Spain’s recent protests against mass tourism reached their peak on Saturday when angry protesters in Barcelona squirted water at tourists whilst telling them to ‘go home’. Alex Dunham asks who's really to blame for the country’s housing crisis?
Certain times of the year are better than others to find a rental property, and what can be considered the 'best' time depends on whether you're a prospective tenant or landlord and whether you're looking for affordability or options.
Barcelona’s mayor recently announced plans to get rid of all tourist flats in the next four years as a means of controlling rent hikes. It’s the most drastic measure so far in Spanish cities’ battle against Airbnb - but will it actually happen?
The Spanish government is mulling over a few more options to limit the number of tourist apartments in the country, in addition to the restrictions individual cities have already placed on holiday rents that are impacting locals' rent prices.
Spain is an incredibly popular destination for students, but finding a place to live is getting tricker and more expensive. Here are some of the best websites to find student housing in Spain.
Rule changes in Spain's northern city of Santiago de Compostela will force hundreds of tourist apartments to close, with owners claiming they won't turn to long-term rents instead and that the city will struggle for accommodation.
Rental costs have risen by eye-watering amounts in Málaga in recent years, but there are still some more cost-effective neighbourhoods to rent in the Costa del Sol city.
Spain's landmark housing legislation was supposed to control rents and put greater power in the hands of tenants. A year on, experts wonder if it's really working.
Ten years ago the average price to rent an apartment in Spain was €553 per month. Today it stands at €984. There are some regions, cities, towns and neighbourhoods where the price increase has been even more dramatic.
It’s well known that Barcelona is one of the most expensive cities to live in Spain, and becoming more and more costly every year. There are however still areas that are much more affordable than others in 2024, writes Barcelona-based Esme Fox.
Madrid City Hall has announced it will temporarily suspend the granting of new licences for so-called tourist apartments in a bid to rein in a ballooning industry that's impacting prices and stock of long-term rents in Spain's capital.
Spain is trailing behind the rest of the EU when it comes to social housing and has one of the lowest proportions of stock, so could replicating the Austrian capital's model be the solution?
Holiday lets have been pinpointed as one of the primary reasons property prices and rents have skyrocketed in recent years in Spain. But who owns these properties, and are rich foreign buyers the straw that broke the camel’s back?
The Balearic government has approved a new law which includes numerous creative measures aimed at combating the Spanish archipelago's unaffordable house prices and rents, as well as the overall lack of housing.
Spain’s Housing Minister has called on the 17 regional governments to implement restrictions on short-term holiday lets in areas where rents for locals have spiked, as the national government continues to look for ways to address the country’s housing crisis.
The severity of Spain's rental market crisis has been laid bare in new data showing exactly where demand is highest and people are forced to compete with many others just to find a place to live.
Asturias is set to roll out limits on Airbnb properties and other short-term rentals even though the green northern region receives far fewer tourists than other parts of Spain, proof of how far-reaching the country's rent crisis has become.
Eye-watering rents are hitting staffing levels in hotels and restaurants on the Balearic Islands as the summer season approaches, with some workers having to stay in caravans and tents as their wages don't cover the price of renting a room.
Spain's Housing Law set a limit of 3 percent on rental price rises for 2024, but some landlords have found a legal loophole to bypass the cap and increase rents beyond it.
When looking to rent in Spain, property owners and estate agents often ask for a 'nómina' and work contract - something that can prove tricky if you're self-employed or not working. Here's how to prove your solvency and secure the rental.
If you own property in Spain that you don’t live in yourself, it’s likely that you’ll be renting it out, but is it best to rent it out on a temporary or long-term contract?
You've moved to Spain, met someone, fallen head over heels and want to move in together. Is it as simple as it sounds? Not exactly, and keeping your landlord in the loop could save you problems down the road.
Rental contracts in Spain are typically for a minimum of five years, but what if you want to leave your property earlier? What are your rights and how much notice should you give? Can you be forced to compensate the landlord?
