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...
09-May-2025
Spain’s rental market continues to evolve. According to fresh data from idealista, the highest demand for rentals in the first quarter of 2025 was not in city centers but in their suburbs. This trend has been growing for years but is now more pronounced than e...
08-May-2025
Catalonia is one of the most attractive regions in Spain for property purchases, especially for foreign investors. Barcelona and the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada coasts offer not only a unique lifestyle but also high investment potential. However, when buying...
07-May-2025
The Spanish real estate market shows no signs of slowing down. According to the latest report by idealista, the average price of used housing reached €2,350/m² in April 2025 — 12% higher than the same month last year. This marks the highest annual increase sin...
06-May-2025
High prices in central Barcelona are shifting demand to suburbs, where housing costs 30% less, according to IV Solvia Market View 2024 and CaixaBank Research. Despite price increases in these areas, growth remains moderate, reinforcing their appeal for buyers...