BrusselsUrban Policy
Renolution Grants Favor Affluent Brussels Areas, Study Finds
IBSA study finds Renolution renovation grants in Brussels disproportionately benefit affluent southeastern neighborhoods, raising equity concerns.
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Housing & EconomyChina
China's Housing Provident Fund Overhaul in H1 2026
China rolled out over 300 housing provident fund policies in H1 2026, raising loan limits and expanding usage to unlock 10.9 trillion yuan in savings.
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EconomyHousing
China Pushes Housing Fund Reform to Unlock Idle Balances
China accelerates Housing Provident Fund reform as idle balances hit 10.9 trillion yuan. New rules expand withdrawals for rent, renovations and more.
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EconomyHousing
Income Needed to Buy a Home Nearly Doubles Since 2020
Harvard report finds income needed for a median-priced home has surged to over $120,000, nearly doubling since 2020 as the housing crisis deepens.
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PolicyEconomy
China Overhauls Housing Provident Fund in Major Expansion
China proposes sweeping reforms to its Housing Provident Fund, expanding usage beyond home purchases to cover renovations, rent, and fees.
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PolicyEconomy
China Overhauls Housing Provident Fund: Four Key Changes
China's Housing Provident Fund gets a major reform: expanded coverage for gig workers, new uses for renovation, faster loans, and cross-city portability.
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EconomyHousing
China Expands Housing Provident Fund for Renters, Homeowners
China proposes expanding the Housing Provident Fund to cover renovations, property fees, and flexible workers to stabilize the housing market.
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EconomyHousing
China Expands Housing Fund Use for Property Fees, Renovation
China proposes expanding the Housing Provident Fund to cover property fees, home renovation, and flexible housing consumption in a landmark reform.
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Social AffairsPolitics
Flanders to Raise Social Housing Rents for Work Refusers
Flanders will impose stricter social housing rules from 2028, raising rents for tenants who can work but refuse and requiring higher Dutch proficiency.
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EconomyChina
China Expands Housing Provident Fund With Higher Loan Limits
China upgrades housing provident fund across 60+ cities with higher loan limits, expanded coverage for flexible workers, and new usage scenarios.
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Real EstateEconomy
Housing Policies Spark Extended Spring Rally in China Market
New housing policies in Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai drive an extended spring rally in China's second-hand home market, with volumes and prices rising.
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PoliticsHousing
Pulte's Dual Role Threatens Housing and Intelligence Goals
President Trump appoints FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting DNI, raising concerns about his housing policy priorities and intelligence qualifications.
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EconomyPolitics
Fermette Tax Debate: Who Will Pay for Belgium's Rural Levy?
Belgium's proposed fermette tax on rural property conversions sparks coalition rift over farmland preservation and housing.
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