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Spain Orders Removal of 53,876 Illegal Short-Term Rentals

The move targets listings that failed Spain's new registration rules introduced on July 1.

Overview

  • The Housing Ministry says platforms have been notified to take down the identified properties.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the units will be redirected to the regular housing market for young people and families.
  • Cases are concentrated in Sevilla, Marbella, Barcelona, Málaga, and Madrid, according to the government.
  • Officials describe the action as part of a broader push to curb illegal tourist rentals and improve urban quality of life.
  • Spain has roughly 400,000 holiday rentals, with authorities citing annual growth of up to 15% alongside mounting housing protests.