Pets in housing

Communal areas in residential developments have evolved significantly in recent years, expanding beyond traditional facilities to include swimming pools, gyms, coworking spaces and social areas. Now, that trend is extending to another important member of many households: pets. The Grove, a new development by Praxfer Homes in San Pedro Alcántara (Marbella), will feature a dedicated pet spa within the complex for grooming and pet care. According to its listing on idealista, homes are available from €595,000.

Spain’s new animal welfare law has tightened rules on breeding, selling and adopting pets, and is preparing the ground for possible restrictions on some exotic animals. What the new pet law in Spain means for dog and cat ownersSpain’s Animal Welfare Law sets national standards that apply across

Renting in Spain with pets is absolutely possible, but it isn’t always straightforward.

A recent court ruling in Galicia has confirmed that a homeowners’ association can enforce a ban on pets when that restriction has been properly approved and formally included in the community bylaws.

During the last term of office, the Spanish Law 7/2023, of March 28, on protecting the rights and well-being of animals, was approved.