Spain's tourist hotspots facing housing crisis | BBC News 

Make it illegal for non-residents to buy or rent property and make the tourist go to the hotels instead. Problem solved

The AirBnb affect…

Maybe the employers will start paying more when they can't get employees.

Ban airbnb!

It's GREED...nothing more nothing less....

This is happening in Lisbon and in the south of Portugal as well.

Welcome to the Balearic Islands, my islands. For years now, around 2017, we have been suffering a constant rise in house prices that makes it impossible for us not only to buy, but also to rent. Mass tourism, together with the passivity of the government, has meant that private individuals and companies (both local and foreign) have created a climate of terrible financial speculation which they know they will profit from. For example, the neighbourhood of "El Molinar" in Palma (Mallorca) 30 years ago was one of the least desirable and precarious neighbourhoods, but it had access to the sea and a beautiful promenade. Today, ALL of its front line properties are sold for 1 million euros and more (but curiously, the back part of the neighbourhood still has "affordable" prices). I love my island, and I want quality and educated tourism to keep coming and getting to know every corner of this wonderful place, I hate it when local people say "tourists go home" or similar things, those people don't go with me and many other Mallorcans, but the government should try to stabilize the balance between the locals and, the people and companies that own the properties. Thanks for reading my opinion, best regards from Mallorca and I hope to see you soon on the Balearics! 👋🏻😊

I’ve been living in madrid for the last 4 years. Price have increased by more than 50%.

Don't blame the tourist, blame the government that allows this to happen

What about the housing crisis in the UK BBC? And what could possibly be causing it 🤔

Same Situation in the Canary Islands and the south coast of Spain...everyone is against Airbnb and are all for long term rentals, until they have a chance to rent one out themselves..most people choose to make more money on renting out short term..

Think there is costly, the ENTIRE country of Australia is in an insane housing crisis!

It’s the same in Costa Rica, because there’s such a large number of tourists which means people are willing to pay for high prices for anything and everything means cost of living is ridiculous for locals

Ban air b and b

Living in your car is inhumane.

Still cheaper than UK… they are gaslighting you taking your eyes away from the domestic issues. The UK has some of the most expensive housing in the world with some of the lowest quality stock.

Easy, do as we having here in archipelago Åland/Finland, only residents (registred and pay tax) can buy a Real Estate.

It is super simply, "HOUSES ARE NOT HOTELS". If the EU would implement that rule. Problem solved. You only can rent a house to a person that is going to live there for a long period, including a tourist, if he want to live there for a year or more.

I am spanish.ACTUALLY THE TOURISTS IS THE PROBLEM. Go to hotels and left the houses to natives cause they need a home for to carry their kids to school,for sleep,eating...obiously etcetcetc Homes are homes Hotels are hotels TO YOU TOURISTS. Respect us. or go away .

Once again Airbnb is to blame for the rental crisis world wide😅

Here in Mallorca too. Super expensive...

Interestingly I’ve been in Spain staying with AirBnb ‘hosts’ who’ve been renting out their spare rooms. Makes sense now why they need the extra money

Is there any southern or western european country without a housing crisis nowsdays?

Estate agents blagging the locals and pushing up rents

It’s almost as if the hoarding of wealth via property is unsustainable

People often say Tourism is good for the local population of anywhere because everyone wins but that simply isn't true. The nightclubs and bars are owned by wealthy individuals and foreign interests (Wayne Gallagher is an example) so while there's money flooding into Ibiza, it goes straight into the Governments hands through taxes or back out of the country in someone's own pocket. I truly empathize with the locals in Ibiza as this gentleman mentioned; the cost of living tremendously out weighs what the "normal" local people earn and that's not fair whatsoever.

No different from down here in Cornwall and our government does nothing. Yet the Cornish keep voting them in, then complain about house and rent prices.

That’s because of all the immigrants moving there from the UK!

