61% of Spaniards See Inheriting a Home as Unlikely, Weighing on Housing Market

Sixty-one percent of Spaniards consider it unlikely they will inherit a home, according to survey data released May 27, 2026, highlighting the worsening accessibility of the nation’s housing market. Only one in five property sellers received their home through inheritance, underscoring a shrinking path to homeownership. The findings mark a structural shift in wealth transfer, as intergenerational handovers fail to offset strained affordability. With traditional purchase routes also out of reach for many, the housing shortage may deepen. The sentiment signals sustained demand for rental properties and limited sales market turnover, potential headwinds for real estate transactions and construction activity. Policymakers face growing pressure to boost housing supply as demographic and economic pressures reshape the landscape.