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Real Estate High importance BOE

Publication of residential market tension zones declared in the first quarter of 2026

The zones declared as residential market tension areas in the first quarter of 2026 are published, where rental price limitations apply. It affects property own...

Property owners, landlords, tenants and real estate investors in tension zones

27 Apr 2026 Read more

Real Estate High importance BOE

New State Housing Plan 2026-2030: aid and programs for housing access

The Government approves the State Housing Plan 2026-2030 with aid programs for rental, purchase and rehabilitation. It regulates subsidies and conditions for ci...

Citizens, young people, real estate developers, autonomous communities and municipalities

23 Apr 2026 Read more

Real Estate High importance BOE

Update of reference price index for residential rentals 2026

Official price reference indices for urban lease contracts are updated. These indices serve as a limit or reference for the updating of rental prices.

Property owners and tenants of rental housing, especially in tight market areas

20 Apr 2026 Read more

Real Estate High importance BOE

Homeowners associations can ban tourist rentals in their bylaws and block mandatory registration

If a community's bylaws prohibit tourist use, the unique tourist rental registration number can be denied. Property owners cannot bypass this prohibition.

Tourist apartment owners, homeowners associations and vacation rental platforms

24 Mar 2026 Read more

Real Estate BOE

Bank of Spain publishes official interest rates for mortgages in May 2026

The Bank of Spain updates the official reference indices used to calculate the interest on variable-rate mortgages. This data affects periodic reviews of mortga...

Holders of variable-rate mortgages and financial institutions

21 May 2026 Read more

Real Estate BOE

Short-term tourist rental registration requires homeowners' association authorization if registration is after April 3, 2025

Tourist apartments registered in the Valencian Tourism Registry after April 3, 2025 need express authorization from the homeowners' association to obtain the un...

Home owners of tourist properties in Valencia registered after April 3, 2025

15 May 2026 Read more

Real Estate BOE

Decree-law on urgent measures in taxation, urban planning, housing and public management during budget extension

Regional decree-law introducing urgent changes in taxation, administrative simplification, urban planning, housing and public personnel during the budget extens...

Citizens, companies, real estate developers, public employees and taxpayers

14 May 2026 Read more

Real Estate BOE

Bank of Spain publishes official interest rates for mortgages in May 2026

The Bank of Spain updates the official reference indices used to calculate variable-rate mortgages. These data affect the revisions of mortgage payments.

Variable-rate mortgage holders, banking entities and mortgage lenders

05 May 2026 Read more

Real Estate DOUE

New European methodology for calculating the climate impact of buildings during their life cycle

The EU updates the method for calculating CO2 emissions from buildings throughout their entire useful life. It affects energy efficiency regulations in construc...

Real estate developers, contractors, architects and public administrations in building construction

04 May 2026 Read more

Real Estate BOE

Congress repeals rental measures decree approved due to Iran war

Congress has repealed the Royal Decree-Law regulating rental measures adopted due to the economic impact of the Iran war. These measures cease to have effect.

Property owners and tenants with rental contracts covered by RDL 8/2026

30 Apr 2026 Read more

Real Estate BOE

Agreement between the State and Andalusia to resolve discrepancies on the Andalusian Housing Law

The State and Andalusia reach an agreement to resolve potential regulatory conflicts arising from the Andalusian Housing Law of 2025. A collaboration framework ...

Property owners, landlords, real estate developers and public administrations in Andalusia

13 Apr 2026 Read more

Real Estate BOE

The Property Registry must register changes of use even without municipal license if there is a responsible declaration

A ruling clarifies that the registrar cannot suspend the registration of a change of use from premises to dwelling if the owner presents a valid responsible dec...

Owners, developers and managers processing changes of use of properties before the Property Registry.

16 May 2026 Read more

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