Canarias Tourist Rental Rules 2026: What Owners Must Know
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You own — or are buying — a property in the Canary Islands to let to tourists, and the rules just changed under your feet.The 2025 Canary Islands law now caps tourist-use homes: as a rule only 10% of homes in a building or area may be holiday lets (up…
Baleares Holiday Rental Law 2026: Guide for Foreign Owners
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You bought — or you are about to buy — a property in the Balearics with holiday rental in mind. Here is what catches owners out: the Balearics have the strictest holiday-let rules in Spain, and a property that is perfect to live in can be flatly barred from short-term…
Holiday Rental Licence Valencia 2026: ETV Complete Guide
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You are buying — or already own — a property in the Comunidad Valenciana and plan to let it short-term to tourists. Before you count on that income, one document decides everything: the favourable municipal urban-compatibility report (ICU).Without a favourable ICU you cannot register the property as a tourist let…
Renting Out Property in Andalucía 2026: VFT Licence Guide
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Renting Out Property in Andalucía: VFT Licence Requirements 2026 If you plan to rent a Spanish property in Andalucía to tourists, the short answer is yes — you almost certainly need a VFT licence (Vivienda con Fines Turísticos). The longer answer is that the VFT licence alone is not enough:…
Rent to Buy in Spain 2026: Legal Guide for Foreign Buyers
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Rent-to-buy — known in Spanish as alquiler con opción a compra — is gaining traction among expats who want to live in their future Spanish home before committing to the purchase. The model lets a tenant rent a property for a defined period with a contractual right to buy it…
Reformas LAU 2026: Cambios para Propietarios en Espana
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La Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU) es el marco legal que regula los contratos de arrendamiento residencial y comercial en España. La Ley de Vivienda de 2024 introdujo cambios materiales para propietarios, particularmente en torno a zonas tensionadas, control de rentas, protección frente a desahucio para inquilinos vulnerables, y la…
LAU 2026 Updates: Rental Law Changes for Landlords in Spain
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Spain’s Law on Urban Rentals (Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos, LAU) is the legal framework governing residential and commercial leases. The 2024 Housing Act (Ley de Vivienda) introduced material changes for landlords, particularly around stress zones, rent control, eviction protections for vulnerable tenants, and the 90% income reduction for residents who…
NRUA: What is this notice from the Spanish Land Registry and who is affected by the March deadline?
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Update — June 2026: Spain’s Supreme Court (judgment of 19 May 2026, published in the BOE on 8 June 2026, BOE-A-2026-12300) has struck down the national “Registro Único” short-term rental registry (the NRUA) created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, because the State lacked competence to create it. Further Supreme Court rulings…
Seasonal and Room Rentals in Catalonia: Key Legal Changes under Law 11/2025
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If you let a seasonal or room rental in Catalonia, Law 11/2025 quietly moved the goalposts from 1 January 2026 — get the contract justification wrong and the let can be reclassified as a regulated tenancy. Quick Answer: Catalonia’s Law 11/2025 changed the rules for seasonal and room rentals from…
Rental Compliance: Why Rentability Must Be Assessed Before You Buy in Spain
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As lawyers, we do not leave rentability to the end of the purchase process. We integrate it from the very beginning through a dedicated service: Rental Compliance. If you are buying a property in Spain with the intention of renting it — whether as a tourist rental, a seasonal (mid-term)…
Rental Compliance in Spain: Can I Really Rent This Property?
