Spain’s rental housing market is experiencing a period of uncertainty. Recent regulatory changes, concerns among property owners and shifts in investment activity are influencing decisions about renting out residential properties. For homeowners and investors, the key question is no longer simply whether to rent out a property, but which rental strategy makes the most sense under the current conditions. New Housing Decrees: A Changing Regulatory Environment On 2 October 2026,

Buying property on the Costa Blanca often starts with different goals. Some people buy an apartment as an investment, expecting to generate rental income. Others purchase a home for themselves but spend only a few weeks or perhaps one month a year here. The rest of the time, the property remains empty, even though it could be generating income. There are several ways to rent out a property. The most common options are tourist, temporary (seasonal), and long-term rental. Each

There is the Spain we all know from the photographs: the sea, the sunshine, terraces, palm trees and paella. And then there is the Spain you discover after buying an apartment. Suddenly, you become a co-owner of the lift, the swimming pool, the garden and the garage. And, whether you like it or not, you become part of a small community where everyone seems to have their own opinion about how things should work. Spain has around 1.2 million comunidades de propietarios, managin