Specialized articles on regulations, sanctions, licenses, and case law on vacation rentals, written by Dylan Tarín, a lawyer with more than 18 years of experience in the sector.
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On 2 October Congress rejected the decree introducing 10% VAT on tourist rentals and the IBI surcharge. What it included, what remains in force and what owners should do now.
Read article →Since 25 May 2026, Valencia applies three cumulative planning caps to tourist apartments and requires specific location and independent access. What the rules say and why they are being challenged.
Read article →The Madrid High Court refused to suspend Consumer Affairs’ €64 million fine on Airbnb. What was sanctioned and what it means for short-term rental hosts.
Read article →The Spanish Supreme Court judgments of May and June 2026 require owners to distinguish between the annulled State registration procedure and the tourism rules that remain within regional and local competence.
Read article →The European Commission has presented the Affordable Housing Act proposal, creating a framework for housing measures and short-term rentals in areas facing housing pressure.
Read article →2026 resolutions from Spain’s Directorate General for Legal Certainty clarify the importance of the start date of tourist activity and condominium approval.
Read article →The European transparency framework introduces verification duties around registration numbers for short-term accommodation.
Read article →Platform data sharing gives public authorities a more precise picture of the short-term rental market.
Read article →Barcelona's plan to phase out tourist apartments by 2028 has entered a new legal debate following the European Commission's housing proposal.
Read article →Recent Supreme Court judgments and registry decisions help explain condominium restrictions, tourism licences and short-term rental registration.
Read article →What to check in condominium statutes, owners’ resolutions and the start date of a tourist rental after recent case-law and registry developments.
Read article →Catalonia’s regime for 262 municipalities under Decree-Law 3/2023 requires a review of planning licences, tourism authorisation and transitional rules.
Read article →A tourism authorisation does not, by itself, settle the condominium question: in 2026 the administrative rules, condominium statutes and owners’ approval should be reviewed separately.
Read article →Licence, condominium statutes, owners’ resolutions, planning status and registration: the legal checks to make before buying a property intended for tourist rental.
Read article →A condominium decision on tourist rentals requires separate calculations of owners and participation quotas. 2026 registry decisions provide useful practical guidance.
Read article →A 2026 ruling distinguishes seasonal rentals from tourist rentals when considering access to the non-tourist registry.
Read article →An existing statutory prohibition changes the legal analysis. In some cases approval alone is not enough and an amendment of the condominium statutes may be required.
Read article →2026 decisions show how certain condominium clauses can prevent short-term rental registration.
Read article →The new European framework makes consistency between a listing, its registration number and the property's legal status increasingly important.
Read article →A decision published in August 2026 again examines the effect of a tourist-rental prohibition recorded in condominium rules.
Read article →2026 registry doctrine confirms that certain temporary student leases can fall within non-tourist short-term registration.
Read article →In June 2026 the Catalan Government updated its online forms for tourism establishments, including tourist-use homes.
Read article →Decisions show that the answer may depend on the condominium clause, rental model and applicable legal framework.
Read article →The Catalan Government publishes quarterly statistics on seasonal-rental deposits. The data help explain a market that should not automatically be treated as tourist accommodation.
Read article →Tourist homes may be subject to energy-performance certification requirements. We review the Spanish Ministry’s official guidance and its practical implications.
Read article →Eurostat places Spain among Europe's largest markets for short-stay accommodation booked through platforms.
Read article →Eurostat data show strong seasonality and help put the short-term rental debate into context.
Read article →Since May 2026, new EU transparency rules for short-term rentals have applied. We explain the data framework and its purpose.
Read article →The European Commission’s Affordable Housing Act proposal creates a framework for assessing measures affecting short-term rentals in areas under housing pressure.
Read article →The Spanish Government announced a future 21% VAT measure for tourist apartments, but the housing package planned for July was postponed to September.
Read article →The Supreme Court's 1 June 2026 judgment, published in July, further addresses Royal Decree 1312/2024 and the State's powers over short-term rental registration.
Read article →A resolution published in July examines the distinction between tourist rentals and non-tourist seasonal rentals in a Barcelona condominium.
Read article →Barcelona City Council is moving forward with the review and cancellation of 41 tourist apartment licences linked to a 2006 corruption case.
Read article →The 19 May 2026 judgment annuls the State's single registration procedure under Royal Decree 1312/2024, but does not remove regional or municipal tourism rules.
Read article →A resolution published in May 2026 confirms the importance of condominium statutes requiring owners' approval for tourist activity.
Read article →EU Regulation 2024/1028 started applying on 20 May 2026 and establishes a common framework for short-term rental data collection and sharing.
Read article →Madrid City Council reported in May 2026 a sharp increase in inspections and enforcement against unlicensed tourist apartments.
Read article →Madrid City Council bans scattered short-term rentals in residential buildings in the city center. We explain what this means, who it affects, and what options you have if you already hold a license.
Read article →Since April 2025, 60% of neighbors can veto short-term rentals in your building. We look at what majority is required, whether it affects existing licenses, and how you can defend yourself.
Read article →In February 2026 the Ministry detected 86,275 short-term rental properties without a valid registration and demanded their removal within 48 hours. We explain how to know if you're affected and what to do if your listing has disappeared.
Read article →A practical step-by-step guide for owners who have received a sanction proceeding over short-term rental activity. Deadlines, available appeals, and the most common mistakes made by the administration.
Read article →The 2015 moratorium doesn't close every door. We look at the exceptional cases where it is still possible to legalize a short-term rental in the city of Barcelona, and what documentation the City Council requires.
Read article →An updated summary of the most relevant regulatory changes affecting vacation rentals in Spain: new restrictions in Madrid, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, and the impact of the EU regulation on digital platforms.
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