C.M. successfully transferred his short-term rental license before the 2028 shutdown

Documented case · Barcelona · 2025

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The case

An owner who wanted to sell his property with the tourism license included in the price, before Barcelona City Council enforces the non-renewal in 2028. The transfer process faced administrative obstacles that were blocking the sale.

Strategy and outcome

Favorable outcome The transfer of the HUTB license ownership was processed successfully. The sale closed with the active license transferred, which increased the value of the property by 35%.

Case file details

Goal

License transfer

Result

Active license

Duration

6 months

What this case shows

Every sanction case must be assessed on its own facts, evidence, procedure and the regulations in force at the time. Past case outcomes do not guarantee the outcome of future proceedings.

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