Revitalize Your Space: Short‑Term Rentals Reimagined

A New Era for Short‑Term Rentals on the Costa del Sol

April 2025 has seen Spanish law altered the dynamics for homeowner communities, known locally as comunidades de vecinos. The amendment now grants each community the power to approve or deny short‑term rentals inside its buildings.

Implications for Sellers

Units that previously served as profitable holiday lets may now face community restrictions.
Buyers will scrutinise documentation regarding a property’s rental eligibility.
Clear evidence of a unit’s legal rental status will become a pivotal sales factor.

Considerations for Buyers

Investors must examine the community’s stance. The law stipulates that a short‑term rental license requires at least 60 % approval from the building’s residents.

Even if a property looks ideal, lack of resident support could block income potential.
Understanding a community’s present rules is now as vital as location and price.

Registry and Transparency

From July 2025 a national registry will be mandatory. Properties must publicly display their rental license, heightening transparency and accountability.

Buyers should verify compliance before investing.
Delays may arise if a property is not yet registered.

Opportunities Remain

Though supply may shrink, fully approved, rental‑ready homes will enjoy higher long‑term value.

Pre‑existing licenses, well‑managed communities, and villas remain attractive targets.
The shift may reduce the overall stock, positively affecting market dynamics.

Local Expertise

With over 41 years of experience on the Costa del Sol—especially in Estepona—we provide tailored guidance to both sellers and buyers navigating these changes. Whether you aim to market with clarity or invest with confidence, our team helps you uncover where value lies and how to future‑proof your investment.

Professional insight has never been more essential.