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Spain Considers Property Purchase Bans for Non-EU Expats

3/3/2026

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Anti-expat sentiment targets Britons in Spain.
Regional authorities in Barcelona and the Balearic Islands consider bans on non-EU citizens purchasing property.
Jaume Collboni, the Barcelona mayor, advocates restrictions, blaming foreign buyers for the housing crisis.
The Spanish Prime Minister's proposed 100% tax on non-EU property purchases has yet to be debated in parliament and faces potential legal challenges.

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Story summary

Anti-expat sentiment targets Britons in Spain.
Regional authorities in Barcelona and the Balearic Islands consider bans on non-EU citizens purchasing property.
Jaume Collboni, the Barcelona mayor, advocates restrictions, blaming foreign buyers for the housing crisis.
The Spanish Prime Minister's proposed 100% tax on non-EU property purchases has yet to be debated in parliament and faces potential legal challenges.