The New Housing Trend Report 2024 by RE/MAX Europe reveals that over 10% of Europeans have cut back on food and essentials to afford housing, with costs rising by 54% in the past year. 37% are coping but find money tight, while 19% struggle to make ends meet. Households spend an average of 38% of their income on housing, with Slovenia and Portugal being the highest. Many are cutting back on expenses, with 80% reducing spending, and 15% resorting to borrowing. Nearly half anticipate further cost increases. Satisfaction with housing is high in the Netherlands and Romania, but dissatisfaction is prevalent in several countries due to space and cost issues. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)