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Frequently Asked Questions about the new Short-term rental accommodation Registration Number in Spain

Starting July 1st 2025, the Spanish Council of Ministers' Royal Decree 1312/2024 introduces new regulations for the short-term vacation rental sector in Spain. Learn more about the changes in holiday rental law and how to comply with the new requirements.

What are the commissions of the main holiday rental portals?

If you're trying to rent out your holiday home and need to choose somewhere to advertise your holiday home, here are the differences in commissions and conditions for some of the biggest holiday rental websites & platforms.

How to deal with insects & pests in your holiday home

Discovered bedbugs, silverfish, rats, or any other pests in your holiday home and don't know what to do? Read on to find out how what pest control measures you can take.

Host Success Story: Konrad Schmid

Want to know how to be a successful holiday rental host? Discover host Konrad’s tips for holiday home owners and get the inside scoop on how to run a successful holiday rental business.

Types of taxation on holiday rentals in Portugal

Learn more about the types of taxes you have to pay on your holiday rental in Portugal, from VAT to Income and Property Tax.

How to register your holiday home in the Canary Islands and get a tourist licence

Learn how to register your holiday home with the Tourism Registry to get a tourist license - these are all the documents you'll need.

How much does Airbnb really charge hosts?

Thinking about posting your holiday home on Airbnb? Before you sign up, make sure you understand Airbnb's fee structure and how much they charge hosts.

Holidu's Referral Program: Refer friends and earn rewards

Have you joined Holidu's Referral Program yet? This program is a great way to boost your income by referring friends to host with Holidu, and what’s more, it’s open to everyone, even if you’re not a holiday rental owner yourself. Even if you don’t rent a holiday home, you can become a Holidu Ambassador. Maximise your earnings by spreading the word about Holidu to your contacts in the holiday rental industry.

How to automate your holiday rental maintenance with Smart Home technology

Smart Home technology can help you to automate your holiday rental maintenance and, as a result, save time and money. If you're interested in upgrading your holiday property to a Smart Home, here are some must-have technologies to add to your holiday rental.

How to prepare your holiday rental for Holy Week (Easter)

Holy Week (Easter), is one of Spain's busiest travel periods. If you have a short-term rental property anywhere in Spain, read on to make sure you've prepared your holiday rental for Holy Week.

How to Get More Repeat Bookings for your Holiday Rental

Every holiday rental host should see repeat bookings as a goal. They're a great way to boost your revenue without the need for expensive marketing campaigns. Encouraging guests to come back and rent your holiday home again will really help your business — and with the new Holidu Host Website, it couldn't be easier.

How to attract Generation Z to your holiday rental

Members of Generation Z are growing up fast, and they're quickly becoming a lucrative market. The so-called Zoomers love to travel and often prefer to avoid traditional hotels. This makes them an ideal target market for holiday rental landlords. Read on to discover some of the best strategies for attracting young people to holiday rentals.

Benefits of offering a more sustainable holiday rental

Find out about the benefits of sustainable holiday accommodation, all the advantages of green housing and how you can invest in an environmentally friendly business with simple, easy-to-implement measures.

Top 5 safety tips for your holiday rental

Knowing the best security tips for the home can be very useful in understanding how to improve the security of holiday accommodation so that you can have a more peaceful and serene experience with this practice. To help you, in this article we'll list the top five security tips homeowners should follow to protect their holiday rentals and guarantee the safety of their guests.

What is the Genius programme from Booking.com?

The Booking Genius marketing programme offers interesting benefits for hosts who meet the requirements to take part. For them, using Genius can increase visibility and bookings, and the right attitude can also help to leverage the opportunities offered by the programme and improve holiday rental performance.

Prohibition of holiday rentals in Barcelona: consequences for hosts

Owners of holiday homes to rent have recently come across some worrying news for the sector in Barcelona, Spain. Measures for housing and the fight against inflation in the real estate sector, due to be implemented in 2028, provide for the cancellation of licences for approximately 10,000 local accommodation spaces.

Smart pricing on Airbnb: What is it?

AirBnB's Smart Pricing is a tool for hosts to easily and automatically set their prices. Find out all about these smart pricing features.

Payment methods for your holiday rental

Explore the different payment methods for your holiday home, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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