Homes

Japan housing vacancy spurs architect-led revival in Okutama Japan housing vacancy spurs renovation drives in shrinking towns; architect Harumichi Maruya’s Okutama project offers practical lessons for Europe and Germany. Harumichi …

District heating in Germany reaches 8% of new homes as heat pumps surge past gas District heating in Germany reaches 8% of new homes while heat pumps overtake gas; experts …

US millionaires buying into Cotswolds fuel housing squeeze and local unease Wealthy US buyers are snapping up homes in the Cotswolds, pushing up prices, straining services and sparking debate over …

Heat pumps installed in 73.6% of new German homes in 2025, Destatis shows Germany sees surge in heat pumps for new homes: 73.6% of roughly 58,900 new residential buildings used …

Heat pumps power nearly three-quarters of new German homes in 2025 as renewables surge Heat pumps were the primary heating source in 73.6% of newly completed residential buildings in Germany …

Heat pumps installed in 73.6% of new German homes in 2025, Destatis reports Germany saw heat pumps installed in 73.6% of newly built homes in 2025, marking a sharp rise …

German Debate Intensifies Over Requirement to Sell Home to Pay for Care Lawmakers debate whether elderly should be forced to sell their homes to cover nursing care costs as Germany …

Germany nursing care reform faces asset levy debate as minister warns €22.5bn shortfall Union deputy and economists urge including private assets in Germany’s nursing care reform as Health Minister warns …

Ilse-Kiez redevelopment in Berlin-Karlshorst ignites local alarm over trees and new housing Ilse-Kiez redevelopment in Berlin-Karlshorst is drawing sharp local concern after plans surfaced to add nine buildings and more …