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Spain's Government Reintroduces Housing Decrees Ahead of Election
The number that matters is November 29. That’s the date Spain will head to the polls, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is doubling down on a risky gambit: reint......
Spain Sees 11% Increase in Housing Starts Amid Crisis
The number that jumps off the page is 67,564. That’s the figure for new housing starts in Spain during the first half of 2026, reflecting an 11% increase from t......
Spain Updates Rent Calculator to Reflect New Limits
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda in Spain has recently updated its rental calculator to align with the new limits established by the recent housing decr......
French Buyers Increase Spanish Property Purchases by 7.4%
In the second quarter of 2026, French buyers made waves in the Spanish property market, completing 1,334 transactions—a 7.4% increase from a year prior. This up......
Spain's Election Could Shift Foreign Policy, Impact Housing Market
The number that leaps off the page is November 29. That’s the date when Spain goes to the polls in an election that could fundamentally alter its approach to fo......
Spain's Government Reintroduces Housing Decrees Ahead of Election
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has reintroduced controversial housing decrees as he calls for a snap general election on November 29. This move follows th...
Foreign Demand for Spanish Homes Declines 13% in H1 2026
Foreign buyers in Spain purchased 13% fewer homes in the first half of 2026, with a notable decline in holiday-home demand. This follows a record-breaking year ...
Spain Updates Rent Calculator to Reflect New Limits
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda in Spain has updated its rent calculator to incorporate new limits established by a decree that took effect on October ...
Spain Sees 11% Increase in Housing Starts Amid Crisis
Spain's Ministry of Housing reports a significant 11% rise in housing starts, totaling 67,564 new homes in H1 2026, the highest level in a decade. Despite this ...
French Buyers Increase Spanish Property Purchases by 7.4%
In Q2 2026, French buyers accounted for 1,334 property purchases in Spain, marking a 7.4% increase from the previous year. This uptick is attributed to rising p...
Spanish House Prices Increase 9% Amid Stalled Market Growth
In the first half of 2026, Spanish house prices rose by 9%, indicating a continued upward trend in property values. However, the total value of homes sold has s...
Spain's Election Could Shift Foreign Policy, Impact Housing Market
The upcoming snap election in Spain on November 29, 2023, may lead to significant shifts in foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel, as highlighted by Vox...
Barcelona Questions Real Estate Funds Yielding Above 5%
Barcelona's local government expresses concerns regarding real estate funds offering yields exceeding 5%. This skepticism arises from fears that such high retur...
Real Estate Developers Demand Increased Supply Amid Interventionist Decrees
Real estate developers, funds, consultants, and agencies in Spain are advocating for legal security to attract investors and collaborate with administrations to...
DWS Acquires Student Housing Asset for €58 Million
DWS, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank, has acquired Palm Studios, a student residence with 544 beds located in Seville, from LaSalle for €58 million. This transact...
Spain's PM Sanchez Calls Snap Election Amid Housing Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a snap election scheduled for November 29, 2026, in response to an ongoing housing crisis. This political mov...
Spain's PM Sanchez Calls Snap Election Amid Housing Crisis Protests
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a snap election following widespread protests over the ongoing housing crisis in Spain. The protests have hig...
Value Retail Invests $106M to Expand Las Rozas Village
Value Retail is investing €106 million to expand Las Rozas Village, adding 29 new stores and creating 350 jobs. This expansion will enhance the existing portfol...
Rental Supply Plummets 61% Since 2020, Prices Surge 40%
The long-term rental housing supply in Barcelona has decreased by 90% since 2020, with similar trends observed in Granada, Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, San Sebast...
Spain's Parliament Rejects Housing Decrees Amid Protests
Spain's parliament has rejected two government decrees aimed at addressing the housing affordability crisis, which critics argue would have tightened the housin...
Spain Implements New Tax on Vacant Properties Starting 2027
Spain is set to introduce a new tax on vacant properties starting in 2027, which will affect owners of second residences. The reform will change the calculation...
Blackstone, Cerberus, Greystar, Ares Seek to Rotate €4 Billion Rental Portfolio
Major investment firms including Blackstone, Cerberus, Greystar, and Ares are looking to rotate a rental portfolio valued at €4 billion, comprising over 15,000 ...
Luxury Apartments Gain Preference Over Villas Among High-Net-Worth Buyers
High-net-worth buyers, particularly international ones, are increasingly favoring urban apartments over traditional villas. Factors such as location, views, sec...
Blackfuel Launches AI Cloud Deployment in Spain's Digital Realty Data Center
AI cloud provider Blackfuel has emerged from stealth mode and announced its first deployment in Spain, specifically at Digital Realty's BCN1 data center. This m...