Madrid housing market at risk of bubble as wealthy foreigners drive up prices
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 08:56 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Madrid has become an increasingly popular destination for wealthy Latin American investors and young Americans, who are settling in the city's most historic neighbourhoods and pushing up prices in an already competitive housing market. Analysts warn Spain faces the risk of a housing bubble as a result.
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