Spain’s housing crisis takes centre stage ahead of snap election
First reported 9 Oct, 05:12 UTCUpdated 13h ago3 sources
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Longstanding anger over unaffordable housing in Spain has become a central issue in next month’s general election, as rising rents, a shortage of public housing and a boom in tourist rentals put growing pressure on households.
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Some 20,000 people turned out across Spain following the death of a woman evicted from her flat after an investment firm tried to increase her rent 230%. Critics say the time has come for serious reform, writes Maira Butt
Longstanding anger over unaffordable housing in Spain has become a central issue in next month’s general election, as rising rents, a shortage of public housing and a boom in tourist rentals put growing pressure on households.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez starts his vote campaign amidst widespread housing protests following the eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner. The snap election highlights growing tensions in Spain over housing issues.
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- Spain’s housing crisis takes centre stage ahead of snap election (opens RFI in a new tab)
Longstanding anger over unaffordable housing in Spain has become a central issue in next month’s general election, as rising rents, a shortage of public housing and a boom in tourist rentals put growing pressure on households.
- Spanish PM begins vote campaign overshadowed by housing protests (opens Arab News in a new tab)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez starts his vote campaign amidst widespread housing protests following the eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner. The snap election highlights growing tensions in Spain over housing issues.
- A dead pensioner, a snap election and protesters camping in tents: Inside Spain’s housing crisis (opens The Independent in a new tab)
Some 20,000 people turned out across Spain following the death of a woman evicted from her flat after an investment firm tried to increase her rent 230%. Critics say the time has come for serious reform, writes Maira Butt
