Turn of events: New Law demolished.

Turn of Events: demolishing the regulation of temporary and room rentals in Catalonia. The Generalitat of Catalonia approved a decree-law to regulate temporary and room rentals, but the Parliament repealed it after the elections, with Junts opposing and the PSC abstaining. The decree aimed to tackle the rise in seasonal rentals bypassing price restrictions. Despite some party support, it faced opposition. It outlined that rental contracts must specify their purpose and imposed financial penalties for non-compliance. Implementation may be delayed pending the formation of a new Parliament and Government.

Temporary Rentals and Room Rentals: How is the New Housing Law Affecting Them?

Temporary Rentals and Room Rentals: how is the new housing law affecting them? The Generalitat of Catalonia has approved Decree Law 6/2024, of April 24, on urgent measures in housing, which came into force on Friday, April 26 to regulate temporary rentals (11 months or less) and rentals of rooms. A measure that has been urgently approved to prevent rentals that should be long-term rentals, regulated by the new housing law and subject to price restrictions in stressed areas, from becoming room rentals or temporary rentals, which are not governed by these regulations.

Are Seasonal Rentals Dominating The Spanish Housing Market?

Are seasonal rental contracts dominating the Spanish Housing Market? Learn more about the different trends going on in Spain and the effects it is having on the Rental Market.

Is it the End of Golden Visas in Spain?

Is it the end of Golden Visas in Spain? Introduced in Spain in response to the 2008 financial crisis to attract foreign investment, the golden visa allowed residency via various avenues, notably purchasing real estate valued at over 500,000 euros. Despite its popularity, critics contend that the program has fueled rising property prices in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona. The decision to end the golden visa program, announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday, aligns with his goal of prioritizing housing as a fundamental right and rectifying market imbalances exacerbated by speculative investments.

Spanish Rental Market Trends

The cost of rentals in Spain are continuing their upward trend, setting new records. By the end of 2023, prices had already alarmingly surged, and they have continued to exponentially increase during the first quarter of 2024.

UPDATE: NEW INDEX FOR THE RENTAL PRICE LIMIT

On February 27, the Government revealed the reference index that will regulate rental prices in tense areas throughout Spain, a measure expected since the entry into force of Housing Law 12/2023 in May 2023.

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