Long-term rentals Spain

Concerns about smoking in rental properties are common among landlords – largely due to potential damage and persistent odours. Lawyer José Ramón Zurdo, CEO of Agencia Negociadora del Alquiler, confirms that it is entirely legal to prohibit smoking in a tenancy agreement. However, the clause must be clearly stated and precisely worded – ensuring there is no ambiguity, and it may even apply to specific areas within the property.

One residential estate along the coastline of El Campello in Alicante has established itself as one of the province’s best-known residential areas. This enclave combines private residences with tourist accommodation, resulting in a setting that remains lively throughout the year, welcoming both permanent residents and seasonal visitors.

Paint is one of the elements that most affects the appearance and overall condition of a home. However, when it’s time to repaint, one of the most common questions between landlords and tenants comes up: who has to cover the cost of painting a rental property? The answer is not always straightforward, as it depends on the reason painting is needed, the condition of the property and what the tenancy agreement states.

It’s no secret that Spain faces a huge housing problem, which has only been compounding and aggravated over time, with the laws the government has approved in a continued market interventionism, which is backfiring. Spain’s property and rental prices have reached all-time highs.

If you’re renting in Spain, especially in a flat rather than a standalone house, you’ll almost certainly hear the word comunidad. It refers to the 'Community of Owners' in Spain, formally called a Comunidad de Propietarios.

According to the latest data from property portal Idealista, 15% of rental homes in Spain were taken off the market in less than 24 hours during the final quarter of 2025. In some cities, demand is even more intense.

In some parts of Spain, more than 100 families now end up competing for the very same flat.

Seasonal rentals keep gaining relevance in the real estate market to the detriment of permanent rentals, as a consequence of the successive policies that are driving this phenomenon. In the first quarter of 2024, this type of rental accounted for 11% of the market, with a year-on-year increase in supply of 56%, while the permanent rental supply fell by 15% in the same period.

When renting a property, the landlord and tenant must carry out some formalities and sign several documents, especially for rental agreements, as there are several types.  The most common agreement for renting a house is the simple rental contract, which must contain the landlord's and tenant'

Are you a foreigner thinking of renting a property in Spain? What permits and documents do you need to move into a flat?  Renting a flat in Spain can seem overwhelming, but with the correct information, you can find the perfect home without unnecessary hassle.

Benidorm's residential skyscrapers are looking for tenants for their luxury flats. InTempo, Delfin and Sunset Waves are some of the residential buildings with properties for rent. And all of them are available on idealista. Generally speaking, their monthly rents are between €3,000 and €4,000.

When you decide to rent a property, the big question always arises: How can you protect yourself against possible non-payment or damage caused by the tenant? This is where tenant default insurance comes into play – a tool that protects landlords. But who pays for it, the tenant or the landlord?

Interest in renting a property from abroad soared in 2022 and is strengthening in 2023.

The price of holiday rentals in Spain grew by 11% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2022, according to data from the Spanish Statistics Institute (INE). This evolution reflects a higher tension in the market that is in line with the recovery of foreign tourism observed

The rental stock in Barcelona has plummeted by more than 50% during this term of office, which, together with the growing rental demand, has caused the average price to reach €18.6 per square metre per month, reaching the all-time high of January 2023, according to data from idealista, after increas

Buying a home to rent is still a very popular investment alternative in southern Europe.

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 are one of the many students who will participate in the Erasmus programme in Spain in 2022, or are simply coming to Spain to study or work as a language assistant, for example, it's time to start looking for somewhere to live in Spain.

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.

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.

You are probably aware of Spain’s Tenancy Act (LAU, in Spanish). You will have likely heard that all long-term rental contracts in Spain are subject to the LAU and must abide by its terms. But are they really?

When signing a rental contract for a property, both parties do so with the intention of not breaking it prematurely, but the reality is that there are times when the tenant or the landlord decides to end the agreement.