Want to rent your own place in Spain but not sure if you can afford regular apartment prices? This breakdown of the monthly rental costs for studio apartments in Spain's 50 main cities will help you know where to get a good deal.
The region of Catalonia has become the first in Spain to declare so-called 'stressed rental zones' under the country's Housing Law, meaning authorities will now have greater control over how much landlords can charge for rent.
The Spanish Supreme Court has backed two local communities with rules against tourist apartments in their buildings as part of an ongoing reaction against holiday lets in Spain.
Finding somewhere to stay for a few weeks or months when you first move to Spain and you're looking for a more permanent place can be particularly tricky, but we've found some of the best options available to you.
Spain’s new housing and urban agenda minister has sought to calm tensions among second homeowners in the country who are concerned the new housing crisis measures will have detrimental consequences for them.
Are you a homeowner in Spain who wants to rent out their property long-term to a tenant? Knowing the documents you need and the steps to follow can help you avoid problems.
Co-living spaces are growing in popularity in Spain along with the influx of digital nomads and startups, offering much more than regular flat shares. Here's where you can find them, what average monthly rates are and other useful information.
The current shortage of housing in some areas of Spain means that 761,000 affordable rental properties and 442,000 social housing units need to be built in the next 10 years to meet demand, a new study has warned.
Chamberí, Salamanca and Retiro may be where most madrileños and newcomers want to live in Madrid, but for many this is simply not economically feasible.
The cost of renting in 34 Spanish cities has continued to increase despite rent freezes and other measures included in the country's recently approved housing law which were specifically aimed at preventing this.
A 'refurbishment in return for rent' arrangement isn't widely known in Spain but it's a legal and often mutually beneficial way of saving money for both tenants and landlords at a time of high living costs and rents.
Landlords are often wary of renting out their properties to students. By contrast, in Spain it’s seen as a safe and lucrative source of income, and more recently one that isn’t subject to the country’s new Housing Law.
Renting a room in a shared flat in Spain has become a nightmare for foreign and national university students despite the rise in available accommodation, as landlords exploit a loophole that allows them to avoid the housing law's rent freezes.
In Spain, understanding whether it's the landlord or the tenant who is liable for the 'gastos de comunidad' (community fees) depends on several factors and the reality is often quite different to the letter of the law.
If you own a property in Spain and rent it out long term, one of the worst situations you can find yourself in is having a tenant who refuses to pay the rent.
Experiencing difficulties when trying to get your rental deposit back in Spain is a common problem, so what does the law say about it and what can you do when your landlord refuses?
Spain's long-awaited housing reforms are unashamedly pro-tenant and aim to ease the pressures of the Spanish rental market, so what does it mean if you're a landlord renting out your property? Here's what you need to know.
Spain’s new housing law or Ley de Viviendas finally comes into force from Thursday May 18th, here's what you need to know about how it will affect you.
