How buyers should verify registration, authorised capacity, zoning, planning compliance and continuity before paying a premium for tourist-rental income.
Buyer warning: An online listing, registration number or seller statement is not proof that holiday-rental activity can lawfully continue after the sale.
What must be verified
Exact tourism registration and the complete administrative file.
Property identity, cadastral reference and authorised dwelling.
Approved number and status of tourist places.
Zoning and current eligibility of the property type.
Planning legality of bedrooms, annexes, pools and guest areas.
Expiry, renewal, ownership-change and notification requirements.
Inspection, sanction and complaint history.
Community statutes and resolutions where relevant.
Operational, insurance, advertising and guest-registration obligations.
Tax and business implications of continued activity.
Licence and planning legality are separate
Tourism registration does not cure unauthorised building work. Compare the physical layout and advertised capacity with the authorised plans, Registry and administrative file.
Buying based on rental income
If the investment value depends on continued holiday letting, the contract should define what is being transferred and what happens if registration, places or activity cannot continue. Appropriate protections may include documentary conditions, warranties, retention or withdrawal rights.
Buying without confirmed authorisation
Do not assume a new licence will be available after completion. Zoning, caps, policy, property type and planning status can prevent or restrict authorisation.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tourist licence automatically transfer to the buyer?
Do not assume automatic transfer. The category, file and current ownership-change procedure require individual review.
Can every detached Ibiza villa obtain a licence?
No. Property type alone is insufficient; zoning, planning legality and current tourism rules also matter.
Is an Airbnb listing proof of legality?
No. Advertising does not prove a valid, current or transferable authorisation.
Buying an Ibiza rental property?
Ask a local independent lawyer to verify the tourism file, planning legality and contract before you pay for projected rental income.
Legal disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice. Planning, tourism, community and property rules are fact-specific and may change. Obtain current written advice before signing or paying funds.
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