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Rental listings fall 16% in Andalusia one month after decree

One month after the housing decree entered into force, rental supply has fallen 16% in Andalusia and 19% in Spain, with 26,531 listings gone and falls in every…

--- The context --- The Spanish government launched a decree a month ago to ease access to rented housing and prevent evictions. President Pedro Sánchez reactivated it after PP, Vox and Junts voted it down in Congress, called a general election and dissolved the courts. The rule entered into force on 8 October. The rule extends by two years contracts that were due to expire before 31 December 2028, protects vulnerable people against evictions and regulates seasonal and room rentals. It still must be validated by the Permanent Deputation on 12 November, and another decree on automatic renewal, which on the available information lacks sufficient support, will be voted on the same day. --- The facts --- Within a month, rental supply has fallen 16% in Andalusia and 19% across Spain. According to data from property portals, 26,531 listings disappeared in one month in Spain and the slump exceeds 20% in twelve autonomous communities. The largest fall among provincial capitals is in Teruel, at -46%. In Andalusian capitals the falls are widespread: Jaén records -31%, Almería -26%, Cádiz -26%, Córdoba -19%, Granada -19%, Huelva -23%, Málaga -11% and Sevilla -23%. Another property portal also points to a contraction in long-term supply, down 12.8% since 1 October in Spain, and puts the fall at 13%. That second portal details falls by Andalusian capital between 1 and 26 October: Almería records 23.15%, Cádiz 26.8%, Córdoba 14.8%, Granada 13.3%, Huelva 20.6%, Jaén 32.1%, Málaga 12.1% and Sevilla 14.7%. Long-term supply had already fallen by almost half against the 2021 average, from 100 listings in January 2021 to 53 in October 2026. --- The positions --- Experts warned that these regulations create insecurity for landlords, who lose control of their properties. José María Alfaro, president of the Federation of Real Estate Associations, pointed out in reported speech that contracts have been halted while being marketed, formalised and even on the verge of signing, and that they have moved to sale. Many owners withdraw their assets, switch to tourist, seasonal or room rentals, sell or leave the home empty, and shared-flat offers have multiplied by five. --- What remains unknown --- It remains to be seen whether the Permanent Deputation validates the rule on 12 November and what happens after the 29 November election. The portal that puts the fall at 13% expects historic lows in early 2027 if the trend does not change, with contracts halted while awaiting the election and funds disinvesting. --- Unanswered questions --- Will the extension protect those who already have a contract without closing access to those looking for a home now? Will withdrawn homes return if the framework changes after the election? Will supply hit historic lows in early 2027? --- EPM analysis --- The tension is clear: the rule protects current tenants and vulnerable people, but the first month's data show a rapid withdrawal of supply that harms those searching for a home. The full effect will depend on validation, on the election result and on whether owners regain confidence. 📌 EPM Take: In EPM's view, protection against evictions is a legitimate goal that cannot be judged only by its declared intention, but by the real access left for families looking for a home today in Andalusia and in Spain. If supply falls 16% in one month and thousands of listings disappear, policy must correct the incentive that pushes owners to withdraw homes, without abandoning vulnerable people or turning protection for some into practical exclusion for others still waiting for an opportunity.
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