The forum, which brings together nearly 20,000 professionals and hundreds of companies, became the scene of demonstrations organized by social groups. During the visit of the Community of Madrid president to one of the stands, several protesters threw leaflets and objects, chanting slogans against the current rental management model and real estate speculation.
Prior to these incidents, a group of people blocked the north access of the exhibition center, requiring Police intervention to identify and remove the participants. The protesters carried signs criticizing the investment funds present at the fair.
During the event, the regional government reiterated its opposition to intervening in rental prices, arguing that such measures could reduce the available supply. The administration outlined its housing plans, which include building thousands of protected units and promoting the Plan Vive to encourage affordable rentals.
Meanwhile, the Madrid City Council highlighted the capital's role as an economic engine, noting the need to increase housing supply to address the deficit estimated by the Bank of Spain. According to municipal data, the city has land available for new developments and accounts for a significant portion of national real estate investment.
