2023-08-01 18:37:40
The housing market in Spain presents unique characteristics that differentiate it from other richer European countries. It is important to consider these particularities when addressing debates on housing, such as the perception of this right and the challenges that high prices impose on part of the population.
What does the right to housing in Spain really mean? What size home is sufficient to consider that this right is being exercised? And where should it be located? These issues generate reflections on urban planning and consumer preferences in different areas of the country.
When we complain about exorbitant prices, do we stop to think about the reasons behind the price differences between neighborhoods? What obstacles do promoters face to offer more alternatives? Here it is necessary to analyze both the legislation and the demands of buyers.
In the podcast “La Pizarra”, Nuria Richart and Domingo Soriano explore the issue of housing in Spain and its peculiarities. They note that the country has a tendency to prefer flats over single-family homes, which has led to much of the territory being occupied by high-rise construction. This has various implications, such as the high price of central neighborhoods compared to the outskirts, where location is key. Furthermore, the majority of Spaniards live within walking distance of services, which differs from other countries.
This different approach to brick invites us to reflect on the way in which Spain conceives housing and how it differs from other nations. It is time to understand that “Spain is different” not only in culture and tourism, but also in the housing market.
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