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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a plan to raise taxes on holiday rentals and set a tax of up to 100% on purchases of houses by non-European Union foreigners living abroad on Monday.

Reuters14/01/2025 12:30

Housing affordability has become a pressing issue in Spain, as the country struggles to balance its reliance on tourism with the impact of rising rents due to the shift of residential properties to the short-term rental market.

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Spain plans tax increase on holiday rentals

The issue of housing has sparked widespread public discontent, with protests erupting in several regions over unaffordable rents.

Ashlee Caliz13/01/2025 14:18