Spain’s Constitutional Court endorses Barcelona rental ban plan
Spain: Spain’s Constitutional Court in Madrid has endorsed a proposal to ban all holiday rentals for tourists in Barcelona by November 2028.
Mayors debate affordable housing solutions in European Parliament
Europe: The mayors of Madrid and Barcelona debated solutions for the affordability housing crisis in the European Parliament this week.
STR groups urge Catalan administration rethink on Barcelona ban
Europe / Spain: Short-term rental groups and booking platforms across Europe have urged the city of Barcelona to reconsider its crackdown on the sector’s activities, five months after Socialist mayor Jaume Collboni pledged to ban all tourist rentals by late 2028.
Water supply set to be cut to illegal rentals in Seville
Spain: The office of the mayor of Seville has announced plans to cut off the water supply to short-term rentals in the city that are being illegally rented out by property owners to tourists.
Government in Spain pursues national holiday rental crackdown
Spain: The Spanish government is pursuing a national crackdown on short-term rental listings amid backlash from local citizens across the country who feel like they are being priced out of the housing market and calls for further regulation by regional governments.
Barcelona STR ban explained: What happens next?
Spain: STRz editor Paul Stevens explains the situation about the potential holiday rental ban in Barcelona, exploring both sides of the debate, and addressing what might come next for the city.