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Update — June 2026: Spain’s Supreme Court (judgment of 19 May 2026, published in the BOE on 8 June 2026, BOE-A-2026-12300) has struck down the national “Registro Único” short-term rental registry (the NRUA) created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, because the State lacked competence to create it. Further Supreme Court rulings…
Spain: What the December 2025 Ministerial Order Really Adds to Short-Term Rental Law (and Why It Matters in 2026)
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Update — June 2026: Spain’s Supreme Court (judgment of 19 May 2026, published in the BOE on 8 June 2026, BOE-A-2026-12300) has struck down the national “Registro Único” short-term rental registry (the NRUA) created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, because the State lacked competence to create it. Further Supreme Court rulings…
Buying a Property for Tourist Rentals in Andalusia? 5 Community Documents Your Independent Lawyer Must Add to the Due Diligence Checklist
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Update — June 2026: Spain’s Supreme Court (judgment of 19 May 2026, published in the BOE on 8 June 2026, BOE-A-2026-12300) has struck down the national “Registro Único” short-term rental registry (the NRUA) created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, because the State lacked competence to create it. Further Supreme Court rulings…
Unlocking Spain’s Empty Homes: The Cue from Asturias
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A few days ago, Campbell Ferguson shared on LinkedIn a simple, powerful idea: activate empty homes with solid guarantees for owners and affordable leases for those in need. Asturias is already piloting this with a public scheme that leases private homes for several years, pays a steady rent to owners,…
Can You Short-Let Here? Spain 2025 Guide
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Buying in Spain with plans to rent? Rules for short-term (tourist) rentals are shifting fast—and they vary by city, street, and even building. This guide gives you a plain-English snapshot: where bans or caps already apply, where tighter rules are coming, and how a mid-stay strategy (31–180 days) can keep…
Find Your Place in Spain: A Clear Start for Buyers Who Want to Use + Rent
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Buying in Spain is exciting — and it’s also full of different rental rules depending on the region, city, neighborhood, and even the building. If you want a home you can enjoy now and also rent when you’re not using it, the real starting point is understanding where your plan…
Spain Holiday Lets vs. Seasonal Rentals — Region-by-Region (2024–2025)
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Update — June 2026: Spain’s Supreme Court (judgment of 19 May 2026, published in the BOE on 8 June 2026, BOE-A-2026-12300) has struck down the national “Registro Único” short-term rental registry (the NRUA) created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, because the State lacked competence to create it. Further Supreme Court rulings…
Rental Contracts in Spain 2025: Why You Need an Independent Lawyer
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The Spanish rental market is one of the most dynamic in Europe, attracting both locals and expats. Whether you are a tenant renting a home in Spain or a landlord letting your property, a solid and legally compliant rental agreement is essential. But with fast-moving deals, pressure from agents, and…
Buying a Tourist Rental Property in Spain: How we helped our client invest safely in Altea (Alicante) in 2025
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Buying a holiday rental property in Spain — especially in the Valencian Community — is no longer straightforward. With moratoriums, stricter regulations, and constant changes in 2025, investors must be careful to avoid buying a property that cannot be legally rented. Recently, we helped a British client who wanted to…
Buying Property for Tourist Rental in Andalusia in 2025: Understanding the Complexity of Tourist Licenses
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Andalusia remains in 2025 one of the most attractive regions in Spain for property investment. With its sunshine, beaches, and strong tourist demand, many foreign buyers are considering acquiring properties here to use personally and rent out for income. But buying a property for short-term rental is no longer just…
Valencia Tourist Rentals vs. Seasonal Contracts: Holiday Let Laws in Spain Explained
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If you own a property in the Valencia region of Spain and are considering renting it out, you may be wondering: Can I use a tourist licence for all stays, or should I switch to a seasonal rental contract under the LAU? This is one of the most common questions…
Non-EU Property Owners in Spain: Tax Deductions, Legal Uncertainty and the Value of a Prudent Strategy
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If you are a non-EU owner renting out a property in Spain — American, British, Canadian, anyone outside the EU — you were long taxed more harshly than EU owners: taxed on gross rent with no deductions. That has changed.A 2025 National Court (Audiencia Nacional) ruling confirmed that non-EU non-residents…
FAQ – Tourist Housing Regulation in Andalusia (Updated May 2025)
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1. What is considered a “tourist housing” in Andalusia? A vivienda de uso turístico is any dwelling equipped for immediate use, offered for short-term stays in exchange for payment, and promoted through tourist channels (such as booking platforms or travel agencies). It can be rented year-round or during specific declared…
Can Your Community Really Ban Your Vacation Rental in 2025? Not Always, And Here’s Why.
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As a Spanish lawyer who deals with these very issues every day, I can tell you that the rise of short-term vacation rentals has created a lot of friction in residential communities. Many of you are asking: “Can my neighbors or community legally stop me from renting out my apartment…
Helping English-speaking property owners in Spain comply with the new 2025 short-term rental rules and avoid penalties
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Update — June 2026: Spain’s Supreme Court (judgment of 19 May 2026, published in the BOE on 8 June 2026, BOE-A-2026-12300) has struck down the national “Registro Único” short-term rental registry (the NRUA) created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, because the State lacked competence to create it. Further Supreme Court rulings…
Renting Property in Spain in 2026: Legal Questions & Answers for Landlords and Tenants(Residential, Seasonal & Tourist Rentals)
Update — June 2026: Spain’s Supreme Court (judgment of 19 May 2026, published in the BOE on 8 June 2026, BOE-A-2026-12300) has struck down the national “Registro Único” short-term rental registry (the NRUA) created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, because the State lacked competence to create it. Further Supreme Court rulings…