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...
23-Dec-2025
The bank has revised its forecasts and now calculates that prices will grow more than they anticipated a few months ago. According to their latest report, housing prices in Spain will end 2025 12% higher, four percentage points above their previous expectation...
22-Dec-2025
The real estate market is about to undergo a transformation: young people are going to switch from renting to buying en masse.The latest report from the real estate agency Forcadell makes this clear. In Catalonia, the number of homes purchased by people under...
19-Dec-2025
This Thursday was an important day in the Parliament of Catalonia. At a time of significant housing crisis, the Parliament approved a new law to regulate seasonal and room rentals. These forms of rental have become widespread in large cities and have led to pr...
18-Dec-2025
Now, the race to find a rental apartment is no longer confined to the centers of major cities. More and more people are looking to the suburbs, to those more affordable towns surrounding the capital. The reason is simple: families are looking for a place to li...
18-Dec-2025
May 2015. Ada Colau became mayor of Barcelona with a clear idea: to curb licenses for tourist apartments. Her plan had two goals: to reduce the city's dependence on tourism and, at the same time, to cap rent increases.During her two terms, licenses rose from 9...
18-Dec-2025
The Supreme Court has just made it crystal clear: when it comes to loans between individuals, especially within families, which is the most common scenario, the Tax Agency will no longer be satisfied with a simple private contract. In a ruling dated November 2...
17-Dec-2025
Europe has just launched its first major plan for affordable housing. The idea is clear: to facilitate access to decent housing, especially for young people, working families, and the homeless. No price controls, but a firm hand with tourist apartments and spe...
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