SPAIN HOUSING LAW AND TENANT RIGHTS
Coverage of Spain's housing law, rent controls, and government pressure on large property owners to comply with tenant protection measures.
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Basque Country curbs fraudulent sale of protected housing through real-estate portals
EL PAÍSEuskadi logra frenar la venta fraudulenta de pisos protegidos a través de portales inmobiliarios
Jun 30, 2026, 11:57 AM
The Basque Country has managed to curb the fraudulent sale of protected housing through real-estate portals. The Basque government got platforms such as Idealista to remove listings for homes involving 'concealed overpricing practices', which breach the rules governing publicly protected housing.
Almeida promises more 'affordable' housing and two parks named after popes in a city debate with electoral overtones
EL PAÍSAlmeida promete más viviendas “asequibles” y dos parques con nombre de papa en un debate de la ciudad con aire electoral
Jun 30, 2026, 11:56 AM
Madrid Mayor Almeida promised more 'affordable' housing and two parks named after popes in a city debate with an electoral tone. He responded to questions about the capital's state with a string of announcements, including approval of the Operación Campamento plan and changes to land use.
Spain's Tax Agency launches operation against 50 companies for tax fraud in the real estate sector
EL PAÍSLa Agencia Tributaria pone en marcha una operación contra 50 sociedades por fraude fiscal en el sector inmobiliario
Jun 29, 2026, 02:53 PM
Spain's Tax Agency has launched an operation against 50 companies for tax fraud in the real estate sector. Authorities are pursuing undeclared payments and illegal commissions charged to tenants, among other practices.
Competition authority proposes expanding developable land to speed up construction
EL PAÍSCompetencia plantea ampliar el suelo urbanizable para agilizar la construcción
Jun 29, 2026, 11:38 AM
Spain's competition authority has proposed expanding the supply of developable land to speed up construction. In a study, the regulator recommends simplifying management, avoiding duplication between administrations and improving transparency to tackle the shortage of housing supply.
PSOE and Sumar agree on a new housing decree that restores rental contract extensions
EL PAÍSPSOE y Sumar acuerdan un nuevo decreto de vivienda que recupera la prórroga de los alquileres
Jun 29, 2026, 11:25 AM
Spain's coalition partners PSOE and Sumar have agreed on a new housing decree that restores the automatic extension of rental contracts. The still-unfinished text would also impose a 21% VAT on tourist apartments.
A guide to applying for rental aid for young people in Catalonia
EL PAÍSGuía para pedir las ayudas al alquiler para jóvenes en Cataluña
Jun 29, 2026, 09:07 AM
An explainer guides young people in Catalonia on how to apply for rental assistance, with the application window opening on Monday. The subsidies are worth up to 3,000 euros per year.