The Evolving Tourist Rental Market in Spain: National Annulments vs. Regional Rules Navigating the legal framework for short-term and holiday rentals in Spain has recently become both a relief and a point of confusion for property owners. Between breaking judicial rulings from the Supreme Court and strict regional decrees, it is essential to understand exactly what is required to market… Read more »
New Annual NRA Reporting Obligation
On 19/05/2026, the Spanish Supreme Court officially annulled Royal Decree 1312/2024, therefore the annual NRA reporting is no longer required. Please read update here 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… Read more »
Why Quality Conveyancing in Spain Matters.
How Spanish Solutions Makes Conveyancing Simple. Spanish Solutions is celebrating 20+ years of conveyancing in Spain 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 investment opportunity, owning property in Spain is a… Read more »
New Rules – Registration of Tourist Rental Licence (NRA)
On 19/05/2026, the Spanish Supreme Court officially annulled Royal Decree 1312/2024, therefore the NRA/ NRAU is no longer required. Please read update here 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… 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 »
