How to make the climate transition fit for property owners? July 2021 Brussels, Belgium Today’s publication of the Fit for 55 package is a historical milestone for the EU. To reach at least 55% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030, as enshrined in the European Climate Law, the European…
Council conclusions on the Renovation Wave turn the tide in the right direction 14 June 2021 Brussels, Belgium As key stakeholders in the housing and real estate sectors, UIPI fully acknowledges the importance of decarbonising the building stock and energy system. Property owners have a crucial role to play to contribute…
Towards an Affordable Rental Housing in Europe: The IMF’s view A new IMF study, published this month, looks at the reasons for the increased affordability issue in the rental sector and the impacts of the pandemic, proposing policy options to make rental more affordable. According to the study, rental has become less affordable in many European countries. A typical…
Student Accommodation in times of Covid-19: Need for Resilience, Flexibility and Communication The European student accommodation market has grown significantly in the past decade following the swift increase of university students in Europe. According to Eurostat, in 2018, there were 17.5 million full-time students in the EU (and 2.5 million in the…