Inside Spain: Catalonia backs ban on foreign residents buying homes

"In an effort to cool Spain's property boom, the Catalan Parliament has passed laws requiring temporary residents with less than five years' residency to prove they have permanent status before buying homes. However, the proposal faces strong opposition from political parties and leaders who fear it could fuel anti-immigrant sentiment. The move is part of a broader debate over Spain's housing crisis and how to balance immigration with housing needs, while also raising complex legal challenges tied to EU capital movement regulations."