Isabel Díaz Ayuso sells luxury penthouse to fund fire reconstruction

Isabel Díaz Ayuso luxury penthouse sale fire reconstruction Comunidad de Madrid

The regional government of Madrid bought a 485‑square‑metre luxury penthouse in the Chamberí district in April 2026. The purchase was officially justified as a temporary office for President Isabel Díaz Ayuso while the Real Casa de Correos underwent renovations. The acquisition sparked strong criticism from opposition parties and the PSOE minister Óscar López, who demanded transparency and questioned the price and purpose.

On 30 July the government announced that the penthouse, together with four other public properties on Gran Vía and the Paseo del General Martínez Campos, would be sold for an estimated €20 million. The sale was presented by spokesperson Miguel Ángel García Martín and the public agency Planifica Madrid. Proceeds are earmarked for the reconstruction of municipalities in the Sierra Oeste that were devastated by recent forest fires.

Ayuso defended the purchase as necessary for “institutional meetings” and denied that it would become a personal residence, while the opposition continues to call for a full investigation of the transaction and its compliance with public‑asset regulations.

Entities: Alberto Núñez Feijóo · Chamberí penthouse (Madrid) · Community of Madrid · Cuca Gamarra · Isabel Díaz Ayuso · Miguel Tellado · Miguel Ángel García Martín · Partido Popular · Pedro Sánchez · Planifica Madrid · Sierra Oeste · Sierra Oeste wildfires

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[● 6 SOURCES] Proceeds will be allocated to reconstruction aid for areas affected by recent wildfires in the Sierra Oeste/Norte region. (existing claim)
[● 3 SOURCES] Opposition parties accused Ayuso of misusing public funds and called the timing a “campaign of disparagement”. (multiple sources)
[● 3 SOURCES] The combined sale is expected to generate about €20 million. (multiple sources)
[● 6 SOURCES] The Comunidad de Madrid bought a luxury penthouse in the Chamberí district of Madrid. (multiple sources)
[● 9 SOURCES] The penthouse was intended for temporary office use during renovations of the Real Casa de Correos. (supported by)
[● 3 SOURCES] Ayuso said the sale is intended to help fire‑affected residents. (multiple sources)
[● 3 SOURCES] Planifica Madrid announced the sale of the penthouse and four other properties on Gran Vía and the Paseo del General Martínez Campos. (multiple sources)
[● 3 SOURCES] PP secretary‑general Miguel Tellado defended the purchase, referencing past scandals involving ministers' relatives receiving apartments. (supported by)
[● 4 SOURCES] The regional government of Madrid sold a luxury penthouse in Chamberí and three properties on Gran Vía for about €20 million. (supported by)
[● 2 SOURCES] Óscar López demanded clarification on whether the penthouse will become an official residence. (supported by)
[● 4 SOURCES] Planifica Madrid announced the sale of the penthouse and other properties. (supported by)
[● 3 SOURCES] The penthouse measures 485 square metres, including a 199‑square‑metre terrace. (supported by)