Rental regulations in Spain: no reason to panic for landlords
11.04.2025The Spanish government recently introduced new regulations for tourist rental, which caused some unrest among potential buyers. However, according to MedVilla, there is no reason to worry. For those who want to invest in a second home on the Spanish coast, there are still plenty of opportunities to rent out without worries.
Rental remains perfectly possible
Since April 2025, the tourist rental of an apartment requires explicit permission from the co-owners of the building. But that certainly does not mean that renting out is impossible. On the contrary: many new construction projects are already fully equipped for tourist use from the moment they are developed. The rental is arranged in advance and owners no longer have to apply for or organize anything themselves. The rental permit is included directly with the purchase!
When you purchase a detached property, or a home where no active homeowners' association (HOA) is in place — or where the statutes do not prohibit holiday rentals — you generally do not need approval from other owners to apply for a rental license.
Carefree investment with a return
Thanks to professional rental companies on site, owners are completely unburdened. From key management to cleaning service, from bookings to customer service - everything is arranged. In addition, the VAT on the purchase (21%) can be reclaimed via rental. This way, you can combine carefree personal use with an attractive return.
Purchase of a home that is not part of an association of co-owners.
When you purchase a detached property, or a home where no active homeowners' association (HOA) is in place — or where the statutes do not prohibit holiday rentals — you generally do not need approval from other owners to apply for a rental license.
"Those who want to rent out in Spain can still do so easily and profitably," - and we at MedVilla can only confirm this. Ask about the different options!
