The waiting list to access a protected apartment in Catalonia reaches historic levels, with more than 139,000 households waiting, highlighting a growing housing access crisis due to rising prices and a shortage of rentals. #ViviendaProtegida #Catalunya #CrisisHabitacional (translated)
A residential complex in Barcelona, initially considered luxury, faces numerous complaints about illegal charges and lack of maintenance, according to tenants who accuse BCN Housing of imposing abusive clauses in their contracts. #AlquilerBarcelona #DerechosInquilinos #CláusulasAbusivas (translated)
Starting December 1, all tourist apartments will have to pay a 10% VAT, a measure that the Government considers to combat their proliferation, but experts warn could have a limited impact by allowing owners to deduct related expenses. #IVA #PisosTurísticos #Alquiler (translated)
The left in Berlin is close to forming a government that could nationalize real estate funds to reduce rent, in exchange for commitments with the SPD and the Greens regarding the police and antisemitism. #Berlín #DieLinke #Vivienda (translated)
We denounce Idealista, Fotocasa, Pisos.com, Yaencontré, Habitaclia, and Milanuncios for violating the 'Maricarmen decree.' We have requested Consumer Affairs to open sanction proceedings against them for hiding the rental caps in stressed areas. (translated)
The author argued that if rent represented 50% of the income of a tenant household, half of their working hours were spent paying property owners, who, as he wrote, earned that income by owning the homes without effort. He described that system as rentier and compared it to feudalism. (translated)
The author stated that households owning more than one property earned nearly the same income from rentals each year as that received in total by tenant households. He also argued that landlords were enriching themselves at the expense of the most vulnerable people and described that social situation as a "ticking time bomb." (translated)
Pascual Ariño, owner of 17 homes in Spain, criticizes the legal protection for squatters, arguing that it leaves the population struggling to make ends meet unprotected and discourages rental for those with limited income. #Inmueble #Okupas #Vivienda (translated)
What exists is a continuation of the dynamics that begin with the LAU regarding the withdrawal of rental offers, but not a sudden major change as a result of the decrees. From Pisos.com, the spokesperson and director of studies, Ferran Font, assures that "what exists is a continuation of the dynamics that begin with the LAU regarding the withdrawal of rental offers, but not a sudden major change as a result of the decrees." #Alquiler #Vivienda #Decretos (translated)
Real estate portals and agencies have denied a massive withdrawal of rental listings following the approval of the housing decrees, although they acknowledge a temporary slowdown of between 2% and 5% in advertisements, pending the validation of the decree and the elections. #Alquiler #Vivienda #Decretos (translated)
The article analyzes how the lack of effective policies and the struggle between different levels of government have led to a housing crisis in Spain, characterized by a significant housing deficit, an uncontrolled increase in prices, and social dissatisfaction, which has turned the issue of housing into a key factor for the elections on November 29. #Vivienda #CrisisInmobiliaria #Alquiler (translated)
Sergi Vélez, a real estate businessman from Lérida who has maintained a low profile while amassing a considerable fortune in the sector, has been placed at the center of the political debate following the resignation of his partner, Montse Mínguez, due to controversies surrounding his rental practices without immigrants and eviction procedures. #Inmobiliaria #Lérida #Política (translated)
The balance sheet of Ada Colau as mayor of Barcelona shows a significant increase in rents and homeless people, along with an increase in crime, which has led to a growing perception of insecurity among citizens. #AdaColau #Vivienda #Barcelona (translated)
Alquila Tranquila is a new platform in Spain that allows tenants to rate landlords and share their experiences about housing, similar to Tripadvisor, to help other renters make informed decisions before renting. #Alquiler #Vivienda #Inquilinos (translated)
ElBuni stated that the left had taken over a square in Spain to protest against property owners who lived off renting out properties. He argued that later the leaders subdivided the area, restricted access, and charged for renting tents to live in. He also referred to them disparagingly and alluded to *Animal Farm*. https://t.co/aOdjaKR1QC #Protesta #DerechosHumanos #Alquiler (translated)
Italy is observing the situation in Spain to find solutions to its own housing crisis, which is worsening with a constant increase in rents and a high number of evictions in cities like Rome. #CrisisDeLaVivienda #AlquilerRoma #DesahuciosItalia (translated)
Sarah Santaolalla stated that asking for a ballot was the only thing that had been proposed and criticized that, in her opinion, for a deputy who earns 5,000 euros a month, fascism arriving was convenient. She warned that many people could suffer cuts to their pensions, salary reductions, increases in rent, and difficulties affording decent food, as well as losing rights. Santaolalla reproached those who, as she wrote, were focused on ego disputes and positions and electoral calculations, instead of responding to the living conditions of the people. She described that attitude as irresponsible and disrespectful to the voters, stating that those who could afford to fail would not necessarily be the ones having to choose between paying rent, filling the fridge, or making it to the end of the month. #Política #Derechos #JusticiaSocial (translated)
The PSOE has appointed Rebeca Torró as the new spokesperson following the resignation of Montse Mínguez, who resigned after it was revealed that her partner owns a holding with 30 rental apartments. #PSOE #RebecaTorró #MontseMínguez (translated)
The rent in Valencia has reached an average of 1,776 euros per month, which represents an increase of 8.7% compared to last year and almost double what it was in 2019, while the supply of rental homes continues to decrease drastically, making it difficult for many families to access housing. #AlquilerValencia #ViviendaProtegida #CrisisHabitacional (translated)
Renting with an option to buy is presented as an alternative for families without sufficient savings for a mortgage down payment, although experts warn about the risks associated with the contracts. #Vivienda #AccesoALaPropiedad (translated)
