The draft would extend rental contracts automatically until 2028, regulate seasonal and room rentals and raise VAT on tourist flats. It is only a proposal: if the Cabinet approves it, Congress still has to ratify it.
Nothing changes in your contract yet. We'll post what actually gets approved.
Source: Infobae (EFE) · 27 Sep 2026
A law passed by the Catalan Parliament in December 2025 brings seasonal contracts of up to 12 months under the same rent limits as regular leases, closing the loophole landlords used to avoid the cap.
A temporada contract doesn't mean the landlord can ignore the price limit.
Source: Catalan News · 18 Dec 2025
Idealista's August report puts Barcelona at €20.2/m², up 0.7% year on year, while Spain rose 5.8%. In the second quarter, 36% of Barcelona listings were rented within a day, against 17% nationally.
Speed beats price hunting: the good flats are gone before the weekend.
Source: idealista · 1 Sep 2026
On 28 September the Sindicat de Llogateres blocked Meridiana, Còrsega and Sants and called a rally at the Palau de Congressos, demanding a rent freeze and rules for seasonal and room rentals.
Housing rules may change fast this autumn. Follow the decree vote.
Source: ElNacional.cat · 28 Sep 2026
Fake ads copy real photos, show low prices and ask for a deposit, ID and payslips before any visit. Spain's National Police advise never paying or sending documents before verifying the flat and the landlord.
Never pay a deposit before you've seen the flat and the contract.
Source: La Noción (Policía Nacional) · 9 Sep 2026