Digital Single Window and Unique Rental Registry
Introduction
We are Els Majordoms, a company specializing in the comprehensive management of vacation rentals in Banyoles (Girona) and throughout Catalonia. Our goal is to make short-term renting profitable and hassle-free for property owners. We manage all aspects: promotion on digital platforms, cleaning, maintenance, and, very importantly, handling the regulations such as the Ventanilla Única Digital (also known in Catalan as Finestreta Digital Única) and the Registro Único de Arrendamientos. With this new regulation, short-term rentals in Spain will be transformed, bringing more transparency and security to the sector.
European and National Context
At the European Union level, Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 promotes the centralization of information and procedures related to short-term rentals. This legal framework aims to increase transparency and encourage sustainability in the market, improving communication between vacation rental platforms and the competent authorities.
In Spain, Royal Decree 1312/2024, of December 23 adapts this framework to national regulations. In this way, the Ventanilla Única Digital and the Registro Único de Arrendamientos have been created, positioning the country at the forefront of short-term rental regulation and protecting the constitutional right to housing.
Effective Date and Adaptation Period
The new Royal Decree will come into effect on January 2, 2025, while all associated obligations will be enforced starting July 1, 2025. This six-month period will allow property owners, digital platforms, and administrations to adapt to the new processes of the Ventanilla Única Digital and the Registro Único de Arrendamientos.
What is the Ventanilla Única Digital?
The Ventanilla Única Digital is a centralized platform that facilitates the management and exchange of data related to short-term rentals. Through this tool:
Property owners (lessors) can register their properties.
Digital platforms must periodically report accommodation information.
Public administrations (municipalities, autonomous communities, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda) will supervise and audit this activity.
The College of Property and Commercial Registrars of Spain will assign the registration number, which will be mandatory for any short-term rental property.
Differentiation between Tourist and Seasonal Rentals
4.1. Tourist Use Properties
Characteristics: Used for vacation or leisure stays and typically advertised on digital platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.).
Regulation: In addition to registration in the Registro Único de Arrendamientos, owners must comply with the tourist regulations of their autonomous or local community, which may include licenses, insurance, habitability checks, and safety measures.
4.2. Temporary (Seasonal) Use Properties
Characteristics: Intended for non-vacation stays, such as for students, displaced workers, or people undergoing medical treatment.
Applicable Regulations: They are regulated by Law 29/1994, Urban Leases (LAU).
Simplified Procedures: While they must also be registered in the Registro Único de Arrendamientos, they do not require the same documentation or additional licenses as tourist properties.
How to Request a Registration Number
5.1. Submitting the Application
Property owners must submit the application through the electronic office of the College of Property and Commercial Registrars of Spain or in person at the corresponding Property or Movable Goods Registry.
5.2. Required Documentation
Cadastral reference and exact address of the property.
Indicate whether the rental will be a whole house or by rooms.
Specify the maximum number of occupants.
For tourist use properties, provide evidence according to regional or local regulations (e.g., submitting the tourist license).
5.3. Obtaining the Registration Number
Request the number through the online portal of the College of Registrars, identifying yourself with a digital certificate and attaching the required documentation.
You will receive a temporary and immediate registration number, which will become final after the necessary reviews.
Expiration or Renewal of the Registration Number
Every twelve months, it is necessary to submit an informational model for short-term rentals for each category and type of lease, which includes an anonymized list of formalized contracts. The registration number may be revoked if the requirements are not met, if the owner requests cancellation, or if the General Directorate of Planning and Evaluation detects irregularities.
How We Can Help You at Els Majordoms
At Els Majordoms, we specialize in the comprehensive management of short-term rentals. We are your ally in handling all the procedures related to the Ventanilla Única Digital and the Registro Único de Arrendamientos. By collaborating with us:
We handle the obtaining and renewal of your registration number quickly and efficiently.
We ensure constant compliance with all legal obligations, both at the municipal, regional, and national levels.
We offer professional management of your property, including promotion, marketing, guest communication, cleaning, and maintenance, as well as pricing advice.
For more information on how we can help you optimize your short-term rentals, visit our Owner's Page.
Conclusions
The implementation of the Ventanilla Única Digital and the Registro Único de Arrendamientos represents a transformative change in the regulation of short-term rentals in Spain. This new legal framework aims to create a more transparent, secure, and efficient market, protecting the right to housing while fostering tourism and economic activity.
Starting January 2, 2025, property owners will need to adapt to this new regulation, with a six-month period to implement the necessary changes. Els Majordoms will accompany you every step of the way, ensuring that your property complies with all the requirements of the Ventanilla Única Digital and the Registro Único de Arrendamientos, to optimize your income and simplify management.
Contact us or visit our Owner's Page to discover how we can help you take full advantage of this new landscape in short-term rentals.
