Spain Cracks Down on Illegal Short-Term Rentals in Bid to Rebalance Housing Rights

Spain has intensified its efforts to counter the effects of short-term tourism on its housing market, following years of unchecked growth by platforms like Airbnb. Since the mid-2010s, cities like Barcelona, Madrid, and regions such as the Balearic Islands have seen a sharp rise in residential properties converted into tourist accommodations, driving up the cost of living and hollowing out traditional neighborhoods.

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