What the NRA Is and Why It Matters The NRA (Número de Registro de Alquiler) — sometimes also referenced as NRUA in official sources — is a unique national rental registration number that property owners must obtain to legally offer short-term and temporary rentals in Spain. This requirement comes from Royal Decree 1312/2024 and has been phased in since mid-2025…. Read more »
Why Quality Conveyancing in Spain Matters.
How Spanish Solutions Makes Conveyancing Simple. Buying or selling a property in Spain can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. Whether it’s a sunny holiday home on the Costa Blanca, a permanent relocation to Cabo Roig, or an Equity Release investment opportunity, owning property in Spain is a dream shared by thousands of international buyers every… Read more »
New Rules – Registration of Tourist Rental Licence (NRA)
Since January 2025, a new law requires all holders of tourist rental licenses to register their property and license details in the official property registry. Upon registration, each property will receive a unique identification number (NRA), which will be mandatory for listing on online rental platforms like Booking.com, Expedia.com or Airbnb.com. Without this registration number, property owners are unable to advertise their… Read more »
New 5-Year Tourist Licence Rule in Valencia: Essential Updates
A new law in the Valencian Community has just shaken up the Tourist licence requirements, and it’s going to affect you. The Valencian Government says this is all due to a massive 160% increase in licences over the last 8 years, with over 100,000 now issued
The new reference value of Catastro
A challenge the Administration always has is to set a value for each property. The importance of the value means to choose the tax base and, therefore, the amount of taxes the Tax Agency collects. You might have heard about the Catastral Value (Valor catastral). This is the value Catastro gives to your property so we can calculate the council… Read more »
Buyers in Spain can soon trust estate agents.
New laws for estate agents in Spain? We are not sure these rules can be enforced! Back in 2008, we approached the Orihuela Costa town hall to see if they would work with us in formulating a set of guidelines for estate agents to follow. We had little success but now it appears, the Valencian Government is trying to establish new… Read more »
Remote working in Spain is a reality for thousands.
Covid -19 has influenced society in many ways since March 2020. How many of the positives like homemade meals, family quiz nights on zoon and home exercise will survive, remains to be seen. A trend that was happening anyway especially with Brexit too having created the perfect storm is one of people living and working in Spain, yet earning wages… Read more »
Will property prices fall in Spain after Brexit?
Will property prices fall in Spain after Brexit? Like it or not. Brexit is now a reality and UK citizens dreaming of property in Spain might need to assess before taking the plunge. But will buying Spanish property still be the cost-saving route to a comfortable lifestyle in the sun it has always been for British expats? Or could a… Read more »
Property business in Spain, Equity Release and donation
I remember writing the newsletter this time last year and all the talk was “Brexit” with a nod to the Corona Virus and the associated lockdowns which we thought at the time could last for weeks! Well, things look very similar but with a few solid glimmers of light on the horizon. Green shoots, I think is the fashionable term. … Read more »
Plot for sale in San Miguel de Salinas
10,000 Sqm Plot for sale in San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante, Spain. This Plot of land for sale is ready for development. Maybe you want to beat Brexit with a new life in Spain? This might be it! Situated in the Hacienda “ERA” on the outskirts of the village of San Miguel de Salinas. This Plot for sale in San… Read more »
