2025 Short Term Rental Law in Spain: What You Must Know

2025 Short Term Rental Law in Spain: Legal Requirements and Owner Strategy
Spain is introducing a national rental reform that mandates all short-term rental properties be registered with a new digital system. Beginning July 1, 2025, every property advertised for short stays—whether on Airbnb, Booking.com, Idealista, or elsewhere—must display a Unique Rental Registration Number (NRUA).

This law applies throughout Andalusia, including high-demand markets such as Estepona, Marbella, Málaga, and Seville. Property owners and platforms alike must comply or face steep penalties.

The NRUA (Número de Registro Único de Arrendamientos) is a national identifier for all short-term rental properties in Spain. It standardizes compliance, replaces regional inconsistencies, and enables direct government oversight of the short-stay market.
Required Display:

• Owners must include the NRUA:
• On all online listings
• In social media promotions, brochures, and websites
• In any form of advertising or commercial representation

To register for an NRUA, owners must provide:

• Proof of property ownership
• Cadastral reference number
• Declaration of compliance with legal, safety, and habitability standards
• Valid public liability insurance

Registration can be completed online, with secure access and no digital certificate required.

From July 2025 with the new Short Term Rental Law, all rental platforms must verify that a listing includes a valid NRUA before publishing it. This means:

• No listing without NRUA
• Monthly data reporting to tax and housing authorities
• Random audits to validate property information

Fines for platforms range from €60,000 to €600,000. Repeat violations may result in full operational suspension in Spanish jurisdictions.

Failure to register or provide a valid NRUA by the deadline may result in:

• Fines from €600 to €60,000
• Removal of listings from rental platforms
• Suspension of rental activity pending legal resolution

This regulation applies even to occasional holiday lets and individual units.

At Livingstone Estates, we see this as a filtering mechanism that strengthens the professional end of the market. Compliant owners stand to gain from reduced competition, improved platform visibility, and stronger long-term rental performance.

Key Benefits of Compliance for the Short Term Rental Law:

• Preferential listing status
• Increased guest trust and booking reliability
• Higher occupancy rates in a leaner, regulated market

This new Short Term Rental Law is not an isolated policy shift. It reflects a broader European trend toward transparency, sustainable tourism, and better urban planning. For owners committed to the Costa del Sol as a long-term asset, compliance is not just a legal obligation—it is an investment in the credibility and competitiveness of their property.

As municipalities introduce further zoning rules and caps on holiday lets in high-demand areas, being registered and professionally managed will increasingly become a minimum requirement. At Livingstone Estates, we help our clients not only adapt to legal changes, but also position their assets for long-term appreciation, consistent income, and maximum resale value.

For high-net-worth buyers, international investors, and local property owners alike, this is a moment to get structured, get legal, and gain advantage in a maturing rental market.

Our team offers full regulatory assistance for property owners:

• NRUA registration and listing compliance
• Legal checks on insurance and habitability
• Rental platform integration and marketing updates
• Ongoing advisory for short, mid, and long-term rental strategies

If your property is managed under our rental portfolio, we are already preparing it for NRUA compliance.

Action Plan for Property Owners

• Begin NRUA registration before June 30, 2025
• Update all listings with the official registration code
• Verify platform compliance or switch to a professional management partner
• Contact legal or tax advisors if unsure of obligations

Contact Livingstone Estates

We help owners across Estepona and the New Golden Mile stay ahead of regulations while maximizing rental returns.
Phone: +34 952 806 417
Email: info@livingstone-estates.com
Office: Urb. Guadalmansa, Edif. Salinas, Estepona
Website: www.livingstone-estates.com

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Source: Idealista