Tenants' Union announces 'rent strike': 'The keys revolution begins'
23 families in Salou have refused to pay their rent for two months, while tenants in Sentmenat to join strike from March
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Rents in Catalonia drop by 3%-5% after introduction of rent cap
Territory minister reveals first data on the impact of the regulation shows 'contention' of prices
Spain to limit rent price increases to 3% in 2024
Pro-independence ERC agrees with Spanish cabinet to also set future rate to limit annual prices in new housing law
14-Apr-23: 'Catalan and Spanish governing parties agree on rent increase cap law'
11-Apr-23: 'Fresh Catalan efforts to agree on a referendum with Spain'
10,000 new social housing units pledged, but still fall short of EU average
New accommodations expected by 2026 as Catalonia leads evictions in Spain
One-quarter of Barcelona's property sales are on the market for less than a week
Study from real estate listing website Idealista shows the growth of fast purchases
Tenant awaits verdict in first trial seen as symbol of Barcelona's housing crisis
Josep Torrent has been living in Casa Orsola for over 20 years but now faces eviction
Home sales up, best September figure since 2010
7,683 new mortgages in Catalonia, 9.3% more than a year ago
Casa Orsola, a symbol of Barcelona's housing crisis
Tenants and new owner at odds after rent contracts not renewed
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PODCAST: Casa Orsola – a symbol of Barcelona's gentrification debate
Tenants band together to resist rent price hikes from new investment fund owners
Judge temporarily suspends eviction of 92-year-old woman in Barcelona
Eviction was scheduled for November 16 after property owner went bankrupt
PODCAST: Housing crisis – soaring rents and eviction epidemic
Stories from three women in Barcelona affected by the crisis and a look at the legal battle over Catalonia's rent cap law