Madrid's Ayuso moves into rented flat in Puerta de Hierro
Isabel Díaz Ayuso leaves her Chamberí penthouse for a rented luxury flat in Puerta de Hierro with private security and a pool. The move coincides with her partner's trial.
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Ayuso swaps her Chamberí penthouse for a luxury gated community
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has moved house. This week, the Madrid regional president left the penthouse in Chamberí she shared with her partner and settled into a luxury flat in Puerta de Hierro. The new home, between 130 and 150 square metres, sits inside a gated community with private security, a pool and a garage. Renting a flat like that in this well-heeled area of northwest Madrid runs around €2,500 to €3,000 a month.
The paradox of the move
The change is not merely about property. The previous home made headlines for its value: €6.7 million. Now, Ayuso has opted to rent, a decision some read as a gesture of restraint. The shadow of the legal case surrounding her partner, Alberto González Amador, a businessman accused of alleged tax fraud and awaiting trial, hangs over the move.
It is striking that the president, who prides herself on austere management, chose one of Madrid's most expensive areas. But others argue the price is reasonable compared with the previous penthouse, and that private security is a justifiable requirement for a public figure. The real debate is not about bricks, but about the political message.
The information, published by «El País», details that Ayuso viewed the flat two weeks ago and signed the contract this week. With her partner's case looming, choosing a rented flat in a private community adds a layer of discretion. The luxury, though, is still there: pool, garage and 24-hour security. The only difference is that every bill now has a price tag.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has moved house. This week, the Madrid regional president left the penthouse in Chamberí she shared with her partner and settled into a luxury flat in Puerta de Hierro. The new home, between 130 and 150 square metres, sits inside a gated community with private security, a pool and a garage. Renting a flat like that in this well-heeled area of northwest Madrid runs around €2,500 to €3,000 a month.
The paradox of the move
The change is not merely about property. The previous home made headlines for its value: €6.7 million. Now, Ayuso has opted to rent, a decision some read as a gesture of restraint. The shadow of the legal case surrounding her partner, Alberto González Amador, a businessman accused of alleged tax fraud and awaiting trial, hangs over the move.
It is striking that the president, who prides herself on austere management, chose one of Madrid's most expensive areas. But others argue the price is reasonable compared with the previous penthouse, and that private security is a justifiable requirement for a public figure. The real debate is not about bricks, but about the political message.
The information, published by «El País», details that Ayuso viewed the flat two weeks ago and signed the contract this week. With her partner's case looming, choosing a rented flat in a private community adds a layer of discretion. The luxury, though, is still there: pool, garage and 24-hour security. The only difference is that every bill now has a price tag.
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