Press – Effects Royal Decrees 26/2027 and 2772026

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The publication of Royal Decrees 26/2026 and 27/2026 has led to increased media engagement by the UNESCO Chair in Housing; a summary follows below:

Publication

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Dr. Gemma Caballé has published the article “Dual Mandate in Catalan Civil Law: Analysis and Application in the Real Estate Sector” in the Revista Catalana de Dret Privat (Catalan Journal of Private Law), Vol. 31, 2025. The study analyzes the mandate contract under Catalan civil law and, specifically, the concept of the dual mandate, as regulated by Article 622-25.3 of the Civil Code of Catalonia.

It can be downloaded at: https://revistes.iec.cat/index.php/RCDP/article/view/156971

 

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Dr. Gemma Caballe is interviewed by RNE about the role of real estate intermediation (September 25, 2025).

The interview can be accessed at: https://www.rtve.es/play/audios/fin-de-mes/fin-mes-papel-intermediacion-inmobiliaria-25-09-26/17241322/

 

19th International Workshop “Collaborative Housing: Typology, Suitability, and Experiences”

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The UNESCO Chair in Housing is organizing a workshop titled “Collaborative Housing: Typology, Suitability, and Experiences”. Dr. Philippa Hughes has spent two years conducting research at the URV UNESCO Chair in Housing, investigating key aspects of collaborative housing in Catalonia and England; her work has led to the establishment of a typology and an analysis of the motivations for choosing this lifestyle, as well as the experiences and challenges faced by residents. This research was carried out within the framework of the European project CollabHome, supported by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship from the European Commission.

The seminar will take place on October 13, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Room at the URV Catalunya Campus; Prof. Hughes will present her findings and lead a discussion with the attendees.

 

 

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Prof. Dr. Sergio Nasarre participates in the article “Soil, bureaucracy and rules that keep changing hinder 20 years of attempts to solve the housing problem” (19-9-2026).

Link: https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/observatorios/vivienda/20260919/suelo-burocracia-normas-no-paran-cambiar-lastran-anos-intentos-solucionar-problema-vivienda/1003744388558_0.html

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Dr. Héctor Simón Moreno participates in the article “Los trasteros son el nuevo negocio de la falta de vivienda en Tarragona: alquilar una habitación más” in Diari de Tarragona (12-9-2026).

The news is available at: https://www.diaridetarragona.com/tarragona/270404/trasteros-son-nuevo-negocio-falta-vivienda-tarragona-alquilar-habitacion.html

 

 

 

 

 

Tarragona Radio

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Dr. Héctor Simón participated in the “Obert x Vacances” program on Tarragona Ràdio (September 3, 2026).

Link to the interview: https://alacarta.tarragonaradio.cat/podcasts/obert-x-vacances/obert-x-vacances-actualitat-habitatge-i-cultura-popular/

New issue Journal Housing

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The no. 24 of the biannual journal “Housing” (July 2025-June 2026) of the UNESCO Housing Chair is already available. 

Agenda of the Chair

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The Agenda of the Chair num. 51 for the month of September-October 2026 is already available.

Link to all agendas: https://housing.urv.cat/en/agenda/

 

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Prof. Dr. Sergio Nasarre participates in the article “Tarragona, even without fines for not topping the price of rentals” in Diari de Tarragona (22-8-2026).

The news is available at: https://www.diaridetarragona.com/tarragona/268963/tarragona-aun-multas-topar-precio-alquileres.html