Spain revives housing tax reform amid parliamentary dissolution
The Spanish government is pushing new housing tax measures through the Permanent Deputies after dissolving the Cortes, altering IRPF exemptions and tenant compensation. Private landlords must recalculate rental versus sale economics. The reform's passage and final terms remain uncertain given the interim parliamentary status.
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Spain Enacts Emergency Housing Decrees Amidst Protests and Political Uncertainty
Spain's Council of Ministers has approved and published two emergency housing decrees, extending rental caps, eviction protections, and introducing tax cuts for landlords, despite prior parliamentary rejection. This executive action, driven by significant protests in Barcelona and upcoming snap elections, signals a determined government response to housing affordability. The long-term impact on rental supply, property investors, and the decrees' final legislative fate remain uncertain.