Legal Insights & Industry Updates for Real Estate Professionals
Legal and economic considerations for operators of residential properties dedicated to room rental activities, facing the renewal of contracts signed
A landlord is not obliged to tolerate subletting without their consent: the Spanish Urban Leases Act (LAU) requires the landlord’s
The owner of an illegally occupied property may cancel or stop paying the electricity, water or gas without, as a
Yes, you can claim for defects in a property you bought even if you were not its first owner. Discovering
Catalonia’s planning reform against property speculation marks one of the most far-reaching interventions in its property market in years. The
Since 1 January 2026, Law 11/2025 has extended Catalonia’s rent containment limits to room rentals and seasonal lets in stressed
If you are a foreign owner of a property in Spain, granting a Spanish will is highly recommended, even if
Temporary rentals in Catalonia have been substantially reshaped following Law 11/2025 of 29 December, which amends Law 18/2007 and introduces new
Since its entry into force, Catalonia’s Law 11/2025 on rent control for rooms and seasonal rentals has opened a complex
A judgment of notable practical relevance has been delivered by the High Court of Justice of Castilla-La Mancha for owners
NEW REGULATION OF TEMPORARY AND ROOM RENTALS IN CATALONIA On 1 January 2026, Law 11/2025, of 29 December, on measures
The Order VAU/1560/2025, of 22 December, published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 31 December 2025 (show/download PDF), establishes
Donating Property in Spain as a Foreigner: Inter Vivos vs. Mortis Causa Key Differences for Foreigners Donating Property in Spain:
In the field of Spanish urban planning law, two documents often cause confusion among property owners, developers, and purchasers: the
Investing in the renovation of a dwelling is common practice: replacing installations, modernising bathrooms, or even carrying out a complete
The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Spain, arguing that the current tax treatment applied to primary residences used
