Knowledge base
Practical information about renting, holiday rental regulations, contracts and local rules.
Sant Feliu de Guíxols currently states that new urban-planning licences for HUT use cannot be granted until its planning rules expressly regulate compatibility with residential use.
Read articleSanta Cristina d’Aro is covered by Catalonia’s special planning regime for tourist-use dwellings. The exact property and current municipal planning position should be checked.
Read articleSpain’s accommodation rules require guest data to be communicated through the official system, with different record-keeping duties for professional and non-professional operators.
Read articleEU Regulation 2024/1028 has applied since 20 May 2026. It focuses on registration procedures and platform data, not on replacing local tourist licences.
Read articleSince 3 April 2025, owners who want to start qualifying tourist-rental activity in a community property may need prior express approval from the community of owners.
Read articleThe name on a contract is not enough. Duration, actual purpose and the way a property is used help determine which Catalan and Spanish rental rules apply.
Read articleTemporary letting can be useful for genuine short-term housing needs, but owners should document the reason instead of relying only on contract length.
Read articleA Catalan HUT must meet housing, occupancy, equipment, hygiene, contact and registration requirements in addition to municipal permission.
Read articleTourist accommodation rental without hotel-type services can be exempt from IVA, while providing hotel-type services can make the rental subject to 10% IVA.
Read articleNon-resident owners who receive Spanish rental income generally declare it through Modelo 210, with rates and deductible costs depending on tax residence.
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