Spain’s new housing law will intervene in the rental market in an attempt to lower prices in the areas most affected by rent spikes and a lack of flats. Here are the parts of the country that will be affected.
Spanish lawmakers on Thursday approved a housing bill aimed at capping soaring rents and addressing dire social housing shortages as the government seeks to bolster the right to affordable homes.
Spain's long-awaited housing reforms aim to ease some of the pressures on the Spanish rental market, but experts warn it could hurt renters rather than help them.
Rents are becoming more and more expensive, rising across the country, and with the cost of living crisis, many in Spain are finding rental payments are definitely putting a squeeze on their wallets. So where is the cheapest municipality to rent in Spain?
One year after the Spanish government introduced the two percent cap on rental prices, rents in large cities continue to be at an all-time high, but where have they risen the most?
Renting is more expensive than ever in Spain, but there are still huge price differences between cities and regions. So how much can you expect to pay in rent for a Spanish apartment in 2023? Where is it cheapest and where is it priciest?
The price of renting in Spanish cities has risen to historic levels and is continuing to increase across the country, with little prospect of stopping anytime soon.
What's the current state of property rentals in Andalusia, Catalonia, Madrid, Valencia and the Balearics? Where have prices risen the most and by how much and where have they risen the least?
Limits to rent increases, a new housing law, possible restrictions for foreign buyers, property price forecasts and aid for young people and low-income families to help with rents and mortgages - 2023 will see many changes to Spain's property market.
House hunters in Spain factor in everything from location to the state of the build and even the neighbours. But the orientation of the property is often overlooked by prospective tenants and buyers, even though it's a crucial factor to the value and cost of a home.
Buying a home is particularly difficult for young people in Spain, with low wages, job instability and rising property prices making it a pipe dream for most. But there are several schemes throughout Spain to help make it a reality.
After enduring hundreds of amendments, Spain's new housing law is likely to be approved early in 2023 and bring changes to social housing, taxes on empty homes, evictions and fiscal benefits for small landlords.
The Spanish government has agreed to continue limiting the amount landlords can increase the rent of tenants by a maximum of 2 percent throughout 2023, shielding renters from rising inflation.
What’s the maximum amount Spanish landlords can increase the monthly rent of tenants by? Is there any legislation in Spain to protect renters from spiralling inflation? And when is it not legal for landlords to put up the rent?
The amount of shared accommodation available in Spain has halved over the past year, making it increasingly difficult for young people and those with fewer financial means to find a room to rent.
Is it time to buy a property in Italy, Cyprus or Greece? House prices have shot up across Europe in recent years but there are major differences between certain countries.
The Spanish government offers rental help for low and medium income earners aged between 18-35, but what is the 'bono' rental fund and how can you claim it?
How much does it cost on average to rent a two-bedroom home in each of Spain’s 50 provincial capitals? What are the cheapest and most expensive cities? And how much have rents gone up since inflation began to rise exponentially in Spain?
The war in Ukraine and record high inflation in Spain are resulting in many tenants having their monthly rent raised by the property owners. Is this legal?
Spain’s government has proposed a series of major changes to the country's housing laws, from price freezes to €250 rental allowances, big tax hikes on empty homes and more.
Spain’s Prime Minister announced on Tuesday his government will launch a housing scheme whereby 18 to 35 year olds who earn below €23,725 gross per year will be able to get a monthly discount of €250 off their rent.
Renting your own place can be expensive in Spain compared with average salaries, so many people cut costs by renting a room in a shared apartment. How much does it actually cost and where is sharing a flat cheapest in Spain?
With the rise of Airbnb and other home sharing platforms, many people are buying apartments in popular vacation areas and renting them out to earn additional income.
The Spanish government has announced it will give Spaniards who are struggling to pay their rents another grace period of three months during which tenants cannot be evicted and they can apply for a rent reduction.
