Spanish government delays housing decree to September

Spain housing decree September postponement rental contract extension VAT tourist rentals parliamentary support

The Spanish executive has postponed the approval of the real decree‑law on housing until September because it lacks the parliamentary support required for its subsequent validation in the Congress. The Ministry of Housing says the delay will give more time to negotiate a “broad and transversal” agreement with the coalition partners and opposition parties.

The draft decree bundles several measures: an automatic extension of rental contracts up to 2028, a two‑year extra extension for contracts ending before 30 June 2028, tax incentives for landlords who lower rents, a 21 % VAT increase on tourist apartments, regulation of short‑term and room rentals, a tax on listed real‑estate investment companies (SOCIMIs) and a reform of the land law. Opposition parties such as Podemos and Junts have criticised parts of the package, calling it a “temerity” and accusing the government of favouring large construction firms.

The ministry acknowledges that the tight calendar and the complexity of the text are obstacles, and that the government is prioritising the upcoming cabinet meeting on wildfire emergency relief while it seeks to secure the necessary votes.

Entities

Government of Aragon · Government of Spain · Isabel Rodríguez · Junts · Ministry of Housing and Agenda Urban · Pedro Sánchez · Podemos · Spanish Government · Spanish Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda · Sumar · VPO (protected housing) · construction sector

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[● 7 SOURCES] The decree proposes rent caps in high‑demand areas and economic aid for young people and vulnerable families. www.que.es · www.ejeprime.com · diariofinanciero.com · cronicaeconomica.com · gihostaleria.org · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Opposition parties such as Podemos criticize the decree as favoring large construction firms and a threat to tenants. theobjective.com · kaosenlared.net · gihostaleria.org
[● 9 SOURCES] The Spanish government postponed the real housing decree to September due to insufficient parliamentary support. diariofinanciero.com · gihostaleria.org · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.elnacional.cat · www.ejeprime.com · +3 more
[DISPUTED] The government cited the need to prioritize firefighting efforts related to a climate emergency while delaying the decree. diariofinanciero.com · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.ejeprime.com · cronicaeconomica.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The Ministry of Housing aims to achieve a “broad and transversal” agreement with parliamentary forces before the decree is submitted. diariofinanciero.com · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.ejeprime.com · cronicaeconomica.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The decree includes an automatic extension of rental contracts up to 2028. diariofinanciero.com · www.diariodealmeria.es · cronicaeconomica.com · gihostaleria.org · www.granadahoy.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Council of Ministers will not consider the decree at its scheduled Tuesday meeting. diariofinanciero.com · www.diariodealmeria.es
[● 6 SOURCES] The decree introduces regulation of seasonal rentals and room rentals, and a tax on SOCIMIs. www.ejeprime.com · cronicaeconomica.com · gihostaleria.org · www.diariodealmeria.es
[● 4 SOURCES] The decree raises VAT on tourist apartments to 21 %. cronicaeconomica.com · gihostaleria.org · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.3cat.cat
[● 3 SOURCES] The decree proposes a tax on listed real‑estate investment companies (SOCIMIs). cronicaeconomica.com · gihostaleria.org · www.3cat.cat
[● 5 SOURCES] The decree includes an automatic extension of rental contracts up to 2028 and a possible two‑year extra extension for contracts ending before 30 June 2028. cronicaeconomica.com · theobjective.com · gihostaleria.org · www.3cat.cat · www.diariodealmeria.es
[● 5 SOURCES] The decree regulates short‑term and room rentals. cronicaeconomica.com · theobjective.com · gihostaleria.org · www.3cat.cat · www.diariodealmeria.es