Since 2024, the regulations surrounding holiday rentals in the Comunidad Valenciana (Costa Blanca, Valencia and environs) have changed completely. Whereas before it was enough to take over an existing rental licence, today every owner or buyer has to take into account strict new obligations.
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In this episode, we take An-Sofie and Glenn taking you through the key points of the Decreto Ley 9/2024 and the 2025 national adjustments.
✅ What you learn in this episode
- The crucial distinction between holiday rental (≤ 10 days) and seasonal hire (≥ 11 days).
- The strict conditions for a valid rental licence: municipal permission, VME approval, unique cadastral reference, habitability certificate and insurance.
- Why an existing licence since August 2024 non-transferable is more and what risks that creates when purchasing.
- Which material requirements (air conditioning, first aid, evacuation plan) apply and what transitional rules exist for older licences.
- Why key boxes prohibited are and what the alternatives are.
- How the association of co-owners (VME) from April 2025 will play a decisive role.
- Your continuing obligations: guest registration through the national platform, internal house rules, complaint forms, mandatory sticker and mention of your licence numbers in publicity.
- The possible fines for violation (up to €600,000).
🎯 Important to remember
- Know your rental type: short or long rental determines the whole approach.
- Licence = personal, not transferable on sale.
- VME consent is essential since April 2025.
- Digitise your administration: Spanish digital signature required.
- Professional guidance pays off: keyholders and managers can take many obligations off your hands.
📌 Links & additional information
- Dutch FAQ from the Generalitat Valenciana (tourist rental) and minimum comfort and safety conditions.
- SES HoNational guest registration platform (mandatory from 2/12/2024)
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