Starting 1 July 2025, Spain will implement a mandatory national registry for short-term rentals, encompassing tourist accommodations, seasonal leases, and room rentals. This initiative, part of the Real Decreto 1312/2024, aims to enhance transparency and oversight in the rental market.
Key Details:
- Mandatory Registration: All short-term rental properties must be registered in the new system. Without a registration number, listings cannot be advertised on platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com.
- Digital Platform: The Ventanilla Única Digital de Arrendamientos will serve as the centralized portal for registration and data exchange among landlords, online platforms, and authorities.
- Implementation Timeline: While the regulation came into effect on 2 January 2025, enforcement begins on 1 July 2025, allowing a transition period for compliance.
- Scope: The registry covers rentals shorter than one year, including those for tourism, work, study, or medical reasons.
- Platform Obligations: Rental platforms are required to verify registration numbers and conduct random audits to ensure compliance.
- Annual Reporting: Landlords must submit anonymized annual reports detailing their short-term rental activities.
Regional Considerations:
The Andalusian government has contested the national registry, arguing it infringes upon regional authority over housing regulations. They advocate for regional control over rental data and enforcement.
Implications:
This regulation aligns with broader European efforts to regulate short-term rentals, aiming to curb illegal listings and ensure fair competition. Landlords should register their properties promptly to avoid penalties and ensure uninterrupted rental operations.
For more information and to register your property, visit the official portal: Ventanilla Única Digital de Arrendamientos.
