New anti-squatter law promises express evictions within 15 days

What Spain's new anti-squatting law changes and why it doesn't affect "inquiokupas"

The new anti-squatting law, outlined in Organic Law 1/2025, enables landlords to evict squatters within 15 days through expedited trials for offences such as trespassing and squatting. However, experts have raised concerns about its effectiveness, citing the potential for lengthy judicial processes and cases involving vulnerable individuals. The law does not address the issue of "inquiokupas," tenants who refuse to pay rent. Judicial backlog and a lack of resources are seen as the key obstacles to its successful implementation.
There are more than 20,000 occupied homes for sale on idealista

Over 20,000 homes with squatters listed for sale on idealista

The sale of homes without possession is notably impacting the Spanish property market. Once virtually unheard of, these properties now account for 2.6% of all homes for sale in Spain, according to a study published by idealista based on listings from the Q4 2024.
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How to protect your second home in Spain from squatters

Second homes are often left uninhabited for extended periods, making them particularly appealing to those wanting to squat somewhere.In this article, we explore why second homes are so vulnerable and the steps you can take to protect them.Why are second homes in the spotlight?Long periods of inactiv
Housing auction

The fine print of buying a house at auction with squatters

With house prices rising steadily, auctions can offer significant savings compared to the free market. As a result, the general public is showing increasing interest in this formula, information on which can be found on the Official State Gazette's (BOE) auction portal.
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Squatter eviction times in Spain at all time high: almost two years in court

In Spain, the time owners have to wait to receive a court ruling to evict squatters from a property is at historic highs. At the end of last year, the average period was 23.2 months, adding the procedures of the Courts of First Instance and the possible appeals of the Provincial Courts. Castile and Leon and Murcia are the autonomous communities where it takes the longest, while Navarra and Aragon are the quickest. Law firms criticise the collapse of the Administration of Justice due to a lack of resources and assure that the right to private property is being weakened.
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Squatting handbook: learn the tricks and stop it from happening to you in Spain

Squatting, along with defaulting tenants, is a major problem in Spain and an issue of great concern to homeowners, whether they have many or just one property. What squatters call an act of rebellion or resistance against the system affects private individuals who have inherited a home or who, through hard work and effort, have managed to buy a house.
What can a homeowners' association do about squatters?

What can a homeowners' association do about squatters?

Squatting is one of the main headaches for homeowners and neighbours within a community. Having squatters in a flat or house in your residential complex or block can be a serious problem, especially if the offenders carry out illegal or annoying activities.
Can you sell a flat with squatters? Here's what you need to know

Can you sell a flat with squatters? Here's what you need to know

Having a squatter in your home is a real headache. Not being able to use or rent it, or simply not knowing what state it is in are just some of the complications involved in this situation. A situation that more and more people decide to solve by putting their property up for sale.
Catalan Parliament approves that local councils can evict squatters

Catalan Parliament approves that local councils can evict squatters

The Catalan Parliament's plenary session has approved a bill promoted by Junts per Catalunya that allows local councils to order the eviction from illegally occupied homes in cases where the owners are large landlords (who own 10 or more flats) and do not initiate eviction through the courts.