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Barcelona's Rent Law Cuts Prices, Madrid Ignores Housing Crisis

12/22/2025

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Madrid, governed by conservatives, promotes construction and attracts investors, ignoring the new housing law aimed at regulating rents, which has led to rising rents and housing exclusion.
Barcelona adopted the law, resulting in a 6% drop in average rents.
The Catalan government is implementing measures to curb speculation and enhance social housing, including banning tourist rentals and reforming taxes.

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Story summary

Madrid, governed by conservatives, promotes construction and attracts investors, ignoring the new housing law aimed at regulating rents, which has led to rising rents and housing exclusion.
Barcelona adopted the law, resulting in a 6% drop in average rents.
The Catalan government is implementing measures to curb speculation and enhance social housing, including banning tourist rentals and reforming taxes.