Property for rent in Spain

With the start of 2023, many real estate market agents agree that a change of cycle has begun in the market that is linked to the macroeconomic situation caused by the war, inflation and the rising cost of living and financing.

With just a few days to go before the end of 2022, investors are already thinking about what may be the best investment for next year, especially considering the inflationary context and the regulatory framework affecting rentals in Spain.

According to a study published by idealista, the southern European real estate marketplace, 15% of the properties that were rented through idealista in October had not even been on the market for 24 hours.

A fake listing, a user looking for a rental, a tense WhatsApp conversation and a line of credit with which they bought 9,340 euros are all part of this scam which thankfully has a happy ending. Rental scams in Spain are increasingly common an it's important to know how to spot them and avoid them.

The post-covid socio-economic environment has contributed to the growth of the 'build to rent' (BTR) sector in Spain, an alternative that concentrates millionaire investments due to the good prospects of this type of offer.

Problems and faults in rented flats often become a real headache for tenants and landlords in Spain. Not only because of the inconvenience they inevitably cause, but often also because of the question of who is responsible for the cost of repairs.

If you are renting a property in Spain and wish to leave the property early, you are within your rights to do so. The law allows tenants in Spain to leave a property if at least six months of the contract have passed, also known as the minimum obligatory stay in Spain.

If you have a property or holiday home in Spain, one option to make some extra money in the off-season is renting out your home. While renting out a property is a great way to make extra money and a good way to keep your house from being empty, renting a property out is certainly not risk-free.

The Regional Government in Madrid has given the go-ahead to the Central Government's 250 euro monthly rental subsidy for young people under the age of 35 who rent a property or a room in the region.

For the research branch of the Spanish bank BBVA, improving the employment situation of young people, increasing the supply of housing and legal certainty are the lines of action needed to facilitate access to renting among young people in Spain, according to its study 'Measures to encourage re

Letur, a village in the Sierra del Segura in Albacete, wants to fight against depopulation and has launched an initiative to attract the interest of workers who wish to leave city life behind and live surrounded by nature and tranquillity.

July. It’s that month of the year again when landlords are - once more - making a killing through rental income. Have you tried booking in Spain a flat or villa in July, August, or September?

If you own a property in Spain, perhaps a holiday home that you rent out for the rest of the year when you're not using it, a great way to make some extra money is by renting it out.

As we predicted in our previous article (Spanish Government introduces inflation control in long term rentals – 11th April 2022), because of Spain’s high inflation, the government would continue to ‘chain’ (by this we mean renew every 3 months) the 2% inflation cap on long term rentals. Spain’s Nat

Perhaps you own a Spanish property or holiday but don't get much of a chance to use it. Having an empty house in Spain is a missed opportunity. You have to pay expenses and taxes, even if you don't use it.

When renting a property in Spain, in the majority of cases, and as stated in Spain's rental law (LAU), you will be required to pay a deposit to cover possible damages that may arise during the lease. But what happens if the owner refuses to return your deposit in Spain at the end of the contract?

Living near the beach and being able to enjoy the Spanish coast not only during the summer is a pleasure that is everyone's reach with a rented property.

Spain’s National Bureau of Statistics (INE) reported in April inflation hit 9.8% Year-Over-Year during March 2022 (up from 7.6% on the previous month). This is the highest figure in over 37 years, since 1985.

Record inflation levels in Spain are resulting in many tenants having their monthly rent raised by landlords, not to mention the ongoing war in Ukraine which is having a further effect on the Spanish economy. The question is, can my landlord increase my rent due to rising inflation?

Inflation in Spain hit 7.6% Year-Over-Year during February. This is the highest figure in over 33 years and is a major source of concern. There are several factors behind this sharp rise.

When renting a house, it is important to pay close attention to the contractual information in order to avoid any surprises or damages that may arise. There are different types of rental contracts, depending on the time and type of property.

One year after the introduction of the Catalan rent cap law limiting rental prices in the region (known in Spain as "la ley catalana del alquiler"), the data show that the measure has had two main consequences: 1.

How can I legally rent my property in Spain?

A fairly common question we get is how a landlord goes about updating a rental.

Milan is the southern European city that requires the greatest effort to rent a property: in the great Italian economic hub, families must spend 42.6% of their income on rent, according to a study by idealista, which crosses rental prices in March 2021 and estimated* household incomes.