Temporary rentals in Barcelona

We prepare the property for marketing, handle enquiries and viewings, check the tenant’s ability to pay and the temporary reason for the stay, and take care of the contract, inventory and key handover. During the stay, we handle communications and reported issues; at move-out, we check the property’s condition and the deposit settlement. Our proposal sets out all the services.

No. Its duration must match the documented temporary reason. For new contracts subject to Royal Decree-Law 29/2026, the general rule is a term of more than 31 days and up to 12 months, with the specified exceptions where the reason continues. Renewals and consecutive contracts are also subject to limits. Read our explanation of temporary rental rules (in Spanish).

Not for rentals for work, study or other temporary housing needs that are subject to Barcelona’s limits. To calculate the rent, we review the previous tenancy, any legally permitted adjustments, the landlord’s status and the application of the national reference system. Where several limits apply, all must be respected.

Your identification, the title deed or Land Registry extract, the habitability certificate and the energy performance certificate, together with the previous contract and proof of rent if the property has been let before. We also review any other certificates and registrations required for the property and its marketing. We tell you what is missing and prepare the inventory.

We review the applicant’s income and ability to pay. We also request documents supporting the reason and duration of the stay, such as enrolment documents or an employer’s assignment letter. The temporary purpose must be stated in the contract and supported by documents; the tenant’s declaration alone is not enough.

For new contracts subject to the current regulations, property agency and contract preparation fees are payable by the landlord and cannot be passed on to the tenant. Before you engage us, we provide a proposal setting out the services, fees and applicable taxes.

We do, through our management service. We establish who is responsible for each repair and, if it is the landlord’s responsibility, submit it to their home insurer first. If it is not covered, we contact the landlord and provide several quotes to arrange the repair.

We compare its condition with the photographic inventory and record the key handover and any issues. When settling the deposit, we distinguish damage attributable to the tenant from fair wear and tear. Any deductions must be justified.

For a properly documented temporary tenancy, the end of the contract depends on its duration, the reason for the stay and the applicable rules. Before it expires, we review these points and the notices required. If the temporary reason is not justified, the rental may be treated as a main-residence tenancy; agreeing a departure date is not enough.

Catalan legislation on temporary rentals must still be examined separately: repealing a national rule does not remove it. The effects of contracts and actions taken while the decree was in force will also need to be reviewed. You should not assume that a signed contract changes automatically. We track the changes and their effects in our guide (in Spanish).