The residency-by-investment program meant to stimulate the economy was so popular that Spain had to shut it down.

Hundreds of protesters marched through central Madrid on Saturday demanding action to reduce the costs of rental property. People gather during a demonstration to protest high housing costs in ...

The housing crisis across Europe has hit particularly hard in Spain, where there is a strong tradition of home ownership and scant public housing for rent. Spain’s centre-left government has ...

International investment in Spanish properties, particularly for short-term tourist rentals, exacerbates the crisis. Meanwhile, governmental measures like rent caps have yet to curb the protests. As ...

Thousands marched in the capital, Madrid, and over 30 other cities in a demonstration organized by housing activists and ...

People march during a demonstration to protest high housing costs in Madrid, Spain, Saturday April 5, 2025. Main banners read 'Rents impossible, rights for housing. Rights for a roof.' ...

People march during a demonstration to protest high housing costs in Madrid, Spain, Saturday April 5, 2025. Main banner reads 'Lower the prices.' ...

The program that provided residency permits to non-EU nationals who invested a minimum of €500,000 in Spanish property is now ...