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Opinion, practical guides and analysis on holiday and mid-term rentals in Barcelona and Madrid, written by the MyRentalHost team after 16 years managing apartments.

Opinion
Practical guides
Tax · Non-residents
How to rent out your home in Spain as a non-resident
Non-resident income tax, Form 210 and deductible expenses, step by step. What to declare, when to pay and how to do it from abroad.
Jun 2026 · 9 minRead →
Analysis · Revenue management
What the World Cup teaches about revenue management (and why it matters in Barcelona and Madrid)
What the 2026 World Cup reveals about prices and occupancy, and what the 2030 World Cup means for short-term rentals in Barcelona and Madrid. Data and revenue management.
17 Jun 2026 · 7 min Read →
Regulations · Catalonia
Seasonal holiday lets in Catalonia: no licence, no rent cap
The only temporary let in Catalonia outside the price index, with no tourist licence above 31 days. Its three requirements (art. 66 bis.4) and the fines.
31 Aug 2026 · 6 min Read →
Regulations · Madrid
Madrid tourist-let rules 2026: what Decree 27/2026 changes
Minimum room sizes, maximum occupancy, the CIVUT, residents’ approval and three years to adapt: what Decree 27/2026 requires of tourist flats in Madrid.
31 Aug 2026 · 8 min Read →
Regulations · Catalonia
What the NIRTC is and how to get it — 2026 guide
The Catalan Tourism Register number: its format, how it reaches you, where to check it and how it differs from the new Spanish state number.
31 Aug 2026 · 6 min Read →
Regulations
Guest registration in Spain 2026: what to send and when
Which guest details RD 933/2021 requires, when you have to send them, what to do if the system rejects them and what happens if you don’t.
17 Dec 2024 · 5 min Read →
Regulations · Catalonia
Rental regulations in Catalonia 2026: a guide for owners
Stressed areas, seasonal rentals, fines of up to €900,000, large-scale owners from July 2026 and tourist licences in 2028. With the law cited.
27 Sep 2026 · 8 min Read →
Market analysis
Has Airbnb hit its ceiling?
The future of short-term rental in Barcelona and Madrid after the 2025-2028 regulation. Analysis, scenarios and market opportunities.
21 Nov 2025 · 8 min Read →
Industry
The economic impact of tourist apartments in Barcelona
PwC + Apartur study on the impact of tourist apartments in Barcelona: €1,928M GDP, 40,340 jobs, myths busted.
15 Jan 2025 · 6 min Read →
Returns
Holiday rental profitability in Barcelona: 5 levers
Twelve months of real data from our apartments in Barcelona: guest capacity, neighbourhood, calendar, price and reviews. Where the real margin is.
27 Sep 2026 · 7 min Read →
Operations
Preparing your tourist apartment for high season
How to prepare your tourist apartment for high season in Barcelona and Madrid. Operational checklist, AI, regulation and pricing.
Updated 2026 · 5 min Read →
Smart home
Smart locks for short-term rentals — 2026 guide
Smart locks for tourist apartments in 2026: brands, PMS integration, digital check-in, Spanish regulation and why they cut operating costs.
Updated 2026 · 6 min Read →
Technology
AI in tourist apartment management: the 2026 reality
AI in tourist rental management in 2026: agents that respond 24/7, dynamic revenue management, demand prediction and real ROI.
Rewritten 2026 · 7 min Read →
Listing
Local recommendations that lift your Barcelona listing
How to curate Barcelona recommendations that put your listing above the rest. 2026 selection of real places — food, bars, local life.
Updated 2026 · 6 min Read →
Reviews
5 guest mistakes in Barcelona that hurt your reviews
The 5 most common mistakes guests make in Barcelona — and how anticipating them in your listing and onboarding prevents negative reviews.
Updated 2026 · 5 min Read →
Guest experience
Guest experience beyond the flat: why owners should care
When you offer more than four walls — local tours, authentic recommendations, experiences — your listing gets better reviews and more bookings.
Updated 2026 · 5 min Read →
Choosing a manager
Which credentials matter in a short-term rental manager
Awards, certifications, associations — which credentials actually matter when choosing a tourist apartment management company in Barcelona and Madrid.
Updated 2026 · 4 min Read →

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