A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Housing has become the most pressing concern for Spaniards , according to a December survey.

The cost of renting in cities rose by around 30% between 2015 and 2022 .

In popular tourist regions like Valencia , Alicante and Málaga , rents have surged by 40% .

Spain ’s central bank recently pointed to an increased number of purchases by resident and non-resident foreigners.

Taxing British housebuyers might be eye-catching, but it won’t make things easier for most of those struggling to find a place to live. - María Ramírez is a journalist and deputy managing editor of elDiario.es, a news outlet in Spain .