Spain rental supply shrinks 16,600 homes in 2026 amid insecurity

Spain's rental housing stock contracted by 16,600 units this year, with each listing drawing 133 inquiries in 10 days and 401 in Barcelona province, indicating severe supply-demand imbalance. The decline is attributed to insecurity, likely reflecting landlord exits due to regulatory or safety concerns. This tightens the rental market, pressuring prices and potentially fueling social and political tensions.