This year has definitely made its mark when it comes to changes in law and this month is no exception. Get comfortable while I inform you of the modifications that have been made to urban rental laws (more specifically to long-term lets).

The Spanish property market has suffered greatly since 2008 and is characterized by a large volume of property for sale against a poor rental market. On average in Spain only 17% of property is rented out in comparison to approximately 30% throughout the rest of the European Union.


Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are three words we are going to be hearing a lot of in upcoming months. These certificates were introduced in the UK and many other European countries back in 2007 and now Spain must follow suit.

Real Decreto (Decree) 235/2013, 5th April was approved and came into effect on the 13th April 2013 and will be fully enforced from 1st June 2013 but what exactly is the certificate for and who is obligated to obtain one?

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