Major changes could be coming to Andalucia’s property market under the new regional government.

It comes after the Partido Popular and hard-right party Vox thrashed out a 150-point power-sharing deal on Thursday, with housing a central pillar.

It promises everything from faster action against squatters to incentives for landlords and tenants, more affordable homes and a new rent-to-buy scheme for young people.

While many of the proposals will require legislative changes or further detail before taking effect, the agreement provides the clearest indication yet of how Andalucía’s housing policy is set to change over the next four years.

20,000 new protected homes

The coalition says it will prioritise increasing housing supply by modifying Andalucia’s Housing Law to speed up urban planning and reduce regulatory, planning and tax burdens that it believes have made new construction more expensive.

It has pledged to build at least 20,000 protected (affordable) homes during the legislature through public-private partnerships.

New taxes aimed at foreign buyers

One of the more eye-catching plans is a commitment to study ‘legally viable tax formulas of a deterrent nature’ for foreign buyers and speculative investment funds that are deemed to contribute to rising house prices, land hoarding or pricing local residents out of the market.

The agreement does not specify who would qualify as a ‘foreign buyer’, whether the measures would target non-residents, overseas investors or all foreign nationals, nor what form any new taxes might take.

As a result, it remains a proposal rather than a concrete policy.

Rent-to-buy scheme for under-35s

The government also plans to introduce a rent-to-buy programme for people under 35.

Under the proposal, 100% of the rent paid could be deducted from the eventual purchase price of the property, helping younger buyers build towards home ownership while renting.

The coalition says the measure, alongside other youth housing initiatives, is intended to help at least 13,000 young Andalucians leave the family home.

Tax incentives for landlords and tenants

The agreement also promises new fiscal incentives for both landlords and tenants in an effort to increase the supply of long-term rental properties.

According to the document, the aim is to encourage more homes onto the rental market, improve residential stability and make rents more affordable, although no specific tax measures have yet been announced.

Major crackdown on squatters

Illegal occupation of homes features prominently in the agreement.

Among the commitments are:

• Immediate legal assistance for homeowners and residents’ associations affected by illegal occupation.
• Institutional support and, in serious cases, temporary housing and social assistance for victims.
• Stronger enforcement of Spain’s fast-track eviction laws.
• Regional mechanisms designed to ensure quicker implementation of eviction procedures and reduce delays.
• A commitment to introduce the first measures before the end of 2026.

Squatters barred from social housing

The coalition also plans to classify illegal occupation as a very serious housing offence under Andalucian law.

Anyone convicted by a final court ruling for illegally occupying a property would be automatically excluded from accessing protected housing or social rental accommodation while the conviction remains on their criminal record.

The legislative process is expected to begin before the end of 2026.

What it means for homeowners

For property owners, the proposals represent a clear shift towards stronger protection against illegal occupation, faster evictions and additional legal support.

For landlords, promised tax incentives could encourage more long-term rentals, while buyers may eventually see more affordable housing coming onto the market if construction targets are met.

The biggest unknown remains the proposed tax measures aimed at foreign buyers, with the agreement offering little detail beyond a commitment to explore legally viable options.

Many of the proposals will still require legislation, consultation and, in some cases, cooperation with Spain’s central government before they can become law.

Read more Andalucia news at the Spanish Eye.