2012-2022: Homelessness in Spain increases 24% to 28,000 due to housing crisis, overtourism, and Airbnb impact.
Homelessness in Spain soars due to overtourism and a housing crisis, with official statistics showing a 24% increase to 28,000 people since 2012. This surge can be attributed to a lack of social housing, rising rental prices, and regulations that discourage long-term rentals. The situation is further exacerbated by the growth of holiday rentals on platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com.
July 11, 2024
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