Housing Crisis Archives - Investigate Europe

31 January 2023 Untaxed

The citizens fighting for housing rights across Europe

By Marta Portocarrero and Joanna Kopacka

Across Europe, various initiatives are fighting for housing rights and better living conditions. From Madrid to Berlin to Edinburgh, Investigate Europe talked to citizens on the frontline of the fight for better housing for all. Read more "The citizens fighting for housing rights across Europe"

21 December 2022 Untaxed

‘Housing has become a commodity’: how investors reshaped London’s skyline and communities

By Juliet Ferguson

Huge property developments are transforming the city’s appearance and leaving locals increasingly fearful of finding a place to call home. Read more "‘Housing has become a commodity’: how investors reshaped London’s skyline and communities"

20 December 2022

Untaxed – how governments lure capital into real estate and feed the housing crisis

The inside story from our latest investigation on how tax privileges impact Europe's housing market

At a time of rising living costs across Europe, the search for affordable housing is becoming an increasingly onerous task for millions of Europeans. IE reporter Paulo Pena oversaw the investigation and he joins the podcast to discuss the findings. Read more "Untaxed – how governments lure capital into real estate and feed the housing crisis"

14 December 2022 Untaxed

The empty house: a window into Europe’s vacant property problem

By Pascal Hansens and Wojciech Cieśla

Europe has reached a point where there are too many people without homes and many homes without people. Read more "The empty house: a window into Europe’s vacant property problem"

8 December 2022 Untaxed

Europe’s governments inflate housing prices with huge tax privileges for real estate

The search for affordable housing is an increasingly desperate task for many across Europe. And favourable tax policies given to real estate are leaving citizens on shaky ground. Read more "Europe’s governments inflate housing prices with huge tax privileges for real estate"

8 December 2022 Untaxed

Untaxed – how governments lure capital into real estate and feed the housing crisis

By Investigate Europe

European governments give huge tax benefits to real estate investors and owners. This lures billions of euros to the overheated real estate market and feeds the housing crisis that affects millions. Read more "Untaxed – how governments lure capital into real estate and feed the housing crisis"