Txema

Txema is a resident of a building located at number 14 Sant Agustí street in the Vila de Gràcia neighborhood of Barcelona. He is currently facing eviction due to a Dutch investment fund's plans to convert the building into a coliving complex, dividing existing apartments into multiple rental rooms. This situation has garnered significant attention and resistance from local residents and the Sindicat de Llogateres (Tenants Union), who view the conversion as detrimental to the community and an example of investment funds prioritizing profit over affordable housing. The eviction has been temporarily suspended due to the organized resistance, and the Catalan government is reportedly investigating the investment fund's activities. Txema's case highlights the growing tensions surrounding housing affordability and the impact of real estate investment on local communities in Barcelona.