Overview
- The government proposed a 100% income‑tax rebate for landlords who renew leases without raising rent, a cap on room‑by‑room rentals that exceed a whole‑flat price, and new rules for seasonal leases.
- Sumar’s Pablo Bustunduy rejected the plan, Bildu condemned it, and Podemos and ERC said they would vote against it, casting doubt on swift approval.
- The CIS reports housing has ranked as Spaniards’ top public concern for a year, reaching record levels at the start of 2026.
- In 2025, gross rental income neared €25,700 in Barcelona and exceeded €24,000 in Madrid, yet Bankinter estimates net yields at roughly 4%–4.5%, or about €10,000–€11,500 in Barcelona and €9,800–€11,000 in Madrid after costs and taxes.
- Idealista’s Q4 2025 data put average gross yields at 6.7%, with smaller cities like Lleida, Murcia, Zamora and Huelva near 7% or higher, while Madrid and Barcelona lag at 4.7% and 5.6% and San Sebastián sits at 3.3%, roughly the 10‑year government bond.