Article 6NCC2 Spain's rent control failure

Spain's rent control failure

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editors@theworld.org (Gerry Hadden)
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A year ago, Spain's socialist government passed a sweeping law meant to rein in soaring home rental prices. Nevertheless, prices are higher than ever. What went wrong? In essence, it's the classic dynamic of squeezing a balloon. The law applied limits to long-term rentals, so landlords moved their properties into the more-lucrative, less-regulated, short-term tourist rental market. The World's Gerry Hadden reports.

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