Licencia VFT en Andalucia 2026: Proceso para Vivienda Turistica
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Los alquileres turisticos en Andalucía se regulan bajo la categoría regional VFT (Vivienda con Fines Turisticos). Alquilar una vivienda española en Airbnb, Booking o directamente a huespedes de corta estancia sin el registro VFT correspondiente es una vía rápida hacia sanciones, disputas contractuales con plataformas y liquidaciones tributarias. Esta guía…
Spain Tourist Rental Licence (VFT) 2026: Andalucia Process
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Tourist rentals in Andalusia are regulated under the regional category VFT (Vivienda con Fines Turisticos) — Property for Tourism Purposes. Renting a Spanish home on Airbnb, Booking, or directly to short-stay guests without proper VFT registration is a fast track to fines, contract disputes with platforms, and tax assessments. This…
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…
The Spanish Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad) can refuse your NRUA even if you hold a licence: what’s changed and how to protect yourself
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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 Off-Plan in Tarifa: the 2026 Essentials (Licences, Timelines, Buyer Protection)
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Updated January 2026 Tarifa is small, supply is tight, and new-build stock is limited—so when an off-plan unit comes up, it attracts serious attention. But that scarcity also means contracts are often developer-led, reservation windows are short, and buyers can feel rushed into paying before the fundamentals are properly pinned…
How One Community President Took Control of the Tourist Rental Issue – and Won
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When Emma, a British owner in a coastal Spanish community, accepted the role of president she didn’t expect conflict. But within months, complaints about noisy short-term rentals were piling up and the administrator refused to call an Extraordinary General Meeting to address the issue. Owners were frustrated, finances were in…
Case Study: How Legal Due Diligence Saved a Client from a Costly Mistake in Mallorca
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Not long ago, an international client approached us eager to buy a stylish apartment in Palma. It was marketed as “holiday-rental ready”, with an asking price that reflected its supposed short-term rental income potential. But when we conducted our legal due diligence, the reality was very different: The apartment had…
Things to Consider if You Buy a Tourist Rental Property in Andalusia After April 2025
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Thinking of buying a property with a tourist licence in Andalusia? Since 3 April 2025, new rules and interpretations from the Andalusian authorities are affecting how ownership changes are handled. Here are the key questions and answers: Tell us what you are facingEmail marialuisa@costaluzlawyers.es with a short description of your…
Spain holiday rental fines 2025 – Avoid penalties under the new law
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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…
Short-Term Rental Regulations Around the Mediterranean
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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…
Is Your Rental at Risk? Upcoming Law Requires Mandatory Registration from July 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…
Spain Short-Term Rental Registration 2026: Regional Rules After the National Registry Was Annulled
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If you let a property short-term in Spain, you have probably heard about the national short-term rental register that was meant to be mandatory from July 2025 — and you are not sure whether you still need to register, or where.Here is where it stands: Spain’s Supreme Court (judgment 620/2026…
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…
Q&A: Supreme Court Rulings on Banning Short-Term Tourist Rentals in Spain
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With the increasing popularity of short-term tourist rentals, especially through platforms like Airbnb, many communities of property owners in Spain have faced challenges maintaining peace and order within residential buildings. The Spanish Supreme Court has now clarified the legal framework, making it easier for communities to regulate or ban tourist…
Q&A: Understanding Catalonia’s new tourist apartment regulations
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape surrounding tourist accommodations. Stay informed to navigate the intricacies of the evolving regulations in this dynamic region.
New Decree regulating tourist rentals in Spain overturned by Congress
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The Royal Decree-law 21/2018, of 14 December 2018, of urgent measures in the matter of housing and rent was revoked yesterday, 22 January 2019, by the Congress of Deputies. 243 deputies out of 350 voted against it. So, questions again: What guarantee is required in a rental agreement? There is…
Collaborative platforms & tourist websites under tax control in Spain
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On 24th May 2018, model 179 on “Quarterly informative declaration of the assignment of use of housing for tourist purposes” was approved. It is another controversial information obligation which is now being reviewed by the Supreme Court. Despite the information obligation being quarterly, the Treasury agreed, exceptionally, that incomes obtained…