EU recommends measures to make housing more affordable in areas with soaring prices
15 Sep 2026Effective: 09 Sep 20263 views
Who is affected:
Public administrations, real estate developers, landlords and tenants in tight market areas
Summary
The European Commission calls on countries to act in areas where housing is unaffordable. It proposes measures to increase supply and control prices in tight market areas.
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The European Commission issues a non-binding recommendation addressed to Member States to address the housing affordability crisis in tight market areas. It urges governments to increase the supply of affordable housing through incentives for construction, rehabilitation and use of vacant properties. It also recommends…
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