Spain
Everything we have on Spain — news from the SCALE desk and signals from the radars, in one feed.
Canarias Mechanical Bed Law: STR Compliance by Dec 2027
Regulation · Aug 26, 2026
Budget for mechanical bed retrofits on larger Tenerife STR units before Dec 2027.
Canarias Relaxes Unidad de Explotación for VV Complexes
Regulation · Aug 26, 2026
Check if your VV declaración responsable predates 14 December 2025 to qualify for individual commercialisation
Andalusia Tourism Law Stalled, €600K Fines on Hold
Regulation · Aug 26, 2026
Watch the 2027 window for Andalusia's €600K fine law that would equalize rules for all tourist accommodation.
SBT Opens Consultation on Tourist-Zone Residential Rights
Regulation · Aug 26, 2026
Submit comments to SBT's residential-use consultation before 4 Sep.
Canary Islands Standardizes VV Licensing by September
Regulation · Aug 26, 2026
Monitor the September 2026 announcement for changes to your municipal licensing process.
Madrid Ends H1 2026 as #2 EU City for Hotel Investment
Market Pulse · Aug 25, 2026
Factor rising institutional investment into Madrid's long-term pricing and portfolio strategy.
Shakira Madrid Residency: 12 Shows, Sep-Oct Demand Window
Market Pulse · Aug 25, 2026
Reprice September-October STR inventory for Shakira's 12-show residency window.
Madrid hotel volume dips 1.4% but tourist spending up 11.4%
Market Pulse · Aug 25, 2026
Reprice for higher-spending international guests as Madrid shifts from volume to value.
Spain Challenges Valencia's Ley 3/2026 Urban Changes
Regulation · Aug 25, 2026
Track Government-Generalitat negotiations on Ley 3/2026 for STR licensing implications.
The 2026 Breaking Point: How Regulation, Taxes, and the Hotel Pushback are Reshaping Southern Europe's STR Market
Gianpaolo Vairo · Jul 30, 2026
The Myth and Reality of Spain's Empty Homes: Insights from Viviendómetro
Gianpaolo Vairo · Jul 24, 2026
The 21% VAT Threat in Spain: Why Taxing Short-Term Rentals is Harder Than It Looks
Gianpaolo Vairo · Jul 6, 2026
Flex Living in Spain: From Emerging Niche to Real Estate Market Pillar
Gianpaolo Vairo · Mar 12, 2026
The Mediterranean Chessboard: Toward a New Shift in Tourist Demand?
Gianpaolo Vairo · Mar 6, 2026
The Barcelona Effect: Toward the End of the Dispersed Vacation Rental Model?
Gianpaolo Vairo · Feb 25, 2026
Barcelona: From Pioneer in Regulation to Pioneer in Prohibition
Gianpaolo Vairo · Feb 16, 2026
Spain 2026: Europe's Laboratory. Why the Italian Market Must Look to Madrid
Gianpaolo Vairo · Feb 10, 2026
Spanish Cities Risk €2 Billion Shortfall by Under-Taxing Tourist Apartments on New Waste Mandate
Gianpaolo Vairo · Nov 26, 2025