Barcelona’s scanned supply is 2,122 flats and 6,436 rooms, with median asking rents of €2,100 and €728. Flat median rent is down 1% week on week, while rooms are up 3%; 86% of rooms with a listed date are not free today. Congress has validated a housing decree, while EL PAÍS reports tighter rules for seasonal and room rentals.
The Congress Standing Committee validated Royal Decree-Law 29/2026 on urgent measures for the social function of housing. The notice says it was originally published in the BOE on 7 October 2026.
Check the official text when a listing or contract cites this decree; this notice records Congress’s validation.
Source: Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE) · 13 Nov 2026
EL PAÍS reports that the decree tightens seasonal and room-rental rules. A temporary contract without a real, provable relocation reason would automatically be treated as an ordinary tenancy; the report also describes renewal and rent-update measures.
For a seasonal or room lease, keep documents supporting the temporary reason and review renewal and rent-update clauses.
Source: EL PAÍS · 12 Nov 2026
elDiario.es says rents have risen by more than 40%. For the Barcelona demonstration, the Guardia Urbana counted 55,000 people and the Sindicat de Llogateres estimated 400,000; minimum public-transport service was 25% in specified time bands.
Crowd estimates differed sharply; check official transport notices if a mobilisation affects a viewing.
Source: elDiario.es · 11 Nov 2026
An eviction in Gràcia was not carried out and was postponed to 3 December. La Vanguardia reports that the couple had sought to take over an old-rent lease held by a former tenant; one person has a recognised 65% disability.
Keep all written notices if an eviction date changes; this case was postponed, not executed.
Source: La Vanguardia · 11 Nov 2026