02-Jun-2025
Despite a persistent supply deficit, Catalonia remains one of Spain's most dynamic markets for new-build housing. This dynamism is particularly evident in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, with municipalities like Sant Cugat del Vallès and Cerdanyola del Vallès...
30-May-2025
Core Issue: Between late 2020 and late 2024, the supply of long-term rental housing in Spain plummeted by 56% (over 201,000 units, data from idealista). This drastic decline coincides with surging demand and record-high prices, making it increasingly difficult...
29-May-2025
Situación actual del mercado:Barcelona se mantiene como la ciudad con el alquiler más alto de España: 23,8 €/m² (+12,5% anual).Las zonas costeras y ciudades de Cataluña (Girona, Tarragona, Sabadell) muestran una dinámica similar debido a la demanda expulsada d...
28-May-2025
Expert report by Dr. Gonzalo Bernardos, economist and professor at the University of Barcelona1. Sales Market Dynamics:2025 Forecast: 825,000 sales (highest since 2004–2007).Structure: 725,000 second-hand units (historic record), 100,000 new builds.Price Growt...
22-May-2025
The Government of Catalonia (Generalitat) has reached an agreement that includes:Postponing the implementation of the tourist tax until October.Allocating €60 million to housing programs: €30 million for the state’s right of first refusal and housing acqu...
20-May-2025
Catalonia is moving toward tightening the rules on short-term rentals. The proposed Decree 2/2025 (currently under parliamentary review) aims to extend the regulations of the Urban Leases Act (LAU) — such as rent control and tenant protection — to non-holiday...
19-May-2025
The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and 2030 Agenda has intensified its crackdown on illegal tourist rental listings on platforms like Airbnb. Following three prior resolutions, the courts have upheld the ministry’s stance: the High Court of Madri...
16-May-2025
Según los últimos datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), el mercado inmobiliario español sigue creciendo, registrando su noveno mes consecutivo de crecimiento positivo. En marzo de 2024 se registraron 62.808 transacciones de compraventa de vivienda...
16-May-2025
According to the latest data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), the Spanish real estate market continues its upward trend, marking the ninth consecutive month of positive growth. In March 2024, a total of 62,808 housing transactions were recorded —...
15-May-2025
According to the latest CIS study, housing continues to be Spain’s most pressing issue, directly impacting citizens’ quality of life. In Barcelona and along the Mediterranean coast, the situation is intensified by tourism, international demand, and limited sup...
14-May-2025
Spain's housing affordability crisis has worsened, according to idealista’s Q1 2025 report. The financial burden on families for renting or buying continues to rise, exceeding expert-recommended thresholds.Renting: Emergency situation in major citiesNational a...
12-May-2025
In the first quarter of 2025, each rental listing on idealista received an average of 35 inquiries, up 20% from the same period in 2024 (29 inquiries). The data reflects a supply crisis putting increased pressure on the market.According to Francisco Iñareta, s...