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Spain rental market faces supply shortages and rising costs

Spain's rental market is experiencing significant structural imbalances characterized by a shrinking supply of permanent housing and rising rental prices. According to the Observatorio del Alquiler, the national supply of rental properties fell by 7,705 homes, with the permanent rental stock decreasing by 10% in the third quarter of 2026. This decline is driven by a shift toward temporary contracts, which now account for 34% of the market.

Regional data highlights severe pressure in several areas. In the Balearic Islands, the average monthly rent has reached 1,681 euros, making it the most expensive region in Spain. Oxfam Intermón reports that housing costs have pushed 16,195 workers in the Balearics into poverty. In Galicia, the rental supply has dropped by over 10% since the end of 2025, while in Andalusia, average rents are approaching 1,000 euros.

New regulations, specifically Real Decreto-ley 29/2026, have introduced new transparency obligations for rental advertisements and mandate that property owners pay agency commissions for seasonal contracts. However, these legislative changes have been linked to increased legal uncertainty, leading some owners to withdraw properties from the market or convert them into short-term rentals.

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Balearic Islands · Fundación Alquiler Seguro · Instituto Nacional de Estadística · Mallorca · Menorca · Observatorio del Alquiler · Oxfam Intermón · Pedro Sánchez · Spain

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