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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ashifa Kassam in Madrid

Spain proposes 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents

Aerial image of Barcelona at sunrise with Sagrada Familia prominent. Catalonia, Spain
Cities such as Barcelona are a magnet for non-EU holiday home buyers. Photograph: Pol Albarrán/Getty Images

Spain has announced plans to impose a tax of up to 100% on real estate bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the UK, in an aim to tackle the country’s housing crisis.

The measure was one of a dozen unveiled on Monday by the country’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, as the government seeks to quell mounting anger over housing costs that have soared far beyond the reach of many in Spain.

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