Vivienda Vacacional & Zona Tensionada
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In Las Palmas, a Vivienda Vacacional (VV) permit is required for tourist rentals to ensure compliance with local regulations. Without this permit, landlords face legal consequences and cannot legally rent their property to tourists.
Check your host!
Here on the islands we have a lot's of "black sheeps" renting a appartment illegally! It's on you to check your host and ensure it's a legal one.
On the official Gran Canaria Website you can check your host:
Establecimientos hoteleros inscritos en el Registro General Turístico de Canarias
Report problems with an AirBnB/VV/Hotel?
In cases you have trouble with an AirBnB, unabhängig ob legal oder illegal and you may want to repot the problem with the local police?
Click here to open a case for the "Oficina Virtual De Denuncias"
Why my host ask for private data like passport copies?
In Spain there is a dedicated law that allows companies to save a copy of e.g. your passport. This is required, because hosts and providers have to report their clients to the local police.
The Real Decreto 933/2021, effective at December 2, 2024, mandates detailed data collection for hotels, travel agencies and vehicle rental companies.
For Professional Hospitality Activities (Articles 4, 5, 6)
Company Data (Annex I, Section A.1):
Name, CIF/NIF, municipality, province
Phone, email, website, URL of the listing
Establishment Data (Annex I, Section A.2):
Type (hotel, vacation rental, etc.)
Name, address, postal code, city, province
Traveler Data (Annex I, Section A.3):
Name, surname(s), gender
Identification document (type, number, nationality)
Date of birth, residential address (city, country)
Phone, email, number of travelers, relationships among travelers (for minors)
Transaction Data (Annex I, Section A.4):
Contract details: number, date, signatures
Stay details: check-in/check-out date and time
Payment details: method of payment, identification (e.g., credit card number)
For Vehicle Rentals (Articles 4, 5, 6)
Lessor Data (Annex II, Section 1):
Name, NIF/CIF, address, phone, email, website
Renter and Driver Data (Annex II, Sections 2 & 3):
Name, surname(s), gender
Identification document (type, number, nationality)
Driving license details (type, number, validity)
Address and contact information (phone, email)
Vehicle Data (Annex II, Section 5):
Brand, model, license plate, VIN (vehicle identification number)
Mileage at pickup and drop-off
GPS data (if available)
Transaction Data (Annex II, Section 5):
Contract details: number, date, place, signatures
Rental period details: pickup/drop-off time, place, country
Payment details: method of payment, identification (e.g., credit card, IBAN)
Data Submission
Some data must be submitted through the Spanish Ministry of the Interior's platform:
SES.HOSPEDAJES (for hospitality) or SES.ALQUILERES (for vehicle rentals).
Official website for registration and data submission sede.mir.gob.es where you can find both.
Process
- Register on the platform.
- Submit the collected data within the required deadlines (typically within 24 hours).
- Ensure the submitted data complies with the specifications in Annexes I and II.
About data protection
https://www.boe.es/buscar/pdf/2018/BOE-A-2018-16673-consolidado.pdf
As example: In case an ID Document includes the religion (it's a not required information) so your provider or host has to blur this part on the copy.
Tip: Verify each copy of your passport!
Where are the "Zona Tensionada"?
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In Las Palmas, the term Zona Tensionada refers to areas with a high demand and limited supply in the housing market, leading to significantly increased rent prices. These areas might have regulations to control rent increases and improve the availability of affordable housing for locals.
Read this news article from canarias7 Website about this topic
Conclusion
If Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was declared a tensioned zone, it would likely have significant effects on both rental and sales prices in the city. Here some examples:
- Rental Prices
- Downward Pressure: The declaration would impose price caps on rental properties. Landlords would be restricted from charging excessively high rents.
- Affordability: This measure aims to make housing more affordable for residents. As a result, renters would benefit from more reasonable monthly payments.
- Landlord Reactions: Some landlords might resist the price limitations, leading to potential conflicts. However, overall, it would create a fairer rental market.
- Sales Prices
- Moderation: The tensioned zone status would likely moderate property prices for both houses and apartments.
- Balancing Supply and Demand: Sellers may need to adjust their expectations, as buyers would be less willing to pay inflated prices.
- Market Stability: By preventing excessive price hikes, the real estate market would become more stable and sustainable.
- Overall Impact
- Social Equity: The primary goal is to ensure that housing remains accessible to a broader segment of the population. Families, young professionals, and low-income individuals would benefit.
- Investor Considerations: Real estate investors might face reduced profit margins, but it would promote a healthier housing ecosystem.
- Economic Ripple Effects: A stabilized housing market can positively impact the local economy, as people spend less on housing and more on other goods and services.
- Declaring Las Palmas de Gran Canaria a tensioned zone would aim to strike a balance between affordability and market stability, benefiting residents while challenging traditional real estate practices.
Special thanks to Flavio de Stefano for the conclusion on the "Live it up, Las Palmas" Slack Server