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Toledo plans 28 collaborative homes at Alamillos del Tránsito
The Diputación de Toledo is rehabilitating the long-abandoned Alamillos del Tránsito building for collaborative housing. Its €1.085m first phase provides 18 homes, with ten more planned for 2027.
Maricarmen served on board of firm with 950m pesetas in capital
JINUR S.A. had 950 million pesetas in fully paid-up capital in 1994, when Maricarmen Abascal was a member of its board. Its business included investing in property and renting it out.
Feijóo and Sánchez trade jabs over pizza receipt claim
Alberto Núñez Feijóo used a pizza delivery receipt to illustrate property owners’ fears of home occupation. The claim drew ironic replies from the PSOE and Pedro Sánchez, followed by further attacks from PP figures.
Cáritas study details barriers to renting in Castilla y León
More than eight in 10 people surveyed by Cáritas Castilla y León reported financial difficulty linked to housing costs. The study found 53.7% had sought outside help with residential expenses, while one in three needed help with rent.
Rent pushes one in three working tenants into poverty
Oxfam Intermón says housing costs leave 770,000 workers in Spain in poverty after they pay market-rate rent. Among working tenants the rate rises from 19.35% before rent to 34.08% afterwards.
Asoven takes its PVC recycling push to Veteco
Spain needs a stronger system to collect and recycle PVC windows as older installations reach the end of their service life. Asoven will make that case at Veteco in November.
Barcelona’s rooftop gardens face a tougher green test
Barcelona is offering residents’ communities up to €60,000 for rooftop gardens and solar panels. Architects warn that planting alone says little about a building’s environmental performance.
Madrid luxury flats add wellness as monthly fees climb
Madrid’s high-end developments are expanding shared wellness facilities as buyers expect more than a pool. The extras can raise flat prices and push monthly community fees into the thousands.
PP challenges PSOE over partner’s 30 rental flats
The PP has challenged PSOE spokeswoman Montse Mínguez to debate housing after reports said her partner owns 30 rental flats in Spain. Mínguez says the family business operates legally; the Government says the right to housing is the central issue.
PP presses PSOE over spokeswoman’s partner’s property business
The PP wants a campaign debate after Artículo 14 reported that Montse Mínguez’s partner owns “30 pisos” and has evicted tenants. Mínguez says it is a family rental business that operates legally.
Málaga manager drives 220 km to reach restaurant job
A restaurant manager in Málaga province drives 220 km each working day because coastal housing is unaffordable. Her 48,400 km annual commute brings heavy fuel and vehicle costs.
Vigo holds vigil for Maricarmen amid housing protests
Vigo will hold a vigil for Maricarmen on 12 October at 19.00. Organisers link her death to housing speculation, while independent reporting has found no medical causal connection to the eviction.
Spain’s Housing Fight Tests Sánchez and Feijóo
The Congress defeat that triggered Spain’s early vote has pushed housing to the centre of the campaign. Sánchez stresses protection, while Feijóo bets on construction and a wider electoral base.
Housing drives Spain toward a 29 November election
A laSexta poll puts housing ahead of every other concern before Spain's 29 November election. The result collides with sharply different priorities among PSOE, PP and Vox voters.
ERC, EH Bildu renew Senate pact for 29 November
ERC and EH Bildu will repeat their 2023 Senate alliance on 29 November. Both parties still need to ratify the pact, which puts housing at the centre of their parliamentary agenda.
Spain Vote Puts Listed Companies on a Political Tightrope
The November 29 vote has pushed Spanish equities into a new risk cycle. The result could ease pressure on lenders and property firms, while leaving state-linked companies exposed to a change in strategy.
Amaral turns Maricarmen’s eviction into a song of grief
Eva Amaral and Juan Aguirre dedicated two songs to Maricarmen Abascal, who died aged 87 after 14 days in a Madrid hospital. Her eviction has become a national symbol of housing pain.
Vigo Socialist Tribute Deepens Housing Fight
A minute of silence for Maricarmen brought Vigo’s socialists together. The absence of PP and BNG sharpened a dispute over rent controls and the city’s housing policy.
