PSOE deputy Mercè Perea labeled investment firms 'vulture funds' despite owning 13 homes
PSOE MP Mercè Perea, who declares ownership of 13 urban properties, called a small landlord a "vulture fund" in a recent social media post.
Barcelona's PSOE representative Mercè Perea disclosed in her latest asset declaration that she owns 13 urban dwellings, nine of which were received as gifts and four bought outright or partially. This level of ownership meets the definition of a "large holder" set out in the 2023 Housing Law, which applies to individuals with more than ten residential properties. Despite this, Perea used her X account on 23 September 2026 to denounce a small firm that manages a single apartment, calling it a "vulture fund" and urging tighter regulation.
The incident underscores a perceived inconsistency, as the deputy herself benefits from extensive property holdings while condemning a much smaller landlord. The episode adds to ongoing criticism of the PSOE’s rhetoric on investment funds and public housing policy.
Why it matters
It reveals a potential double standard in a lawmaker's criticism of housing investors while she herself is a major property owner.
How this story developed
- Sep 29 Polls show PSOE slipping below 26% as opposition parties surge ahead
- Oct 2 Feijóo held a press conference after two housing decrees were rejected, blaming Sánchez for the lack of parliamentary support and urging a vote to let citizens decide. He criticized the use of housing issues for electoral tactics and called for the prime minister to address the nation directly. The PP leader argued that the government no longer has backing from either the Cortes or the public.
- Oct 4 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is contemplating calling a snap election after the PP, Vox and Junts blocked housing-crisis decrees, prompting massive protests in Madrid.
- Oct 5 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will speak at 9 a.m. on Monday from Moncloa to reveal his stance on an early election, after cancelling his morning agenda and that of several ministers.
- Oct 5 Speculation has grown that Sánchez may call a snap election following a weekend reflection period.
- Oct 5 Widespread demonstrations in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Malaga have intensified a long-standing housing crisis, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call early elections.
- Oct 5 Sánchez announced a snap parliamentary election for 29 November.
- Oct 5 The CCOO and UGT unions have agreed to call a 24-hour general strike aimed at securing livable wages that enable access to adequate housing.
- Oct 5 The latest poll aggregation shows the People's Party at 33% and Vox at 18%, widening the lead over the PSOE.
- Oct 6 Sánchez dissolved the Cortes and set a date for a snap election.
- Oct 6 Unions have moved from announcing intent to reaching an agreement that still needs internal approval.
- Oct 6 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election.
- Oct 7 Unions have said the strike will take place shortly before the snap election campaign, but the exact date remains under discussion.
- Oct 8 The Sánchez government delivered two housing decree‑laws to the Permanent Deputation for review.
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