Fourteen pages. Real numbers. Nothing held back.
Everything in this report comes from a real operating rental.
Not projections. Not estimates. Not theory.
Our short-term rental apartment in Spain. Figures drawn directly from platform earnings reports and purchase documents.
The real cost of buying in Spain
ITP transfer tax, notary, land registry, legal fees — the full purchase cost most listings never show.
What the platforms actually cost
What Booking.com actually costs. The effective rate depends on your tax situation — worth understanding before you put your numbers together.
How many nights you need to cover all costs
The answer will surprise you.
The licence reality in Spain
What serious buyers often discover too late about tourist licences, transfers, and municipal suspensions.
Why tightening regulation might work in your favour
Spain is tightening holiday rental rules — and for a licensed property in the right location, that is actually good news.
Fourteen pages. Real numbers. Nothing held back.
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