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Keywords: Housing crisis


Egypt's rental crisis: the end of frozen rents sparks concern for tenants

In a turbulent economic climate, Egypt's rental market is facing a monumental shift as decades-old rent control policies near their end. Since 2021, the Egyptian pound has plummeted by 70% against the dollar, with inflation soaring to a staggering 40%. These conditions have rendered the rental market......

Understanding Socimis and their role in Spain's housing crisis

Real estate investment trusts (Socimis) are increasingly at the center of Spain's housing debate, especially as the government implements new tax measures aimed at addressing the worsening housing crisis. While many may not be familiar with Socimis, they play a significant role in the property market,......

Spain's controversial 100 percent property tax on foreign buyers

Recent developments in Spain have sparked concern among potential foreign property buyers as the government advances plans to impose a staggering 100 percent tax on certain overseas home purchases. This proposal, aimed at addressing the nation’s escalating housing crisis, raises critical questions......

Five reasons why Spain's housing law has failed

Spain amended its housing law two years ago to curb soaring property prices and rents. The reform aimed to regulate rent prices through a rent control index, increase taxes on landlords with vacant properties, and incentivize below-market rental rates. Since then, rental prices have risen by 24 percent......

Spain's proposed 100 percent tax on non-EU property buyers raises concerns

Since The Local Spain reported the Spanish government’s intention to impose a 100 percent tax on property purchases by non-EU non-residents, questions have arisen regarding the specifics of this tax. This draft bill, introduced by the Socialist government of Pedro Sánchez, aims to address......

Spain braces for significant rent increases as contracts expire

Rental contracts signed in Spain during 2020 are set for renewal this year, raising concerns over substantial price hikes for hundreds of thousands of tenants. The phenomenon, dubbed the ‘great rent hike’ by the Spanish press, reflects the tumultuous shifts in the rental market over recent......

Is Spain's property market on the brink of a bubble?

The Bank of Spain recently issued a cautionary note, indicating that signs of a property bubble may be emerging in the country. As house prices soar to historic levels, the question arises: is Spain witnessing a real estate bubble, and if so, could it burst within the next year? A property bubble is......

Spain's proposed 100% tax on foreign property buyers sparks legal concerns

Following Spain's announcement of a proposed 100 percent tax on property purchases by non-EU non-residents, legal and real estate experts are raising significant concerns regarding its viability and legality. The initiative, spearheaded by the Socialist-led government, aims to curb foreign speculation......

Spain proposes hefty tax on foreign property buyers

Since the local Spain broke the news that the Spanish government has lodged a draft bill to charge non-EU, non-resident home buyers a 100 percent tax, there have been doubts about how much this tax would truly amount to. The Socialist government of Pedro Sánchez last week presented a draft law......

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