Spanish government orders over 80,000 short-term rentals to be removed from market
Summary
Spain is cracking down on illegal short-term rentals, ordering platforms to remove over 86,000 listings that failed to meet new registration requirements. This enforcement targets properties not complying with the mandatory registration law implemented last summer, aiming to alleviate housing shortages and combat price increases. Andalusia, Valencia, and the Canary Islands are most affected.
Key Insights
- •The Spanish government is enforcing a new registration law, resulting in over 86,000 illegal short-term rental listings being removed from online platforms.
- •Andalusia leads the country with the highest number of illegal listings delisted (21,872), followed by Valencia (14,387) and the Canary Islands (13,726).
Action Items
- ✓Hosts in Spain should ensure their listings comply with the new registration requirements to avoid removal from platforms and potential fines.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts who did not apply for the mandatory registration number could face fines of up to €500,000.
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