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Almost half of Europeans cannot afford a home of more than 50 square meters

Público3 September 2026 at 12:54

Almost half of Europeans cannot afford a home of more than 50 square meters. This is the conclusion of a comprehensive analysis that examined more than 22 million real estate listings across Europe.

The study reveals that a large part of the European population faces significant difficulties in buying or renting housing with adequate dimensions. The lack of affordability in the real estate market affects millions of people on the continent.

The data analyzed shows that the problem of affordable housing is a widespread reality in Europe, where many families cannot access residential spaces that go beyond 50 square meters, whether through purchase or rental.

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