Bank of Spain fines Sabadell €16.5m over mortgages
Banco Sabadell faces a €16.5 million penalty for illegally conditioning mortgage approvals on the purchase of linked insurance policies.
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Bank of Spain fines Sabadell €16.5m over mortgages · Bank of Spain raises growth and inflation outlook · Individuals control 92% of Spain's rental market
Bank of Spain raises growth and inflation outlook
The Bank of Spain projects 2.6% growth this year while warning of a rising housing deficit set to reach one million units by 2028.
Individuals control 92% of Spain's rental market
New Bank of Spain data shows three million individuals dominate the rental sector, with 1.5 million owners holding just one property.
Spain faces one million home deficit by 2028
Bank of Spain Deputy Governor Soledad Núñez warns of a growing housing shortfall as property prices outpace national income growth.
Spain's public debt falls below 100% of GDP
Spain’s debt-to-GDP ratio dropped to 99.9% in July 2026, the first time the figure has fallen below the 100% threshold since 2020.
ECB rate hike pushes Spanish mortgage costs up
Rising interest rates and a 12% surge in Spanish house prices have increased annual mortgage repayments by over 1,000 euros for owners.