The price of rentals in Barcelona reached a new record!
The price of rentals in Barcelona has reached a new record of almost 1,200 euros per month, with the first quarter of this year showing an annual increase of over 100 euros.
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 The Generalitat of Catalonia approved a decree-law to regulate temporary and room rentals, but the Parliament repealed it after the elections, with Junts opposing and the PSC abstaining.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.
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.
Everything you need to know about the different rental contract options in Spain
The three rental modalities have their pros and cons, but of all the differences between the different rental contracts, the duration of the contract, the laws that govern them, and the tax implications of each of them are the three to stand out.