Madrid and Spain news in English, from the capital outward.
Pozuelo, Majadahonda, Las Rozas, Alcobendas, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Tres Cantos, Getafe and Alcalá de Henares side by side: fare zone, rail links, asking rent and schools.
How a long-term Madrid lease works under the Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos after the October 2026 decree: duration, deposits, rent updates, who pays the agency and what landlords ask you to show.
What the fianza and extra guarantees can be, why your landlord must lodge the deposit with the Comunidad de Madrid, what can be deducted and how to claim it back.
Why so many Madrid listings are temporary, how the October 2026 decree changed the rules, when a temporary contract counts as a normal lease, and which to choose for a 6 to 12 month stay.
Nine Madrid areas that English speakers ask about most, compared by asking rent per square meter, Metro access, noise and everyday feel.
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