The Catalan People's Party (PP) has signaled its intention to bring a legal challenge to Spain's Constitutional Court regarding a proposed law that aims to limit speculative housing purchases, which was negotiated between the Catalan government led by Salvador Illa and other left-wing parties. Party leader Alejandro Fernández described the measure as an 'unacceptable attack on private property' and stressed that if the law is passed, they will use available legal mechanisms to contest it.

Fernández voiced strong criticism of the proposed law, arguing that it would undermine the housing market not only in Catalonia but across Spain. He stated that such policies would obliterate the hopes of millions of young people who face unprecedented challenges in acquiring housing. The proposed legislation, which is still in the negotiation phase in the Catalan Parliament, could set a precedent as it would make Catalonia the first autonomous community to implement such limits on housing speculation.

This legal action reflects ongoing tensions between differing political ideologies regarding housing policies in Spain. The proposal is part of a broader budget agreement, and its passage could signify a shift in how housing issues are approached by regional governments. As the debate continues, the implications for both property rights and housing accessibility in Catalonia remain significant, highlighting the complexities of addressing housing crises in urban areas while balancing the interests of various stakeholders.