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New rules for holiday lettings
SPAIN’S holiday letting market faces new rules according to information compiled by Spence Clarke & Co.
Whilst there is a continued boom in new builds of all sorts, particularly in popular tourist destinations as well as a glut of abandoned builds handled by ‘bad bank’ Sareb, there never seems to be enough reasonably priced social housing.
A bit like Jekyll and Hyde the current Spanish government welcomes tourists many of whom want holiday lets whilst at the same time is making it more difficult for small home owners to let their properties out.
There are some new requirements to report information to the Spanish government for property owners renting on a holiday basis further to the Spanish Real Decreto 933/2021, of October 26 and in theory these changes are effective from June 2023.
This Royal Decree requires digital platforms and hosts to provide additional information about the reservations (hosts, guests personal details, property details, accommodations, etc.) to the Spanish national authorities (Ministry of the Interior).
This needs to be reported within 24 hours from the booking and the information must be reported on the following website: https://sede.mir.gob.es/op encms/export/sites/default/e s/procedimientos y servi cios/hospedajesyalquilerdevehiculos/
So far it is only possible to complete this with a Spanish digital certificate (DC) and you have to apply for it in person at an appropriate Government Office, although agents such as Spence Clarke may well be able to assist if you are out of Spain. When complying with this requirement you need to have previously alert ed guests to the fact that you are transferring their information to the government in order to observe Data Protection requirements.
It appears that the Spanish government has indicated that it will provide the option of reporting the data without using this online procedure, although the details about this have not yet been released.
Incorrect reporting of guest information can attract a fine of between €100 and €600 whilst failing to appear on the registry is a serious offence and can be punished by a fine of up to €30,000.
Brits wanted
IF you would like to get your 15 minutes of fame, have an eye for a bargain and are a British expatriate living in Spain then here is your chance to get on TV.
This opportunity to get your face and story on the small screen is here so if you fit the bill it’s time to apply. The TV company are looking for contestants based in Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca.
Sofie Hegre Olsen is look ing for potential candidates for this Red Sauce TV production with this post on Facebook:
“Hi everyone! If you are interested in joining the next season of Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun please feel free to contact me on the email below or message on Facebook. sofie.hegre olsen@redsaucetv.com
Looking forward to hearing from you!”
MADRID played host to a momentous celebration of the lengthy friendship between Spain and China on Thursday, May 18.
The Chinese Embassy was the setting for a special event marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The Embassy welcomed more than 500 guests, including dignitaries, cultural figures, and ambassadors from various countries.
The Chinese Ambassador to Spain, Wu Haitao, highlighted the deep bond between the two nations and
