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Spanish housing sector regulatory and supply concerns

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The Spanish housing and real estate sectors have raised concerns regarding regulatory changes and the need for structural reform to address housing supply. Initially, industry groups warned that new government housing decrees were creating “significant legal uncertainty,” potentially leading to a reduction in rental supply. In regions like Asturias, some owners have reportedly withdrawn properties from the rental market or chosen to sell them to avoid instability. Organizations such as the Association of Developers and Builders of Spain (APCE) and the Association of Owners (Asval) noted that developers might shift rental projects toward sales to mitigate risk, amid projections from the Bank of Spain suggesting a housing deficit could exceed one million units by 2028. Following these concerns, industry representatives at the V National Housing Congress in Barcelona proposed a strategic roadmap to increase residential supply. This roadmap includes calls for a new Land Law, reduced bureaucracy, and greater legal certainty. Leaders from APCEspaña and APCE Catalunya emphasized the importance of a state pact among political forces to focus on pillars such as land use, public-private collaboration, and the expansion of affordable housing. In October 2026, the regulatory landscape shifted when the Congress of Deputies rejected Royal Decree-laws 26/2026 and 27/2026. Consequently, the rental market has reverted to the regulations established by the Urban Leasing Law (LAU). This reversal means proposed tenant protections, such as extraordinary extensions and specific compensation for non-renewal, are no longer in effect. Under the LAU, contracts enter annual extensions for a maximum of three years after their minimum duration. Legal expert Sandra Aurrecoechea noted that notice periods have also reverted, requiring landlords to provide four months' notice and tenants to provide two.

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  4. 2026-10-09 08:34 UTC Spanish housing sector regulatory and supply concerns

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