Access a dwelling It continues to be the main concern for Spaniards, according to the latest CIS barometer. 30.4% of those surveyed consider that complicated access to housing is a national problem, since according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE)its price has increased by 70% in the last ten years.
The data indicate that, in all the autonomous communities, rent is more expensive than in 2007, and second-hand housing exceeds the price of 18 years ago. In this way, buying or renting a home tops the list of concerns of Spaniards. Behind, according to the CIS, are immigration and employment quality.
Faced with this situation, many people are looking for cheaper alternatives that facilitate access to a home. Prices in large cities are very high, so some opt for houses on the outskirts or in nearby towns.
One of these options is Glass Scaffoldlocated southwest of the Community of Madrid. This town has an average price of 1,059 euros per square meter, well below the regional average of 4,343 euros. It is located 86 kilometers from Madrid and near Toledo and Ávila.
The town has approximately 3,200 inhabitants and is known for its tradition in glass industry, which gives it its name. During the 16th and 17th centuries, glass ovens were installed to supply the Royal Apothecary of the Monastery of El Escorial. In addition, it has the Palace of the Marquis of Villena, the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the House of the Savages.
In Cadalso de los Vidrios you can find apartments from 55,000 euros or chalets with pools from almost 150,000 euros. The town allows you to live in a much larger house, the price of which would be totally different if it were located in another municipality in the region.
