Euronews • June 10, 2026 09:38

Buying a home in Spain now requires over 8 years of full salary

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House prices rose 20.5% in 2025, while wages edged up just 1%. The Balearic Islands and Madrid are where buying a home demands the greatest financial effort.

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Spain trapped in rental crisis: up to half of wages go on housing

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Buying a home in Spain now requires over 8 years of full salary

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Spain trapped in rental crisis: up to half of wages go on housing

An estate portal study shows the average wage share has risen 12 percentage points since 2019. Madrid and Catalonia, with 70% of pay, top the regional ranking.