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PNV draws a line between funds and small landlords
The PNV says it will reject the housing decree if it puts investment funds and small landlords on the same footing. Joseba Díez Antxustegi is calling for calm talks before the government moves ahead.
Permanent rental supply shrinks as seasonal listings surge
Spain has lost 20% of its permanent rental listings in three years. Seasonal homes have more than doubled as rent controls change the choices facing landlords and tenants.
Mortgage signings hit a two-year low
Banks registered 43,372 home purchase loans in Spain in July, the sharpest annual drop in 25 months. Buyers took on larger debts as house prices and borrowing costs made access harder.
Spain's housing shortfall is set to pass one million homes
Spain completed 92,000 homes in 2025 while 245,000 new households were formed. The resulting gap of 153,000 units has pushed the projected national shortfall above one million homes by 2028.
Lagarde says higher rates are not the main cause of Europe's housing crisis
Christine Lagarde says ECB rate rises are not the main cause of Europe's housing crisis. She points to a gap between housing supply and demand, while acknowledging higher mortgage costs, weak investment and a severe shortage of homes in countries such as Spain.
Madrid housing camp holds through rain and provocations
More than 200 tents remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. Renters and pensioners are keeping the camp going as clashes with media figures test the protest.
Maricarmen keeps her home after late-night deal in Madrid
After days of tension and a hospital stay, 87-year-old Maricarmen will not be evicted from her Alcalde Sainz de Baranda apartment. A four-hour meeting between Madrid’s housing agency and Urbagestión ended with a deal that lets her stay—a rare moment of unity in the city’s housing fights.
Eighty seven year old Maricarmen offered return to her Madrid home after eviction
After five days of uncertainty, Maricarmen may soon return to her Retiro apartment. The property owner and city housing authorities have struck a deal, but the final decision now rests with the 87 year old tenant herself.
Spain's Mortgage Market Hits a New Barrier for Homebuyers
Hundreds are camping in Madrid's Puerta del Sol as mortgage activity falls. The average loan has reached a record 180,785 euros, while fewer buyers are completing purchases.
Sánchez backs public housing model during Barcelona visit
Pedro Sánchez has renewed his housing pledge in Barcelona. The Illa Siberia project keeps public land under municipal ownership while expanding affordable rentals.
A blue plaque marks Maricarmen's eviction in Madrid
A blue plaque now marks the Madrid home where Maricarmen was evicted. Its message names Urbagestión's owners and cites Spain's constitutional right to housing.
Spain's housing protests put emergency decree under pressure
Hundreds of people remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol as tenants demand urgent protection. The government is racing to agree on a decree before Tuesday's cabinet meeting, but its scope remains disputed.
Left parties push PSOE toward a tougher housing decree
Spain's parliamentary left has united outside a Madrid hospital. The groups want stronger rent controls and longer protections before the Government approves its housing decree.
Spanish mortgage rates climb above 3%
Spain's average mortgage rate has crossed 3% again. Sabadell and Ibercaja offer monthly savings of around €75 on a typical loan.
Madrid home turns a hidden roof into a whale-like interior
A Madrid family home now resembles the inside of a whale. Its architect turned an uneven roof into a curved maritime refuge, starting with a new second floor.
CaixaBank sees mortgage growth losing pace in 2027
CaixaBank expects mortgage growth to slow in 2027 as home prices and interest rates shut more buyers out. Consumer and business lending are holding up better.
Government races to secure emergency housing package
Spain's government is preparing ten urgent housing measures ahead of Tuesday's cabinet meeting. Pressure has grown after an elderly woman's eviction and a tent camp appeared in Madrid's Puerta del Sol.
Feijóo attacks housing record as PP demands power to fix crisis
At a Madrid leadership meeting, Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed the Government for Spain's housing crisis and called for a change of power. The PP is offering tax cuts, state-backed mortgage guarantees and more than one million homes while preparing for possible elections.
Urbagestión owner challenges campaign over Maricarmen housing case
More than 350 people have camped in Madrid's Puerta del Sol over Maricarmen's housing case. Urbagestión says it offered her a discounted purchase and accuses the Sindicato de Inquilinas of turning the dispute into a national campaign.
Mortgage demand falls as Spain's housing market slows
Spain recorded 43,372 home mortgages in July. Annual lending fell 3.5% as higher prices and financing costs began to slow the property market.
Santiago Niño Becerra demands action on Spain’s housing crisis
Economist Santiago Niño Becerra says Spain’s housing crisis won’t end until more homes hit the market. He blames millions of empty properties and the unchecked rise of tourist rentals, tracing the roots back to the 1950s.
Spanish mortgages slow as average loans hit €180,785
Spain recorded fewer mortgage deals in July, but the average loan reached a record €180,785. Higher interest rates are adding to the pressure on buyers.
Santiago Niño Becerra calls for urgent action on Spain's housing crisis
Economist Santiago Niño Becerra argues that Spain’s housing crisis cannot be solved without a dramatic increase in available homes. He dismisses legislative fixes as mere stopgaps and points to millions of empty properties and the rise of tourist rentals as key obstacles.
Spanish mortgage size hits record as July signatures fall
Spain recorded fewer home loans in July. Yet the average mortgage reached a historic high of 180,785 euros. The figures point to a housing market under renewed price pressure.
Tents fill Puerta del Sol as Madrid faces housing standoff
Madrid’s Puerta del Sol has become a sea of tents for a second night as demonstrators refuse to leave until the proposed 'decreto Maricarmen' is approved. The protest, now larger and more organized, calls for immediate action to protect renters and address Spain’s housing crisis.
Euribor rise puts Spanish variable mortgages under fresh pressure
The Euribor is set to reach 3.22% in September. Average variable mortgage payments could rise by €828 a year as the ECB keeps pressure on borrowing costs.
Madrid housing protest puts urgent decree under pressure
The Puerta del Sol camp enters its second day under political pressure. Public figures are demanding urgent housing measures before the Cabinet meeting on 29 September.
Madrid housing camp draws education march into Puerta del Sol
The education march reached Madrid's Puerta del Sol on 27 September and joined the housing camp already occupying the square. Protesters are pressing regional and national authorities on rent, evictions and public education.
Sol Housing Camp Outgrows Every Expectation
Thousands have gathered at Madrid's Puerta del Sol, and many brought tents for overnight stays. Organisers have set no end date for the housing protest.
Madrid protest opens a path for Sánchez's housing decree
The Government sees its best chance in two years. Sánchez is seeking parliamentary support for a housing decree after the Madrid protest over Maricarmen Abascal's eviction.
Inside the Madrid enclave shielding Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem have chosen Valdelagua, a secluded luxury enclave just outside Madrid, as their main residence. This exclusive area offers the kind of privacy and security that even Hollywood finds hard to match, attracting celebrities seeking refuge from the spotlight.
Europe's Wealthy Are Moving North to Escape Extreme Heat
Affluent families are leaving Europe's hottest regions. Northern Spain is drawing buyers who want water, green landscapes and milder summers.
Puerta del Sol turns housing anger into a lasting protest
About 500 people spent the night in Puerta del Sol after Saturday's housing protest. Organisers want secure rental contracts and urgent action before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Aitor Esteban presses Madrid for a housing compromise
Aitor Esteban is urging Spain's Government to seek workable housing measures. The PNV leader says the decree should not be shaped around the next electoral campaign.
Madrid housing camp demands indefinite rental contracts
Dozens of tents remain at Madrid's Puerta del Sol as tenants demand indefinite rental contracts and automatic renewal. The campaign is pressing the government before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
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