Clear, practical information on the regulatory framework affecting non-resident property owners on the Costa del Sol. Covering tourist licences, national rental registration, tax obligations, and compliance requirements in Andalusia.
If you’ve followed Spanish news this autumn, you’ll have seen a confusing stream of headlines: housing decrees approved, rejected, re-approved, elections called. For a non-resident owner, the obvious question is: does any of this affect me? The short answer: if you only use your home as a second residence, very little changes directly. If you …
If you own a property on the Costa del Sol and are considering renting it to tourists — even occasionally — you need a tourist licence before you start. In Andalusia, this licence is called a Vivienda de Uso Turístico, or VUT, and operating without one is classified as a serious infringement under Andalusian tourism …
2025 introduces significant regulatory changes for short-term rentals in Spain. Discover how compliance and structured supervision protect Costa del Sol property owners.