After housing protests turned violent, Spain will tax seasonal rentals to build a 10 billion euro fund into first-home loans

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# Spain Housing Tax to Fund First-Home Loans Spain will implement a tax on seasonal rentals to create a €10 billion fund for first-home loans, part of a 21-measure housing package passed following widespread protests over affordability crisis ahead of snap elections. This policy targets short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and could significantly impact their Spanish operations while providing direct financial support to first-time homebuyers struggling with high property costs.