The Spanish Government presents Casa 47 as a response to the problem of access to housing. It is supposed to be a public and affordable rental scheme designed to help people who cannot afford the prices in the private market. However, when we look beyond the headlines, the figures paint a very different picture: an […]
The Housing Law was created with the intention of capping rental prices and facilitating access to affordable housing. However, a recent study by Fedea concludes that while the regulation is successfully moderating rents in the areas where it is applied, it is also triggering side effects that complicate market entry for many tenants. The report, […]
New Housing Plan 2026-2030: Increased Rental Support, Renovation Incentives, and Stronger Public Housing Protection The Spanish Government has approved the new 2026-2030 State Housing Plan, a strategic roadmap for the coming years aimed at addressing the housing affordability crisis. While its approval comes slightly later than originally planned, the final text incorporates key agreements with […]
The 12-month Euribor has remained at its lowest level since November, standing at a provisional average of 2.22%, which means a slight drop in variable mortgage payments. This scenario of stable interest rates, together with new government subsidies for home purchases coming in 2026, make this year a real opportunity for those who want to […]
A recent ruling by the Provincial Court of Madrid has once again brought into the spotlight the growing conflict between owners who rent out homes for tourist use and neighborhood associations that are trying to put a stop to this practice. The court has rejected the request of a community that sought to prohibit the […]
Junts (Independtentist party of Cataluña) finally joined the PP, Vox and UPN to reject in the Plenary Session of Congress the acceptance of the bill presented by the PSOE’s left-wing partners, which sought to amend the Law on Urban Leases in order to limit seasonal and room rentals. Although the Catalan representatives had previously announced […]
# The Housing Law: A Year of Failure Today marks one year since the approval of Law 12/2023, of 24 May, on the right to housing. This legislation promised to bring important changes to the housing market, especially in the field of landlords. However, reality has shown that it has only contributed to the disappearance […]
Not content with the immense bungling of the new traditional rental law, which has only brought a shortage of supply to the shortage that reigned before it came into force in June last year, the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning has once again threatened to intervene in the rental market. This time, the Minister […]
The new ICO guarantees, approved by the Government, constitute a line of financing of 2,500 million euros aimed at the purchase of the first home for young people under 35 years of age and families with dependent minors. This government initiative seeks to offer a concrete solution to a complex problem that requires specific instruments […]
“The autonomous regions are overwhelmed by the proliferation of tourist housing. This surge in the Spanish offering was surprising, forcing the implementation of legislation urgently. Here in Andalusia, a new decree has been introduced this week. The regulations, unsatisfactory for almost everyone, raise uncertainties about their effectiveness by transferring responsibility to the municipalities. This decree […]
