Discover the key differences between tourist rentals and seasonal lets in Spain, from legal requirements and contract lengths to taxation and tenant rights. Whether you're a property owner or tenant, understanding these distinctions is essential for making informed decisions in the Spanish rental market.

Last 3rd of April 2025, Spain’s Horizontal Property Act was amended. This is the law that rules on community of owners in Spain.

In short, yes. Property prices will continue to soar over the next years.Not only can, but it is my view they will climb to new heights. Sounds unreasonable? At a first glance, it would appear so, yes.

Well, well, well. Who could have guessed?The Union formally opened an inquest against Spain on the 18th of June 2025 for unlawful tax discrimination of non-residents.Spain levies an annual non-resident tax (in Spanish, Impuesto sobre la Renta de No Residentes or IRNR for short).

Spain has introduced a new short-term rental registry to regulate tourist accommodations. Property owners must now register rentals with regional authorities, ensuring compliance with safety and zoning rules. The move aims to improve oversight, combat illegal listings, and protect long-term housing availability for residents.

A new draft bill in Spain proposes doubling property prices for non-EU buyers, aiming to curb foreign investment in certain regions and make housing more accessible for locals. If passed, the legislation could significantly impact non-European investors, particularly in popular coastal and urban areas.

Discover the essential steps to buying a new build property in Spain, from choosing the right location and developer to understanding legal requirements, payment plans, and taxes. This guide helps you navigate the process smoothly and make a secure, informed investment.

The purpose of this article is to provide a general overview of the full legal procedure on buying resale property from a private individual.

Springtime is upon us. It is again that bright season of the year where flowers and clovers bloom, bees dart around doing whatever it is they do, and real estate agents are busy dusting off glossy house brochures with big smiles on their faces.

Spain's Golden Visa program, which grants residency to non-EU investors meeting specific investment thresholds, is scheduled to end on April 3, 2025. This decision aims to address concerns about rising property prices and housing accessibility in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, where foreign investments have reportedly been linked to increased real estate costs.