It cannot be hard to find the illegal renters. Just compare the addresses on AirBB. Also check tax paid against bank accounts / earnings etc.. The black market in Spain is enormous and the country would benefit from the extra tax revenue.

Yeah it`s the home owners fault , nothing to do with the hotels and property developers ,

Millions of British households no longer pay the bbc poll tax, why not join them?

build more houses, whats wrong with govenrments, same in Uk just build more fckin affordable houses already

rich people wrecking everything everywhere

Its happening here in london too

Same in Byron Bay, Australia $5,000 per month 2 bed unit.

lol blame air bnb sure that’s the only problem.

Before I get hate mail, I am not saying this isn't an actual problem, and that it isn't a hardship on businesses as well as residents. However, this is not isolated to Spain. The first time I saw a country literally telling tourists not to visit was when Amsterdam did this a few years back. But anywhere worth either visiting, or living / retiring in is having this problem. It is a problem in Europe, in Central America, and many parts of the US. People are going to look for places that have better weather, better medical (lower costs, as well) and where you can enjoy your life without living paycheck to paycheck. The problem should be taken on by the cities, or even the government of where you are moving to. But, as long as there is enough money involved, these cities or governments are not going to help local residents.

The solution is to build more housing, same anywhere there is too much demand and not enoguh supply. Unfortunately the Nimbys want to protect their 'views' and want to see their house prices go up even more, and the younger generations have to pay for it.

A lot of popular areas in Spain are on the brink of becoming victims of their own success. Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, and the Balearic Islands (among many other spots) have become very desirable places to be and have seen an influx of people with a spending power that most people on a local salary just can't keep up with. Eventually, wages will have to rise, but this comes at the price of whatever competitive advantage Spain might have had to create those jobs in the first place. Sometimes it feels like things are changing very, very fast here and I worry about those who are being left behind.

Its happening all over the Mediterranean. I lived in Cyprus for 10 years and had to move back to the UK because its even more expensive. Tourism, digital nomads, refugees (from africa, ukraine, lebanon and israel)

Same in BCN!!!!

Errrr, effectively the same issue in london. Foreign investors and migration.

Not a single person blaming Avicii?

Exactly the same problem from Lisbon south , up to the Algarve. Impossible for locals to rent. Portugal is cheap for holiday makers not locals.

Thé world is getting more and more expensive for us to live in. Everywhere is expensive for the locals.

Instead of travelling to Barcelona. Try down the coast like Tarragona and the surrounding areas. Friendlier, more affordable and not as many tourists or the crooks that prey on them.

Well, listen, the spaniards aren't doing themselves any favours here. Letting your holiday home to long term tenants is high risk in Spain, as contracts are useless. You can in principle have your home occupied for up to five years, even if you have a shorter contract, as it's the tenants right to stay. This is the reason why many people refuse to let long term. It's just not worth the risk and hassle. They also have absurd squatter laws.

Government can't dictate or control private business owners can charge at any price

One possible solution is to 1) Tax holiday rental income at a much higher rate to make that less appealing and 2) offer financial and tax advantages to Landlords who rent out to workers or offer mid priced housing. This isnt just a problem in Ibiza but in any town or city in Europe with a major tourist draw. The Olympic Games have made Paris a nightmare

It's similar to what's happening in Cape Town

Why did Spain make it so easy for foreigners to just buy houses?

This is a problem that all holiday resort towns have all over the world.

Go to Turkey cheaper and lots of partying. Bars, niteclubs, restaurants. Very hot in summer. No problermo.

the spain government should put rules to put control on rented properties for high tourism destination, specially ibiza tourism should stay in hotel or villas. apartement is for workers who work there.

It happens at all the ski resorts in North America. Worker's cant afford to live there and the resorts struggle to keep staffed

Wait until you see the USA.

I guess we should all stop taking vacations.

Same in Canary Islands. We are tired of the situation. The type of tourism we have is completely unsustainable

Same things happening elsewhere. Sedona, Arizona temporarily using a parking lot for workers to live in their cars.

