On July 1, 2025, the Single Registry of Tourist Rentals comes into force, a national database that will centralize the information of all the properties for tourist use, seasonal or by rooms in Spain. This regulatory change, included in Royal Decree 1312/2024 and aligned with the European Union Regulation 2024/1028, is a further step towards the consolidation of a common regulatory framework for vacation rentals.
Mandatory registration to operate in digital platforms
As of this date, any owner or manager wishing to advertise their accommodation on platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com or similar must have a valid registration number. Otherwise, they will not be able to legally publish or rent their property through digital channels.
The objective of this registry is twofold: on the one hand, to increase the transparency and traceability of tourism operations; on the other, to ensure that accommodations comply with legal requirements in terms of tax, security and urban planning licenses. For many agencies and professionals in the sector, this represents a necessary adaptation in an increasingly regulated and professionalized environment.
Technology as an ally of regulatory compliance
In this context, technology once again plays a key role. The digitization of vacation rentals not only makes it possible to manage reservations or resources efficiently, but also to adapt quickly to new legal requirements. Having technological allies that understand the local context and regional and national legislation is essential to ensure effective adaptation. There are local tools, such as net2rent‘s software, that already integrate specific functionalities to help agencies and owners to comply with these obligations in a simple and automated way, avoiding errors and optimizing time.
In a scenario of constant regulatory change, net2rent is a strategic ally for agencies and professionals in the sector. Its software not only allows centralizing and automating daily management, but also adapts quickly to new legal requirements. This, together with its advanced Channel Manager, allows agencies to increase their visibility and profitability in an increasingly competitive market.
In short, the entry into force of the Single Registry reinforces a clear trend towards the professionalization of the sector, driven both by regulation and by the adoption of technological solutions to accompany this transformation.
