[Digest] Housing speculation in the EU: Corporate landlords, real estate trusts, abusive speculative behaviour and impacts on prices and transactions
The presentation of the study took place on 13 July 2026 and focused on the financialisation of housing in the EU and the role of institutional investors and corporate landlords in rental housing markets. Two of the authors gave insights on: The process through which housing has increasingly come to Read more…
[Digest] Housing for students and young people in training in the EU
The workshop took place on 4 June 2026 and focused on the housing crisis that students and young people in training face in the EU. Three experts gave insights on key themes: Student housing affordability and availability – the current challenges in accessing adequate accommodation. Housing market pressures – particularly Read more…
[Digest] HOUS Study presentation: Mapping the housing needs in the EU, assessing the impacts of scarcity and providing an overview of relevant EU legislation
On 12 January 2026, the study ‘Mapping the housing needs in the EU, assessing the impacts of scarcity and providing an overview of relevant EU legislation’ was presented. The presentation focused on the following topics: Main factors impacting the demand and supply of housing Financialisation and short-term rentals Social housing Read more…
[Digest] HOUS Workshop – Dynamics in the housing crisis: Vulnerable groups, short-term rentals & construction
The workshop took place on 3 November 2025. The following three topics were on the agenda: Vulnerable groups – particularly the housing affordability challenges faced by young people, households with children, and older people. Short-term rentals – their impacts, regulation, and relevant legal developments Construction and renovation – opportunities and challenges Read more…
