Single Rental Registry (NRUA): complete 2026 guide
What the NRUA was, how Royal Decree 1312/2024 worked, the Supreme Court judgment that annulled it, and what obligations remain in force for owners and platforms.
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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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PEUAT Barcelona: complete guide to zones, licences and fines 2026
The four PEUAT zones, HUTB licence requirements, the Decree-Law 3/2023 urban licence regime, and the November 2028 licence phase-out.
Read guide →Single Rental Registry: what remains in force after the Spanish Supreme Court judgments of 2026
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 EU Affordable Housing Act: how could it affect short-term rentals?
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 →Tourist rental and condominium law: when is express owners’ approval required in 2026?
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 →Short-term rental registration: what platforms must verify in 2026
The European transparency framework introduces verification duties around registration numbers for short-term accommodation.
Read article →Barcelona and short-term rentals in 2028: the new European debate over the planned phase-out
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 →Monthly Airbnb, Booking and Expedia data: why it matters legally in 2026
Platform data sharing gives public authorities a more precise picture of the short-term rental market.
Read article →The three-fifths majority for tourist rentals: how owners and participation quotas are counted
A condominium decision on tourist rentals requires separate calculations of owners and participation quotas. 2026 registry decisions provide useful practical guidance.
Read article →Seasonal rentals and the Single Registry: a Barcelona ruling clarifies a key issue
A 2026 ruling distinguishes seasonal rentals from tourist rentals when considering access to the non-tourist registry.
Read article →If condominium statutes prohibit tourist rentals, is owners’ approval enough?
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 →When condominium rules say “residential use only”: effects on short-term rentals
2026 decisions show how certain condominium clauses can prevent short-term rental registration.
Read article →Listings without registration: how to prepare for a platform block in 2026
The new European framework makes consistency between a listing, its registration number and the property's legal status increasingly important.
Read article →Catalonia’s 262 municipalities and the five-year planning licence for tourist homes
Catalonia’s regime for 262 municipalities under Decree-Law 3/2023 requires a review of planning licences, tourism authorisation and transitional rules.
Read article →El Campello and tourist registration: what the August 2026 ruling shows
A decision published in August 2026 again examines the effect of a tourist-rental prohibition recorded in condominium rules.
Read article →Student rentals: when a short-term registration number may be required
2026 registry doctrine confirms that certain temporary student leases can fall within non-tourist short-term registration.
Read article →Catalonia modernises tourist-home procedures: what changed in 2026
In June 2026 the Catalan Government updated its online forms for tourism establishments, including tourist-use homes.
Read article →Is tourist rental a commercial activity? What 2026 decisions say
Decisions show that the answer may depend on the condominium clause, rental model and applicable legal framework.
Read article →Seasonal rentals gain importance: what Catalonia’s official 2026 data show
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 →Does a tourist home need an energy certificate? What owners should check in 2026
Tourist homes may be subject to energy-performance certification requirements. We review the Spanish Ministry’s official guidance and its practical implications.
Read article →Spain recorded 189 million platform-booked nights in 2025: what it means
Eurostat places Spain among Europe's largest markets for short-stay accommodation booked through platforms.
Read article →Tourism seasonality: why July and August concentrate so much demand
Eurostat data show strong seasonality and help put the short-term rental debate into context.
Read article →Short-term rentals and data: what changes for owners and platforms in Europe
Since May 2026, new EU transparency rules for short-term rentals have applied. We explain the data framework and its purpose.
Read article →EU Affordable Housing Act: why proportionality will matter for short-term rental restrictions
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 →21% VAT for short-term rentals: the measure is postponed and is not yet in force
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 Spanish Supreme Court rules again on the Single Rental Registry
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 →Seasonal rentals and tourist apartments: why the distinction matters again in Barcelona
A resolution published in July examines the distinction between tourist rentals and non-tourist seasonal rentals in a Barcelona condominium.
Read article →Barcelona moves to cancel 41 tourist licences linked to a 2006 corruption case
Barcelona City Council is moving forward with the review and cancellation of 41 tourist apartment licences linked to a 2006 corruption case.
Read article →Supreme Court annuls key parts of the Single Rental Registry: what changes
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 →Barcelona: condominium statutes can prevent a tourist rental registration number
A resolution published in May 2026 confirms the importance of condominium statutes requiring owners' approval for tourist activity.
Read article →New EU transparency rules for short-term rentals apply from May 2026
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 increases short-term rental inspections: 2025 figures
Madrid City Council reported in May 2026 a sharp increase in inspections and enforcement against unlicensed tourist apartments.
Read article →Madrid's RESIDE Plan: the end of short-term rentals in residential buildings
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 →2025 Condominium Law: your homeowners' association can ban your short-term rental
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 →Ministry of Housing orders the removal of 86,000 illegal short-term rental listings
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 →I've been sanctioned for renting my flat on Airbnb: what can I do?
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 →How to obtain a short-term rental license in Barcelona in 2026
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 →Short-term rental regulations in Spain in 2026: what has changed and what you need to know
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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