Current rental regulations are benefiting those with higher purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the annual report prepared by Amat Immobiliaris, based on its own rental and sales data in the markets where it operates—primarily the Barcelona metropolitan area, especially the Catalan capital, Sant Just Desvern, and Sant Cugat del Vallès. "Those who benefit most from the regulations are those with greater purchasing power," stated Guifré Homedes, the group's CEO, because "if an apartment is rented for €1,000, it's more likely that someone who can pay €1,200 will be able to afford it." The report makes it clear that the most significant problem with the rental market is the lack of supply, and while it appreciates the government's Plan 50,000 initiative to promote affordable rental housing in Catalonia through public-private partnerships, it concludes that this will not yield tangible results until at least 2030. Amat Immobiliaris asserts that the rental market supply is not recovering and is becoming "polarized," shifting towards larger apartments. This trend is driving up rental prices in its portfolio despite the rent cap in place in high-demand areas. Furthermore, the group's data also shows that, for the second consecutive year, the percentage of contracts signed by younger tenants is decreasing, and that the typical local tenant is now between 40 and 60 years old. "Young tenants are having a very difficult time," stated Homedes. As a result, the average cost of rent has risen from €15.09 per square meter per month in 2024 to €16.45 per square meter per month in 2025, an increase of 8.9%. Similarly, the average absolute rental income also increased from €1,384 to €1,482 per month, a rise of 7.1%.