Spain is shaking up the short-term rental market in 2025 — and if you're a property owner or manager, these changes directly affect how (and if) you can rent your property legally.

From national registration to stricter local controls, here's everything you need to know — and how we at Green Villas Estate can help you navigate every step of the process with confidence.

Major Legal Shift: Communities Can Now Block Tourist Rentals

Starting April 3, 2025, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) can legally prohibit or limit tourist rentals in apartment buildings — a game-changer for many owners.

Under Organic Law 1/2025:

• A 3/5 vote by residents (based on participation quotas) can block or restrict tourist activity in the building.

• If you rent without this approval, the community can take legal action to stop you.

• They can also charge up to 20% more in community fees to owners renting without permission.

At Green Villas Estate, we help our clients secure community approvals and handle the documentation — we make sure you're not caught off guard.

National Tourist Rental Registry: Mandatory from July 1, 2025

Spain is launching a new centralized registry for all short-term rentals — part of a major effort to enforce transparency and legal compliance.

• Every property must register through the new Digital One-Stop Shop (Ventanilla Única Digital).

• You'll receive a Unique Registration Number (NRU).

• This number must be shown in all your listings (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.).

• Rental platforms must remove unregistered listings within 48 hours or face fines.

At Green Villas Estate, we take care of the entire registration process for you — saving you time, avoiding mistakes, and making sure your listings stay online and legal.

Fines Are Real — and Costly

This isn't just red tape. Authorities are enforcing it, hard:

• Fines for property owners: from €2,000 to €600,000.

• Fines for platforms: up to €300,000 per listing.

• Over 65,000 unregistered listings have already been taken down across cities like Madrid and Barcelona.

Green Villas Estate actively monitors these developments and makes sure our clients stay compliant — so you don't have to worry about penalties or takedowns.

Who’s Affected?

The new rules apply to:

• Short-term rentals (under 30 days)

• Whole apartments, private rooms, mobile homes, boats, etc.

❌ Exemptions:

• Rentals to friends/family (non-commercial)

• Hotels and already-regulated tourist accommodations

How to Get Your License & Registration Number (NRU)

To be legal, every property must follow these steps:

1. Apply through the national online registry platform

2. Submit:

   • Habitability certificate

   • Energy certificate

   • Floorplan and property details

   • Proof of ownership and identity

3. Verify your identity

4. Pay an administrative fee (€27–€120 depending on region)

5. Receive your NRU, and update all your listings with it

Green Villas Estate handles all this for you — from document collection to final approval — so you don’t waste a minute trying to figure it out alone.

Regional & Fiscal Considerations

Several regions are introducing extra restrictions (licensing caps, no-rent zones, higher fees) and the government is considering:

• A new 21% VAT on tourist rentals

• Tighter rules for non-EU property owners

• City-specific restrictions in Barcelona, Palma, Valencia, and Malaga

At Green Villas Estate, we stay on top of local and national updates — and adapt your rental strategy accordingly.

What It Means for the Market

• Experts expect a drop of 50–70% in urban tourist listings

• Long-term rents may rise by 5–10%

• Some markets are already rejecting license requests if they don’t meet new criteria

How Green Villas Helps You Stay Legal — and Profitable

At Green Villas Estate, we’re more than a rental company — we’re your compliance partner. We:

✔ Keep up with every new law and regional policy
✔ Help you get community approval when needed
✔ Handle your tourist license and registration
✔ Ensure your listings are up-to-date and compliant
✔ Protect you from fines, removals, or legal issues

Whether you're just starting out or managing multiple units, we give you the tools and support to rent smart, stay safe, and succeed in the new era of tourist rentals.

Ready to Navigate the New Rules with Confidence?

Contact us today or visit our website — and let Green Villas Estate take care of the rest.
We’ve got the experience, the legal knowledge, and the dedication to make tourist renting easy, stress-free, and 100% legal.