Housing Politics

Catalan Housing Law 11/2025: what Article 5 means for landlords in Catalonia

Mid-term rentals in Catalonia are no longer a grey area, with stricter rules, rent caps, and a real risk of hefty …

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Spain’s short-term rental registry and Ventanilla Única Digital

UPDATE MAY 2026: This short-term rental registry obligation has been struck down by the Spanish Supreme Court and is no longer …

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Understanding Spain’s rental price controls and annual updates

Understanding Spain’s rental price controls: Reference index & annual updates under the Housing Law

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Tenant’s guide to the ITP tax on rental contracts in Spain

If you’re renting a property in Spain as a tenant, you might be surprised to learn that you are legally required …

Decree Law 1/2025: The new penalty regime for non-compliance with Catalan rent controls

A new penalty regime has come into force in Catalonia, imposing strict fines for non-compliance with rent control measures in stressed …

Catalan Decree-Law on mid-term / seasonal rentals (expired)

The Catalan Decree Law governing seasonal / mid-term rentals in Catalonia introduced in April 2024