Abascal’s Death Reopens Spain’s Housing Rights Fight
Maricarmen Abascal’s death has returned housing rights to Spain’s political debate. A Madrid memorial march drew 20,000 people, while the circumstances of her eviction brought fresh scrutiny to public institutions.
Copper thefts cripple Spanish infrastructure and electric mobility
Spain faces a surge in copper thefts targeting construction sites, railways, and solar farms. The crime wave disrupts electric vehicle charging and public transport, exposing gaps in security and threatening the country’s energy transition.
Late Notice Can Keep Landlords Tied to a Rental for Five More Years
A reported BOE housing measure changes how Spanish rental contracts end. Owners must give six months' notice or face automatic extensions and possible compensation, although the final effect depends on the applicable decree and its parliamentary status.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after Madrid eviction
Maricarmen Abascal died in Madrid on 7 October after spending 15 days in hospital following her eviction. Her case has sparked protests and fresh political pressure over Spain's housing crisis.
Maricarmen dies after Madrid housing fight turns her into a national symbol
María del Carmen Abascal died after years defending her rented home in Madrid. Her case sparked protests, encampments and a government response on housing.
Spain forces local authorities to cover tenant debts to halt evictions
Spain’s government has enacted a sweeping housing decree that compels public administrations to assume the debts of vulnerable tenants, blocking evictions unless alternative housing is provided. The law also extends rental protections, clamps down on speculative buying, and introduces new transparency rules for the rental market.
Owning an Empty Flat in Spain Now Costs Owners Thousands Each Year
Leaving a property empty in Spain is far from free. New figures show annual costs can reach 5000 euros, with maintenance, taxes, and community fees quickly adding up. Many owners underestimate the true financial impact of keeping a home unoccupied.
Spanish law forces electric car owners to pay for their own charging points
Electric car owners in Spain cannot pass the cost of charging points or electricity to their neighbors. The law makes each driver fully responsible for installation and energy bills in shared garages, closing a loophole that once fueled disputes.
Spanish unions turn housing into an election battle
CCOO and UGT have agreed to call a 24-hour general strike over wages and access to housing. The action is planned for the autumn, after Spain announced an early election but before the official campaign begins, according to the unions.
Gonzalo Bernardos warns new housing decrees could freeze Spain's rental market
Gonzalo Bernardos, economist and professor at the University of Barcelona, has sharply criticized the government’s proposed housing decrees. He argues these measures will make it harder for tenants to find homes and push landlords to withdraw properties from the market.
Landlords threaten rental freeze as silent protest shakes housing market
A new warning from Gonzalo Bernardos spotlights the risk of landlords pulling their properties from the rental market. If owners act, those seeking a home could face even tougher odds, exposing the fragile balance in Spain’s housing sector.
PNV Keeps Sánchez's Housing Decree Alive
The PNV will back Pedro Sánchez's first housing decree again, giving it a possible route through the Diputación Permanente. The party still rejects the second text because it would allow indefinite rental contracts.
Sánchez revives housing package after Congress setback
Pedro Sánchez has brought a 21-measure housing package back to Spain's lawmakers after Congress rejected two decrees on 2 October 2026. The plan covers rent protections, first-home finance, supply and limits on speculative and tourist rentals, but several financial figures still need checking against the original texts.
Mario Conde pushes prefabricated homes as answer to Spain’s housing crunch
Spain’s housing market is stretched thin. Mario Conde says prefabricated homes are the only way to quickly boost supply and make homes affordable again.
Blackstone wins €52 million Spanish housing deal as government slams 'vulture funds'
Blackstone has secured a €52.45 million contract to manage thousands of Sareb homes, including social housing, even as Spanish officials publicly attack the fund. The deal exposes a sharp split between political talk and government action.
Sánchez weighs snap election after housing decrees collapse
Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure to call early elections after the defeat of his housing decrees in Congress. With mass protests over rental prices and political allies turning away, the government is racing to salvage its agenda before the window closes.
Housing crisis exposes deep mistrust in Spanish political leadership
Spain’s housing emergency has pushed public trust in politicians to a breaking point. While more people back the right to manage the crisis, almost a quarter trust no party at all. The divide runs deeper than party lines.
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