Frequently Asked Questions

New regulations regarding rental entered into force on February 22. On January 29, 2024, a new decree 31/2024 was approved, which changes the regulations regarding tourist accommodation, tourist apartments, and hotel facilities in Andalusia.

1. City councils may establish limits on the maximum number of apartments for tourist use per building, sector, period, area, or zone (always in the general interest).
2. The new regulation introduces the legal form of companies managing residential premises intended for tourist use.
3. VUT (vivienda de uso turístico) cannot be located in properties whose community of owners' statutes explicitly prohibit the activity of tourist accommodation.
4. Obligation to reflect in the Declaración Responsable the exact periods of activity.

Technical requirements include: minimum area of 14 m² per person; if more than 5 places — 2 bathrooms; if more than 8 places — 3 bathrooms; 24-hour telephone service; beds minimum single 80×190 cm, double 135×190 cm.

• Secondary market: 7% plus costs for a notary, lawyer, and bank.
• Primary market: 10% plus costs for a notary, lawyer, and bank.

The exact amounts can be confirmed during a visit with a lawyer. For more detailed information, please contact the agent.

To conduct tourist rental activity, you must meet several requirements. The documentation required includes:

• A valid property title or lease agreement.
• A floor plan of the property indicating dimensions and layout.
• A certificate of habitation or a first occupancy permit.
• An energy certificate with the appropriate energy efficiency label.
• A declaration of compliance with current tourism regulations.
• Proof of payment of the relevant fee (in some provinces).
• Valid civil liability insurance.

Renting out property without a license can result in administrative sanctions and even criminal liability.

The most effective way is to install an alarm system directly connected to a security service. A home alarm system operates thanks to sensors installed in the protected home and the connection to an Alarm Receiving Centre. How it works:

• Sensors detect a potential intruder and alert the monitoring center.
• A specialist at the monitoring station verifies the alarm and analyzes images from the property.
• If a break-in is confirmed, the specialist notifies police, ambulance, or fire brigade as appropriate.

Número de Identidad de Extranjero (NIE) — it's equivalent to a tax identification number assigned to foreigners in Spain. Without it, effectively carrying out any civil-law operation is impossible. Buyers do not have to obtain it themselves at the embassy or on-site in Spain — our professional legal service handles the entire process, which only takes a day or two.

Yes. The developer law guarantees buyers the security of all funds paid into the developer's account. The guarantee is provided by the bank, and the buyer receives a guarantee document called aval bancario. Funds are transferred to the developer's account only at the moment of signing the notarial deed and handing over the keys.

No, they are always net prices. To the prices of properties listed in offers, a cost of 10% should be added in the case of Andalusia (for the primary market).

• Property tax (IBI)
• Garbage collection tax (basura)
• Property insurance
• Community fees (if any)
• Utility costs according to consumption
• Income tax for non-residents (IRNR)

No. By purchasing property in Spain, you obtain the status of no residente (non-resident). This means that you continue to pay income tax in your country, and the Spanish tax office will only contact you for taxes related to the property.

Generally, no, although this depends on the region of Spain. In Andalusia, the seller pays the intermediary's fee unless the parties agree otherwise.

In Spain, banker's checks are still commonly used. A banker's check is issued by the bank at the account owner's request and automatically blocks the corresponding funds, so such a check is safe for both parties.

No. In such a case, you can legally authorize a lawyer to sign the deed on your behalf via a power of attorney.

Definitely, yes. Polish law and Spanish law differ significantly, so a local lawyer will ensure that the transaction proceeds smoothly and in accordance with Spanish law.