Before paying a premium for holiday-rental income, ask an independent adviser to verify the property and the proposed activity. An advertisement or registration number should be the start of the investigation.
Identify the competent tourism authority and municipality. Ask about the dwelling category, location, planning position, community restrictions and applicable registration or authorisation procedure. The national short-term rental registration framework does not replace regional or local licensing requirements.
Request the registration or licence documents, authorised capacity and any inspection or sanction correspondence. Compare the address and property identity with the deed and the accommodation being marketed. Ask specifically about additions, converted rooms, pools and detached guest areas.
Ask whether the proposed buyer can continue the activity and which notifications, conditions or procedures apply. Do not assume that historic bookings establish a right to future operation. If rental use is essential to the purchase, have your lawyer address it expressly in the contract.
Request advice on insurance, guest-related obligations, advertising, platform registration, taxation and record keeping. Obtain a realistic compliance budget. For Mallorca and Ibiza, use the island guides alongside a property-specific review rather than applying a single rule to all of Spain.
No. The national framework expressly preserves the separate authorisation and licensing requirements of competent administrations.
General information, not individual legal or tax advice. Ask a qualified adviser to confirm the position for your property and circumstances.
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