Business Daily Inside Spain's housing crisis
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May 5, 2025 The rising rental costs in Spain are pushing many to the streets in protest. Residents face a dire housing crisis, forced into shared accommodations due to unaffordability. The influence of mass tourism is shrinking the available housing stock for locals. With stagnant wages and soaring rents, public unrest is growing, sparking calls for government intervention. As local residents grapple with displacement, potential solutions are explored amid ongoing debates about regulation and tenant rights.
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Tenant's Battle Against Neglect
- Blanca Castro struggles with living in unsafe and poorly maintained housing due to landlord neglect.
- She faces eviction as the landlord refuses to renew rental contracts, pushing tenants out for more profitable options.
Supply-Demand Imbalance Roots
- Since 2008, Spain's housing supply sharply declined due to a burst bubble and underinvestment.
- Rising demand from smaller households and immigrants worsens the challenge of affordable housing.
Tourism Drives Local Housing Crisis
- Tourist rentals have dominated housing in Malaga's city center, with 82% apartments used for tourism.
- This displaces residents and inflates prices, pushing locals out and disconnecting them from their neighborhoods.