Holiday home

Fifty-five per cent of short-term rental owners in Spain support regulations that benefit residents and hosts, while 8% suggest the need for stricter rules to combat the negative effects of gentrification, and the remaining 20% have not formed an opinion, according to Holidu. In the survey, 74% of

An increasing number of foreign visitors are choosing to rent holiday homes over hotels, drawn by the greater freedom, privacy, and flexibility. This trend has now extended to the renowned Golden Triangle on the Costa del Sol, formed by Marbella, Estepona and Benahavis, where the real estate agency Pure Living Properties states that luxury holiday rentals have increased by 30% between January and August. In this period, it has recorded more reservations than in all of 2023, while the average length of stay has tripled, reaching 18 days.

Summer has arrived, which means the holiday season is at its peak. Scammers are also at their peak, as a new rental season allows them to scam people.

Beach houses in Spain are always an attractive option for families and potential investors, especially during the summer season.

​​​​​​​Rent an apartment on the beachfront will mean an average expense of about 1,160 euros per week, according to the study carried out by Tecnitasa for the month of August. This price is almost 10% more compared to last summer, and more than 40% if we compare it with the summer of 2020, coming out of the worst of the pandemic.

The Secretary General of Consumption, Bibiana Medialdea, estimates that over 90% of the tourist flats registered in some cities in Spain are non-compliant, after learning that the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030 is investigating tourist rental platforms to find listed properties without a license and studies the possibility of opening disciplinary proceedings and imposing fines of up to €100,000. The objective of the investigation is to protect consumers and users from these practices.

According to the Association of Property Registrars, property purchases by foreign capital reached record highs, representing almost 15% of the total number of transactions in 2023. Spain is always an attractive country for foreigners, so good property transactions are also expected for this type of client in the summer and growth in the summer season, according to experts consulted by idealista/news.

Valencia City Council unanimously approved suspending the processing and granting of licences for tourist flats in the city for one year, which can be extended for a further year. The proposal promoted by María José Catalá's city council was approved by all the parties, PP and Vox in the government and Compromís and PSPV-PSOE in the opposition. The suspension will affect temporary accommodation in regular blocks of flats and commercial ground floors in the city that request it, but not blocks of tourist apartments or tourist apartments on the first floors that have an independent access.

The number of tourist properties in Spain has risen sharply in the last year. According to the INE, in February there were 351,389 tourist flats throughout Spain, representing an increase of 9.2% year-on-year. Andalusia is the region with the most units (82,454), followed by the Valencian Community (59,413) and Catalonia (52,598). Currently, tourist flats represent 1.33% of the total residential stock, although their weight exceeds 1% in provinces such as Girona, Malaga, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas. On the other hand, in Madrid and Barcelona they represent less than 0.7%.

Spain is a popular tourist destination, especially known for its beautiful beaches. In this context, beachfront flats are an increasingly popular choice of accommodation and residence: they are usually located just a few steps from the sand and generally offer spectacular views of the sea or ocean.

Legally renting a property for tourist purposes implies complying with certain requirements that may vary depending on different factors: whether it is a business or professional activity; where the accommodation is located; whether or not it is in a horizontal property regime... Firstly, you should know who regulates tourist accommodation: the regulations that regulate flats and houses for tourist use in Spain are the responsibility of the autonomous communities and the owners themselves.

It has always been said that buying your first home is one of the most difficult decisions of your life. Knowing where you want to live, the property's layout and the area are factors to be taken into account. But it's a decision that experts say is made in a time of need. The same does not happen with second homes: a thoughtful decision, but a little less so, and one that awakens a need when you begin to glimpse summer.

For a long time, Spain has been a popular destination for second-home buyers.

The Government of the Canary Islands has presented the draft Law on Sustainable Management of the Tourist Accommodation, which will provide city councils with tools to plan and organise the tourist accommodation. The new standard establishes that 90% of the residential buildable area must be used as a permanent residence and explains why the use of accommodation can be enabled. Current properties intended as holiday homes and/or tourist accommodation must meet minimum requirements of sustainability, quality and competitiveness within a period of five years.

Luxury penthouses with private pools for sale in Spain are often found in exclusive areas of major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella, and Valencia, as well as in upscale coastal regions such as the Costa del Sol, Costa Brava, and the Balearic Islands.

The Governing Council of the Andalusian Regional Government approved on Monday the new decree on tourist accommodation (VUT), tourist apartments and hotel establishments in the region, which introduces the main new feature that local councils may limit the maximum number of tourist flats per buildin

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Planning to invest in a holiday home? Spain could be the ideal location for you. With its sunny climate, beautiful beaches, and rich culture, it's no wonder Spain is a popular choice for holiday home buyers.

During the summer holidays, some people have more time to compare, visit and buy a property. So, is summer a good time to buy a house? Which areas are the best? According to the experts we consulted, summer may not be the best time in economic terms.

Deciding where to buy a holiday home in Spain can be both exciting and challenging. With a vast array of stunning locations, diverse cultures, and beautiful landscapes, Spain offers a wealth of opportunities for those looking to invest in a holiday property.

At the end of May, 74% of holiday homes located less than 15 kilometres from a beach were already booked for August, while at this time last year, the forecast for August 2022 was 80%.

The good weather is on its way, and you're about to make take full advantage of your second home in Spain – your place on the beach or in the mountains. You even consider – now that technology permits – moving there before the summer arrives so that you can make more use of it.

Tourist accommodation in Spain increased by 16.4% in the last year, with a total of 306,136 apartments, according to data up to last February publishedh by the Spanish Statistics Institute (INE). All these tourist apartments represent 1.21% of the total number of properties in Spain, whereas a year

Following the pandemic, second homes and holiday homes received a major boost occupying a prominent role in the Spanish housing market, both as a form of investment and for households looking to own another home and benefit from it for much longer.

Squatters or ‘Okupas’ in Spain are a major problem. The illegal squatting of properties in Spain has become one of the biggest headaches for property owners in recent months, and Spain's well known problem with squatters doesn't seem to be getting any better.