03-Mar-2026
Fear has once again gripped the Spanish real estate sector. The crisis in Iran and the escalating tensions in the region have set off alarm bells in the markets, especially in the energy sector. If the conflict drags on, the global economy could be shaken in a...
02-Mar-2026
Single-family homes are experiencing their best moment in Spain. This is according to the latest data from the General Council of Notaries: in 2025, 185,097 single-family homes were sold, 11.5% more than the previous year and, for the first time, surpassing th...
23-Feb-2026
Barcelona faces a housing crisis marked by a shortage of affordable rentals and the significant impact of tourist apartments (VUTs) on the residential market. To guarantee the right to live in the city, the City Council has launched Pla Viure, a comprehensive...
20-Feb-2026
What the Generalitat de Catalunya, led by Salvador Illa, and the Comuns of Jéssica Albiach have just agreed on has not been seen in Spain for years. We are looking at a reform of the Urban Planning Law that gives city councils the power to limit who can buy ho...
19-Feb-2026
The mortgage market closed 2025 with figures not seen in 15 years. The National Statistics Institute (INE) makes it clear: 501,073 mortgages for housing were signed last year, 17.8% more than the previous year. In December alone, almost 38,000 new transactions...
18-Feb-2026
Barcelona has once again placed housing at the center of all political and social debate. The City Council has decided to gradually eliminate 10,000 tourist apartment licenses before 2028. At the same time, the Ministry of Housing has dealt a blow to digital p...
16-Feb-2026
Only 1% of rental apartments in Spain are truly affordable for young people. In Germany, that figure rises to 30%. The difference is stark. In Spain, almost half of young people between 25 and 34 years old still live with their parents. In France, only 20% of...
13-Feb-2026
This was the stark warning issued by the real estate sector in Spain. They say that if we don't seriously accelerate the construction of new homes, access to housing will continue to worsen, leading to social and economic problems that will be difficult to con...
03-Feb-2026
Spain’s Congress has shot down the government’s omnibus decree from December 23, tossing out a big package of measures in one go. This wasn’t just a minor setback. The vote-178 against, 171 for, no abstentions-means every measure in the decree is now dead in t...
29-Jan-2026
Catalonia has just implemented price controls for seasonal and room rentals. Starting this month, all expiring contracts will have to comply with the price cap already in place for permanent housing in most of the region. The real estate sector, however, warns...
13-Jan-2026
The idea behind this new package of measures is clear: to open up the rental market, which remains too small and expensive, and provide some relief to those seeking decent housing - especially young people and families looking for stability. Sánchez summed it...
24-Dec-2025
Resale homes are also seeing a price increase of 8%. These are all forecasts from the Tecnitasa Group.The rental market remains under considerable pressure. Prices are rising, primarily because supply is decreasing. The reason? Many landlords feel insecure abo...
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