Property for rent in Spain

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.

Booking.com has removed 4,093 tourist accommodation listings in Spain, most of which were in the Canary Islands, following a request from the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and the 2030 Agenda.

The President of the Andalusian Regional Government, Juanma Moreno, has announced the creation of the "Titan Group," a unit within the national police dedicated to monitoring and inspecting illegal tourist accommodation.

Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni has announced that the city will withdraw all 10,101 tourist accommodation licences by November 2028. The aim, according to the city council, is to free up homes for residential use and improve access to housing. However, the measure has sparked swift backlash from the sector, which sees it as a blow to a well-established economic model.

Rural houses already registered on regional tourism registries are exempt from the new Single Register of Short-Term Rentals starting 1 July. This was confirmed by the Spanish Rural Tourism Association (Asetur) after meetings with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda.

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.

Article 18 of the Spanish Urban Leases Act (LAU) outlines, among other provisions, the procedure for updating a property's rent.

Opting for a room in a shared apartment goes miles beyond saving money by splitting rent and bills. With the rising rental prices in Madrid, coliving is part housing solution, part social adventure—an experience as unpredictable as the city itself.

People will spend nearly €110 more per week, on average, to rent a holiday home on the Spanish coast in 2025, an increase of between 6% and 7% compared to the previous year, according to a new report.

Barcelona has announced a landmark decision to put an end to licensed tourist apartments. Mayor Jaume Collboni revealed that the City Council will not renew any licences for short-term tourist accommodation once they expire in November 2028. This policy will impact more than 10,000 legally registered flats across the city and marks a significant departure from Barcelona’s previous approach to tourist accommodation. Mayor Collboni is expected to personally inform Airbnb President Brian Chesky of the decision during a meeting scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

Finding a place to live in the province of Málaga can be challenging, especially if you’re seeking affordable rentals that offer a good quality of life without stretching your budget.Rising demand in the capital and along the Costa del Sol has pushed up rental prices in many areas.

Alterhome has secured €4 million to fund the purchase of a palatial home in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz).

Renting out a property in Spain is still a great way to capitalise on real estate assets. However, those with experience in this field know that being a landlord entails more than just collecting rent every month.

For many people, the biggest downside of renting is the ongoing cost without ever gaining ownership. That’s why many prefer to buy, choosing to pay off a mortgage instead.

“A serious distortion of the current legal framework that would negatively impact a market segment essential for mobility, employment, academic activity and social life in Catalonia” – this is how several organisations have responded to the decree regulating seasonal and room rentals, recently appro

The Canary Islands Government and Airbnb have signed an agreement to identify and remove holiday rental listings that breach regulations in the archipelago. Both parties issued a joint statement confirming that this initiative will also cover tents, campervans, yurts and boats, as they are "clearly inconsistent" with the island's regulations.

The Balearic Islands Government plans to approve the decree on tourism control measures at the Governing Council on 11 April, aiming for it to take effect before the summer. The proposed measures include a ban on new tourist rental properties in multi-family buildings, higher fines and increased collaboration between local councils and the police to tackle illegal holiday rentals. However, the decree will not include the initially proposed increase in the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS).

It has been five years since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and the real estate market has undergone significant changes, particularly in the rental sector. During the period of isolation, the supply of long-term rental properties doubled, peaking in December 2020 as prices fell. However, since then, rental supply has declined by 56%, while prices have risen by 30%. Political measures implemented in response have only reduced stock to minimal levels, placing further strain on the market with heightened demand and record-high prices in many capital cities.

According to the latest report from idealista, the average rental price for houses in the province of Valencia has risen to €12.7 per square metre, following a sharp increase of 15.1% over the past year. However, there are still towns where rental prices remain affordable.

Rent in Barcelona continues to rise. According to the latest idealista report, the average price is €23.6/m2, 13.5% higher than last year. The provincial average is €20.2/m2.

According to the latest idealista report, rental prices in Spain rose by 11.5% in 2024, reaching an all-time high in December with an average of €13.5 per square metre.

17% of the homes rented through idealista in Q4 last year were on the market for less than 24 hours – one percentage point lower than during the same period in 2023, according to a study by idealista, the leading real estate marketplace in southern Europe.Vitoria and Girona recorded the highest perc

Spain’s new Housing Law of 2023, introduced a new index to which all residential rental contracts must be indexed going forward. It replaces the popular Consumer Price Index (or CPI, for short) which was used by almost all rental contracts in Spain.

The Spanish rental market can be an exciting and lucrative venture for UK residents.