The Association of Rental Housing Owners (ASVAL) gathers both large-scale and smaller property holders in Spain to discuss how rental housing markets should work. In its view, setting price caps on rents does not by itself fix the deeper shortage of rental homes, especially when social affordability and broad access are at stake. Led by Joan Clos, a former minister and ex-mayor of Barcelona affiliated with the PSC, ASVAL argues that the international evidence cited in debates around rent control shows price stabilization measures tend to chill investment and shrink the overall supply of rental units. The group warns that constraint on rents can indirectly restrict the availability of housing for vulnerable groups, while adding a layer of legal uncertainty that unsettles investors and property owners alike. The emphasis remains on expanding the stock of rental housing rather than relying solely on price controls, with the belief that stable supply is the key to affordability in the long run.
ASIPA, the Association of Rental Property Owners Realtors, represents leading Spanish real estate companies across a spectrum of asset types. It characterizes the newly proposed Housing Law as a short-term, inefficient instrument that fails to tackle the core problem in Spain’s leasing market: insufficient supply. The association anticipates immediate consequences such as fewer units remaining on the market and the potential for price increases over the medium and long term. ASIPA stresses the need for a broader, more balanced perspective and calls for trust in the opinions of all stakeholders. It criticizes the passage of the law amid political and ideological noise and warns against hurried decisions that do not reflect practical realities. The association argues that a single-choice approach is not the best path forward for a housing system facing structural gaps. The overall message is clear: sustainable reform requires a comprehensive view of supply dynamics rather than quick fixes that could undermine long-term market health. (Attribution: ASVAL and ASIPA statements on housing policy.)