Renting out a holiday home on the Costa Brava: which permits do you need?
Before advertising a holiday home on the Costa Brava, owners need to check the tourist, planning and property rules that apply to the specific home.
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Knowledge base
Practical information about renting, holiday rental regulations, contracts and local rules.
What happens to existing tourist rental licences in 2028?
Many Costa Brava owners are asking what the 2023 Catalan planning changes mean for existing HUT properties as the transitional period approaches 2028.
Read articleHUT number, Spanish rental registration and EU rules: what is the difference?
A Catalan HUT number, Spain’s short-term rental registration framework and the EU data-sharing rules are related but they are not the same permission.
Read articleWhat should a holiday-rental contract contain?
A clear holiday-rental agreement sets expectations about price, dates, occupancy, deposit, cancellation, house rules and handover before the guest arrives.
Read articleExtending a temporary rental contract: when can the legal position change?
Repeated extensions can weaken the factual basis for a temporary rental if the original temporary reason no longer exists.
Read articleCancelling a holiday home: which costs and conditions apply?
Cancellation costs depend on the timing and the agreed rental conditions. Always cancel in writing and check the signed agreement for the exact financial consequence.
Read articleBooking a holiday home with Quality Renting: from reservation to payment
Quality Renting’s current conditions set out a staged booking and payment process, with different timing for reservations made close to arrival.
Read articleHoliday-home management: which tasks can a rental organisation take over?
Professional management can cover marketing, bookings, guest contact, changeovers, maintenance and administration, but owners should distinguish outsourced work from legal responsibility.
Read articleSecurity deposit for a holiday home: damage, deductions and refund
A security deposit protects against damage and certain costs. Guests should report existing defects quickly and managers should document deductions clearly.
Read articleTourist rental in Platja d’Aro: permits and obligations for owners
Castell d’Aro, Platja d’Aro i S’Agaró has a municipal HUT procedure and is also included in Catalonia’s special 2023 planning regime.
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