Andalusia to combat illegal rentals with new fine system
Spain: Property owners of unlicensed holiday rentals in Andalusia, Spain, could now face fines of up to €600,000 [£496,700] under a new legal framework aimed at tackling overtourism and protecting local communities.
Spanish PM Sánchez plans tax rises for holiday rentals
Spain: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced plans to raise taxes on holiday rentals in a bid to address soaring rents in cities across Spain, in line with a new European Union directive.
Government in Spain pursues national holiday rental crackdown
Spain: The Spanish government is pursuing a national crackdown on short-term rental listings amid backlash from local citizens across the country who feel like they are being priced out of the housing market and calls for further regulation by regional governments.
Spain’s rising occupancy rates hint at accelerating market recovery
Spain: As Airbnb hones in on destination and domestic travel for the time being, occupancy rates in Spain in properties listed on the rental platform are seeing a marked rise as the country gears up for the summer, despite the lingering shadow of uncertainty posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Using data provided by vacation rental […]
Spain brings in decree to protect rental tenants
Spain: A government decree regulating rentals has come into effect, which aims to improve protection for tenants as affordable housing is increasingly difficult to find. The decree was approved by the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) cabinet of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Furthermore, the decree extends the duration of the rental contract from three to five […]