A lot of the problem would be couples splitting up and living in seperate houses instead of just one together

Is it because so many brits have moved there?

imagine owning a house and the gov thinks they can say what u can and cant do with it

You shall own nothing and be happy 😊

The government shouldn't be telling people what they can or can not do with THEIR PROPERTY

Why does this video have the headline permanently on? It’s crap!

we live in a society were paying more is a criterion to value your social image! Show the people throughout social media that you can afford, not only will satisfy your human ego but takes you to a place of deification. Back in the day famous people used to be admired by their qualities such as empowerment, voice, acting, resilience, goodness, professionalism... Nowdays if you have the brand new iphone, expensive cars e clothes you gonna be loved

People living in cars 🤔💬 ibiza becoming USA!... anyways, I would have also chosen tourists over the locals if I was a property owner cos money is everything!....isnt it? Why pretend to be "nice"

Don't go to Ibiza is too expensive!

It’s no different then Australia, New Zealand, Canada , UK , America , and so on the list goes living in cars camping 🏕️ streets so on 🤔🤔😩👀😳🫣😢

This is why Torrevieja is now the fastest growing city in Spain. Costa blanca with its very low property prices, a lot of people are moving to the area

Airbnb is not good for locals We don’t allow it for under 30 days in our beach community 😎

Overrated party island

Same thing happening in Hawaii.

simple.....IT CAN NOT BE SUSTAINED!!

Seasonal business must provide seasonal accommodation for their employees.They gain so much money 💰 since 2000 that they could have built small dormitories for their stuff

🏠🌆 It's concerning to see such a crisis impacting Spain's tourist destinations.

It's all over Europe UK I hate it when so many people come you can't even move something needs to be done in many places,

Greed! Also I guess is happening in uk

🎵 baby you can sleep in my car 🎵

Ibiza is nice but way too hot 🔥.

"offering their properties illegally" as if it were any bloody business of government to dictate how a property owner should use his property.

nothing wrong with making money. you can do what you want with your property. these boys salty

There is no crisis. If you want to mingle with the rich, prepare to pay. If you can't afford Ibiza, move to a place you can afford. Oh - and ban short term rent in residential buildings. Where I live the shortest term is one year. Everybody backs up about this rule. The government could put a residency requirement when someone purchase an apartment. There are so many ways to deal with this.

It’s interesting because this is what happens in Australia as well however people are moving here permanently. This is why I’m looking to leave Australia because the cost of living has risen and to be honest our education and health care is not good but costs so much! The locals of all countries need to be taken care of first. I lived in my car also at one stage.

The way she says eye-bee-the is cringe af

The problem is .... GREED !

Same thing in Greece.

Somehow I see the same effect in most bigger cities around the world... rents seem to only know one way these days.. and that's up.

Hilarious how this news reporter can not pronounce Ibiza correctly

Do the local economy a favour and stay in a hotel that doesn't take potential housing out of the market and employs local people. It's not like Airbnb is cheap anymore (unless you are in a large group).

It is of course precisely the same situation here in the U.K. Property owners have for some years been switching from long term lets to local people to short term holiday rentals. And we also have the problem of second homes. All this is unsustainable and it needs urgent, strong government action to disincentivise these trends and to stop nimbyism from preventing new housing schemes.

Spanish government needs to act!

Bargain loving Brits in the sun effect.

Another media ‘crisis’….everything is a drama.

Tenerife is also a housing nightmare all year long due to it's good weather...

And in the UK, you’ll get bars and restaurants complaining they can’t get staff from places like Spain, because of Brext. In reality, it’s a problem affecting everyone in or out of the EU.

Am I the only one cringing whenever they pronounce Ibiza?

idiotic societies - people before the profit and not otherwise

Blame their tourism bureaus and real estate agents. Capitalism unleashed completely ALWAYS leads to this. Always.

Now you know why the conquistadors ended up on the other side of the pond. 😂