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A new set of housing decrees has reached the Official State Gazette, turning what was a cabinet disagreement into a centerpiece of the government's pre-campaign strategy. The rules require landlords to compensate tenants with a full year of rent if a lease is not automatically renewed, and they prevent investment funds from buying residential properties for less than 70% of their appraised value. The measures include a freeze on high-priced rents until 2028 and the suspension of evictions for tenants who can pay their debts. Regional governments are now required to cover unpaid rent if they cannot provide alternative housing to those being evicted. To get the decrees moving, Pedro Sánchez reportedly intervened personally, seeing the policy as a useful tool against the opposition People’s Party. Parliament is now debating the measures in a session of control that will serve as a tally of the government’s remaining support. While one decree is public, a second has been delayed until tomorrow, prompting complaints from the junior coalition partner, Sumar. Meanwhile, protesters in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol say they will stay in their encampment indefinitely.

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The Spanish government has approved new housing decrees that include significant regulations. Landlords must now compensate tenants with 12 months' rent if they choose not to renew a lease. Evictions will be suspended if the tenant pays their outstanding debt, and 'vulture funds' are prohibited from purchasing properties below 70% of their appraisal value. Additionally, expensive rents are set to be frozen and cannot increase until 2028. The first decree has been published in the Official…

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La Vanguardia: Housing Decrees: Evictions Suspended if Tenant Pays Debt

The government has vetoed investment funds from purchasing housing at a price below 70% of its appraisal value, and evictions will be suspended if the tenant pays their debt.

El Mundo: Housing Crisis: Decree Ignored by BOE Obliges Tenants to Pay 12 Months' Rent

The government's housing decree, which has not been published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), requires tenants to pay 12 monthly installments if the contract is not renewed.

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The new rules establish automatic rent extensions, requiring landlords to pay tenants one year's rent as compensation if they fail to comply with the terms.

elDiario.es: Expensive rents will be frozen and cannot rise until 2028

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EL PAÍS: Government Bans 'Vulture Funds' From Buying Housing Below 70% Value

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elDiario.es: Full text of the housing decree approved by the government

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Housing policy is the central topic of discussion in a live session of control in the Spanish Congress, following the approval of new housing decrees. Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, reportedly intervened personally to unblock these decrees, with the intention of using them as a campaign strategy against the Popular Party. The ruling coalition government is showing signs of strain due to disagreements over housing policy, with political parties signaling diverging paths in…

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La Vanguardia: Government to Test Support in Congress After Approving Two Housing Decrees

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Young activists continue their protests against the housing crisis, maintaining an indefinite encampment in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. The government of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, has expressed concern over the "absolute chaos" at the Sol protest site.

El Mundo: Madrid: Government of Ayuso Concerned by "Absolute Chaos" at Sol Protest

The government of Isabel Díaz Ayuso expresses concern over the 'absolute chaos' of the Sol encampment, noting threats, garbage, and people on balconies.

EL PAÍS: Protesters in Sol Vow to Continue Housing Demonstrations Indefinitely

Young activists camped in Madrid's Puerta del Sol over the housing crisis have declared their intention to continue their protest indefinitely.

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20minutos: Housing Decree Nears Approval Amid Threats and Resignations

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