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Regulation and tax
VUT licensing, the Andalusian decree, stressed zones, inspections, modelo 210 and income tax. What the law requires and what it costs.
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VUT licences in Andalusia: requirements, Málaga's moratorium, and what to do now
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Holiday-let tax in Málaga: modelo 210, income tax and deductible expenses
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Holiday lets and your community of owners in Andalusia
Andalucia's New Space and Safety Laws: Is Your Malaga Rental Legal?
Andalucia's updated rental decree introduces strict space limits, bathroom-to-guest ratios, and fixed climate control rules. Here is how to check if your property is compliant before the authorities knock on your door.
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Andalusia Short Term Rental Fines 2026: What Owners Really Need to Know
The news is full of terrifying headlines about Andalusia's new tourism laws and eye-watering €600,000 fines. Here is what is actually happening, what the draft laws say, and how to keep your holiday let fully legal.
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Malaga Stressed Zones: The Honest Truth About the New Holiday Rental Rules
Malaga is cracking down on tourist apartments with new caps and rules. Before you panic, here is the honest breakdown of how this actually affects your property.
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Modelo 210 in 2026: what every non-resident owner must file and by when
Spain has rewritten the rules for non-resident property tax filings starting in 2026. Here is what the new deadlines and strict reporting forms mean for your Costa del Sol home.
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Non EU Rental Expense Deduction Spain: The 2025 Ruling for UK Owners
UK property owners in Spain have faced a punitive 24% flat tax on gross rental income since Brexit. A landmark Spanish National Court ruling might finally change the game.
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VFT is now VUT: What Changed for Owners Under Decreto 31/2024
Andalucia has overhauled its holiday rental laws with Decreto 31/2024. From bathroom-to-guest ratios to expired grace periods, here is what you need to do to avoid hefty fines.