Holiday home

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.

Second homes are a significant part of the Spanish real estate market.

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

Worried about squatters getting into your vacant home in Spain? Fear no more! Rent out your property and protect your income with tenant default insurance.

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.

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.

Summer is the time of year when we tend to spend the most time in our second homes, whether on the beach or in the mountains.

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?

They are small, there tend to be a lot of them and they're fast. Ants tend to "invade" houses in summer and this is often a problem for those who own a holiday home in Spain. One day you may find your kitchen or any other room in the house full of hundreds of little black dots with legs.

People's desire to leave home and travel again is greater than ever. The covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing, but thanks to high vaccination rates and the use of the digital certificate, we are now freer and safer to pack our bags and go on vacation. So it is  obviously to be expected

The summer holidays have flown by and for many, it will soon be time to pack everything up and return home.

How can I legally rent my property in Spain?