent freeze on 1.5 million homes

The rent freeze is supposed to keep rents for apartments that were built before 2014 at the current level for the next five years.

The Cube

Housing crisis is key Irish election issue after homeless man injured

He was hospitalised after authorities removed his tent from near a Dublin canal while he was sleeping inside it.

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8 home tech gadgets that will make your pad more eco-friendly

There's something for all budgets on this list of green household technology.

Economy

Which European countries are the most expensive?

Which countries are the most expensive and which are the least expensive?

Economy

Platforms like Airbnb do not cooperate with authorities claim cities

"One thing must be clear: A carte blanche for holiday rental platforms is not the solution."

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Which EU countries have seen the biggest rise in house prices?

Where is business good and bad for estate agents?

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Berlin votes to freeze rent prices for five years

Rent too high? Well, if you live in Berlin, at least it won't be getting any higher... Berlin city council has voted to freeze rent prices for the next five years,