Overview
Renting property in Spain involves more than listing on Airbnb or drafting a simple contract. With strict and evolving rules on long-term lets, seasonal leases, and short-term tourist rentals (VUTs), professionals need expert legal knowledge to operate safely and profitably.
Rent-Ability is FEI Business School’s specialist course on Spanish rental law – designed entirely in English and suitable for those working or investing anywhere in Spain. Whether you're a real estate agent, landlord, property manager, investor, or considering rental activities, this course provides the knowledge, tools, and confidence to manage rentals legally and professionally.
About the course:
This intensive course offers a practical and in-depth exploration of rental contracts and tourist rental regulations across Spain. Participants gain a clear understanding of the legal framework governing both long-term and short-term rentals, including the most recent national and regional requirements applicable from 2025 onwards.
Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on materials, this course ensures that participants can confidently classify rental contracts, manage legal obligations, and optimise tax strategies.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to advise clients, ensure full legal compliance, and operate professionally within Spain’s evolving rental market.
This course is tailored for:
- Real Estate Agents & Property Managers – Looking to expand their expertise in rental contracts and compliance.
- Property Owners & Landlords – Seeking clarity on legal and tax obligations for both long-term and short-term rentals.
- Rental & Lettings Professionals – Managing rentals throughout Spain – urban, coastal, and rural areas.
- Legal Professionals & Consultants – Advising clients on Spanish rental law and compliance strategies.
- Tourism & Hospitality Business Owners – Operating short-term and holiday rentals throughout Spain.
- Investors & Developers – Ensuring full legal compliance for buy-to-let investments.
- Accountants & Tax Advisors – Managing rental income and optimising tax strategies for clients or portfolios.
Course content
Week 1
- Introduction to Spanish rental law (LAU)
- Classifying rental contracts: primary, seasonal, tourist
- Drafting legal contracts: clauses, deposits, duration
- Rights and obligations of landlords and tenants
- Key differences between short-term and long-term leases
- Overview of applicable taxes: IRPF, ITP, VAT
Week 2
- Understanding the legal framework for tourist rentals (VUTs)
- Requirements for seasonal leases vs VUTs
- Tourist licences: when they are required and how to obtain them
- National registration system (NRA): new obligations from July 2025
- Community and municipal restrictions on rentals
- Taxation of tourist rentals: obligations and optimisation strategies
- Case study: Seasonal rental vs tourist use
Course delivery
Teaching methodology:
Teaching methodology
This course is delivered through FEIFLEX, our flexible hybrid learning model. You can attend live sessions either online from anywhere in Europe or in person at our Alicante premises. You’ll benefit from real-time lectures, interactive discussions, and case studies led by industry experts. All sessions are recorded and available on the MYFEI learning platform, enabling you to revisit the material at your convenience.
Course length
This is a two-week course combining guided self-study with two live expert-led sessions (one per week). The format allows you to study flexibly while gaining practical knowledge you can apply immediately.
Course length:
This course runs for two weeks, combining self-paced study with live expert-led lectures. You’ll complete guided self-study at your own convenience, supported by two live sessions, one each week. This format ensures a focused and flexible approach, allowing you to gain a thorough understanding of rentals in Spain while balancing your personal and professional commitments.
Lecturers:
This course is led by Orlando Torregrosa, a senior lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in property law, commercial contracts, and taxation. He has managed legal departments at leading Spanish and international firms, as well as worked extensively with real estate and construction companies.
Since 2014, he has run his own legal practice, Albir Abogados, advising international clients. Orlando teaches in fluent English and is known for delivering clear, practical legal education.
Certification:
To earn the FEI Certificate, participants must:
- Attend both live sessions (online or in person)
- Pass the final exam
A certificate of attendance is available for those who choose not to complete the exam.
The digital certificate can be easily shared with employers, clients, and professional networks.
Entry requirements:
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is open to both newcomers and experienced professionals. A basic understanding of the rental or property market is helpful. Proficiency in English is required, as all materials and lectures are delivered in English.
Fees and financing:
Course fee: 500 € (excluding VAT)
The fee includes:
- Access to all course materials
- Participation in live lectures
- Access to recorded content on MYFEI
- Certification upon successful completion
Group discounts are available for companies or teams. Please contact us for details.