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    Spain Cracks Down on Airbnb, Demands Removal of 66,000 Rental Listings

    By Miles CooperMay 30, 2025 Spain
    Spain Cracks Down on Airbnb, Demands Removal of 66,000 Rental Listings
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    Spain Intensifies Crackdown on Unauthorized Short-Term Rentals Amid Housing Challenges

    In a decisive move to tackle the escalating housing shortage, Spanish authorities have mandated Airbnb to delist around 66,000 rental properties that fail to comply with local regulations. This enforcement primarily targets unlicensed short-term rentals, which many experts and residents blame for driving up housing prices and limiting availability for permanent inhabitants. Major urban centers such as Barcelona and Madrid-where tourism has surged dramatically over recent years-are spearheading these efforts to rebalance their strained housing markets.

    This initiative represents a collaborative approach between Spain’s national government and regional administrations, focusing on several critical goals:

    • Regulatory adherence: Ensuring all listings possess valid licenses before being offered online.
    • Protecting long-term residents: Prioritizing stable housing options over transient tourist accommodations.
    • Combating speculative practices: Discouraging property owners from exploiting short-term rentals purely for financial gain.


     

     

     

     

    City/Region Listings Removed Affected Population
    Barcelona 25,000 1.6 million
    Madrid 20,000 3.3 million
    Valencia 8,000
     

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