Spain’s Tourist Rental Restrictions: A Challenge or a Chance to Rethink Vacation Home Ownership?
For years, Spain has been one of Europe’s most beloved destinations for holiday homes. Its climate, culture, and lifestyle make it an irresistible place to invest in a second residence. But the rules of the game are changing.
Stricter regulations on short-term rentals
In response to the surge of short-term rentals and their impact on local housing markets, many Spanish cities are tightening restrictions:
- Tourist licenses are harder to obtain — in some regions, new permits are not even being issued anymore.
- Increased inspections and fines target owners who rent without authorization.
- Rising competition makes it harder to guarantee consistent rental income.
The result? Owning a second home in Spain while relying on rental income to offset costs is becoming more and more uncertain.
When the dream of ownership becomes a source of stress
Owning 100% of a vacation home may sound attractive at first. But in reality, it often means:
- A large capital outlay,
- High ongoing costs (maintenance, taxes, management),
- And now, fewer options to rent and generate revenue.
What was once a dream can easily turn into a burden.
OWN18: A smarter way to enjoy Spain
What if the answer isn’t full ownership, but shared ownership done right?
With OWN18:
- You co-own a luxury second home with up to 1/8th ownership,
- You enjoy several weeks per year, tailored to your lifestyle,
- All management, maintenance, and administration are handled for you,
- And crucially: you no longer need to rely on rentals to cover costs.
It’s a model designed for less stress, less risk, and more enjoyment of your home in Spain.
The future of vacation homes: freedom, not hassle
Spain’s property market is evolving. Short-term rental income is no longer the easy answer.
But this shift opens the door to a better way of owning: one that’s flexible, stress-free, and entirely focused on your enjoyment.
With OWN18, you don’t endure these restrictions—you rise above them.
👉 True luxury today isn’t owning more. It’s owning smarter.