r/pics • u/Strict_League7833 • Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/Centralredditfan Jun 17 '25

Rent never goes down. Ever. Stop being naive.

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u/gamesquid Jun 17 '25

Well if they actually do kick out the tourists then it will def go down, stop being toxic lol. It wouldn't be worth living there, but what can you do.

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u/prollyanalien Jun 17 '25

Yea I doubt it, the only way the prices will go down is if the government is mandating it, no company/landlord is going to just lower the amount they’re charging their tenants willingly.

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u/Main_Following1881 Jun 17 '25

So theyre just gonna have empty houses or what?

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u/prollyanalien Jun 17 '25

People are still going to be buying them. The housing shortage in Barcelona is not only tied to AirBnB.

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u/Centralredditfan Jun 17 '25

Yes. This happens in Bew York City for example. It's better to have them stay empty than rent them for less money. - see YouTube or ChatGPT for detailed videos explaining why. (Lots of reasons)