Tarragona has recorded a rise in homes being gifted from parents to children, with the number reaching a record level, according to Diari de Tarragona. The trend reflects the pressure of the housing crisis on younger people trying to buy property.
Many millennials are finding it difficult to afford a home on their own, so parents are stepping in with financial help. In some cases, that support means covering a deposit, while in others it means transferring ownership of a property directly to a child.
This pattern points to a wider generational gap in housing access. Older families, including baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964, are using accumulated wealth to help younger relatives secure a place to live in a market shaped by high prices and strict mortgage conditions.
The issue is not limited to Tarragona. Housing affordability remains a concern across Catalonia, and the same pressures are likely to keep shaping how families support first-time buyers in the months ahead. For more Catalonia-wide coverage, see our news page.
