Property for rent in Spain

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.

How much is rent in Spain? The good news for those who are planning to rent property in Spain in 2021, a great alternative if you're not ready to buy, is that the price of housing rental in Spain has fallen by 3.8% during the 12 months of the pandemic, according to a report published by idealista.

A question we frequently get asked by clients is if they should be paying 1 or 2 months’ security deposit on renting out in Spain. The short reply is it depends.

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic where the tourism sector has been heavily affected in Spain, Barcelona City Council has announced that it plans to ban the rental of rooms for less than a month to prevent the proliferation of tourist rentals in the city. Tourist or short-term rentals h

Investing in Spanish property to let it out (BTL) became a hugely profitable business over the last five years, yielding two digit returns year-on-year.

The leading real estate marketplace in Spain, idealista, has launched a new service that allows the creation and remote signing of rental contracts for real estate agencies, landlords and tenants.

It is in times of uncertainty and crisis that scams become more and more evident, with many people in many areas breaking the rules and laws for their own benefit.

When renting a house in Spain, many doubts and questions may arise, especially for expats and those moving to Spain for the first time.

The following is a list of clauses commonly mis-used in long-term rental contracts in Spain. This article refers to the lease regime under the Spanish Urban Tenancy Act affecting long-term rentals.