Alternatives to Traditional Residential Housing · Impact on Housing Demand

In this article, originally published in the Economic and Financial Report released in March 2025 with the support of Banco Sabadell, Jordi Fabregat—professor at Esade and board member of the Esade Alumni Real Estate Club—explores how models such as senior living or student residences could alleviate pressure on the conventional rental market. These alternatives respond to demographic changes and encourage private investment, although a stable and well-designed legal framework is necessary to integrate these new options without distorting the market.