The rental property supply has decreased since the Housing Law came into effect. Interventionist measures and the legal uncertainty faced by landlords have weakened the market. Therefore, many landlords are seeking guarantees from prospective tenants, such as a deposit. Is this legal?
In a context where access to housing is becoming increasingly challenging, rental assistance is essential for vulnerable people.
The share of household income needed to rent a property in Spain stands at 36% of the average family’s total net income, while for buying it is significantly lower at 25%, excluding the savings required to secure financing, according to a study by idealista based on data from Q3 2025.
Soaring rents and fierce competition are pushing many people towards room rentals. On average, 22 prospective tenants compete for each listing on idealista, though demand remains lower than for full homes. Palma (65) and San Sebastián (62) record the most enquiries per room, while among the largest markets, Barcelona (22) edges ahead of Madrid (20).
Germany remains the pace-setter on the buying side, while the US leads the rental hunt.
In the rental market, security and confidence are essential for landlords, agencies and tenants alike.
High prices and intense competition in Spain's property rental market are leading many people to opt for renting a single room. An average of 22 people are now interested in each room advertised, according to a study published by idealista.
Barcelona is a city that’s easy to fall for, and it’s a brilliant place to spend some time.
Opting for a room in a shared apartment goes miles beyond saving money by splitting rent and bills. With the rising rental prices in Madrid, coliving is part housing solution, part social adventure—an experience as unpredictable as the city itself.
The Provincial Court of Cantabria has sentenced a woman to two years and one month in prison for defrauding several people by falsely claiming to rent out a flat she did not own.
The Spanish real estate market has experienced a strong boom in recent years, attracting both investors and new residents. The wide range of opportunities offered by cities across the country, particularly Madrid, has led to a sharp rise in demand in both the property and rental markets.
Renting out a property in Spain is still a great way to capitalise on real estate assets. However, those with experience in this field know that being a landlord entails more than just collecting rent every month.
It has been five years since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and the real estate market has undergone significant changes, particularly in the rental sector. During the period of isolation, the supply of long-term rental properties doubled, peaking in December 2020 as prices fell. However, since then, rental supply has declined by 56%, while prices have risen by 30%. Political measures implemented in response have only reduced stock to minimal levels, placing further strain on the market with heightened demand and record-high prices in many capital cities.
Rent in Barcelona continues to rise. According to the latest idealista report, the average price is €23.6/m2, 13.5% higher than last year. The provincial average is €20.2/m2.
17% of the homes rented through idealista in Q4 last year were on the market for less than 24 hours – one percentage point lower than during the same period in 2023, according to a study by idealista, the leading real estate marketplace in southern Europe.Vitoria and Girona recorded the highest perc
Spain’s new Housing Law of 2023, introduced a new index to which all residential rental contracts must be indexed going forward. It replaces the popular Consumer Price Index (or CPI, for short) which was used by almost all rental contracts in Spain.
The Spanish rental market can be an exciting and lucrative venture for UK residents.
Spanning from the tip of Tarifa to Nerja, the Costa del Sol is one of Spain’s most coveted coastal destinations.
The luxury housing sector in Spain is always in high demand. On idealista, you can find top-end luxury properties for sale and rent throughout the country.
Andalusia is home to four of the ten towns and cities with the highest household effort to rent a home, according to a study published by idealista.
Fifty-five per cent of short-term rental owners in Spain support regulations that benefit residents and hosts, while 8% suggest the need for stricter rules to combat the negative effects of gentrification, and the remaining 20% have not formed an opinion, according to Holidu.
In the survey, 74% of
It has been just over five years since interventions in the rental market commenced. The first measure involved approving changes to the Law on Urban Leases (LAU) in March 2019, which extended contracts from three years to five or seven years.
Restrictions on tourist flat rentals and concerns over squatting or rent defaults could result in hundreds or thousands of tourist flats being put up for sale, according to real estate firm K&N Elite.
The new regulations aim to curb the expansion of Tourism Use Housing (VUT) and reduce its nega
Rents for homes in Europe continue to rise, especially in capitals such as Dublin, Rome, Riga and Bucharest. This scenario makes renting a home an interesting business to invest in. Madrid (with a yield of 5.30%) is ranked 12th among European capitals where it is most profitable to rent a home in June this year, according to data from Global Property Guide.
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