Spain’s New Rental Law is Here — What It Means for Costa del Sol Property Owners

9 Jul

As of 1 July 2025, a major change in Spanish rental legislation has come into force — and it’s set to impact thousands of property owners across the Costa del Sol. Whether you're renting your property for short stays on Airbnb or offering seasonal lets while you’re away, this new law is something you can’t afford to ignore.

At Solcierge, we manage vacation and second homes on behalf of owners who live abroad, travel often, or simply don’t have time to handle it themselves. Here’s what you need to know — and how we can help.

What’s Changed?

Spain has introduced a national registry for short-term and seasonal rentals under Royal Decree 1312/2024, which is now mandatory across the country.

If you're renting your property on a short-term basis (under 60 days), you must:

Register your property with Spain’s new digital registry for short-term rentals.
Receive a unique registration number (NRA/NRU) from the government.
Display this number on all advertisements (Airbnb, Booking, social media, etc.).
Ensure your rental complies with regional regulations, which still apply on top of the national law.

Failure to comply could lead to fines of up to €500,000 and the removal of your listings within 48 hours.

Does This Affect Me?

If you own a property on the Costa del Sol and:

Rent it out for holidays,
Offer it as a seasonal or short-term rental,
Rent individual rooms (even occasionally),
Or manage your property remotely or while abroad...

Yes, this law likely applies to you.

Even if you're only renting for a few weeks a year to cover costs, you now need to follow the new national framework.

What Happens If You Don’t Register?

Your property could be delisted from Airbnb or Booking.com automatically.
Authorities may impose substantial fines.
Local inspections may follow, especially in high-tourism areas like Málaga, Marbella, Estepona, or Nerja.

How Solcierge Can Help

We’re more than just keyholders or cleaners. At Solcierge, we manage every aspect of your property — from compliance and maintenance to guest management and legal paperwork.

With this new law, we can:

Register your property with the correct authorities.
Handle your advertising compliance (Airbnb, Booking, etc.).
Ensure your home meets local and national legal standards.
Act as your boots-on-the-ground support team, whether you're in the UK, abroad, or just out of town.

You focus on enjoying the returns. We’ll take care of the rest.

Let’s Get You Registered — The Right Way

If you're unsure where to start or want to ensure your property is fully compliant with the new rental laws, we’re here to help.

👉 Get in touch now and speak to our local team on the Costa del Sol. We’ll guide you through the new law, manage your registration, and ensure everything is set up for success.

Mark McManus