Overview

• Spain’s government mandated the delisting of almost 66,000 holiday rentals on Airbnb for missing or incorrect license numbers and unclear ownership information.
• Airbnb has appealed the removal order, arguing the platform only connects hosts with guests and is not tasked with verifying legal compliance.
• A Bank of Spain report identifies a shortfall of 450,000 homes nationally, with half the housing stock in key tourist regions used for visitor accommodations or owned by non-residents.
• Barcelona plans to phase out all 10,000 of its licensed short-term rental units by 2028 to restore housing availability for full-time residents.
• Bustinduy says the crackdown will promote longer stays, encourage sustainable tourism and uphold constitutional rights to housing and well-being.