Why Spain

The coastline is proven. Choosing the right property matters more than ever.

Spain combines mature tourism, international connectivity and enduring second-home appeal. For buyers who also want rental potential, the detail now matters: development type, community rules, licensing, management and intended use.

The opportunity

A mature market with a new layer of complexity.

Spain has spent decades building one of Europe’s best-known coastal property markets. The Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca offer established airports, resorts, marinas, golf, healthcare and a deep international buyer base.

But a strong destination does not automatically make every property a strong rental proposition. Recent changes to Spain’s horizontal-property rules have made it even more important to understand the legal and community position of tourist letting before buying.

Tourist rental rules

The question is no longer simply, “Can this apartment rent?”

Community approval can matterFor tourist activity beginning under the rules effective from 3 April 2025, an owner may need the express approval of the community of owners under Spain’s Horizontal Property Law.
The threshold is three-fifthsThe relevant approval requires three-fifths of all owners who also represent three-fifths of the participation quotas.
Existing lawful activity is treated differentlyThe legislation contains transitional protection for qualifying tourist activity already being exercised before the new provisions took effect.
Local and regional rules still matterCommunity approval is only one part of the picture. Tourism, planning, registration and other requirements vary by region and property.
This is why Solstice assesses rental permissions development by development. “New-build” or “branded” does not, by itself, guarantee that an individual property can legally be used for short-term tourist rental.
Luxury resort development on the Costa del Sol
Rental potential should be understood, not assumed.Ownership structure · permissions · community rules · management · owner use

Two established coasts

Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca.

They appeal to different buyers and sit at different price points, but both benefit from mature tourism infrastructure and substantial international demand. We look for developments that make sense within their own micro-market rather than treating “Spain” as one investment story.

Marbella, Costa del Sol

Marbella & Costa del Sol

Established luxury with international depth.

Marbella and the wider Costa del Sol combine a long-established luxury-property market with golf, marinas, hospitality, international schools and year-round amenities. The area is also an important European market for branded and professionally managed resort residences.

For Solstice, the attraction is not simply Marbella’s name. It is the opportunity to identify new-build resort property where location, management and intended use are clearly aligned.

Alicante & Costa Blanca

A broad international market with compelling resort fundamentals.

The Costa Blanca combines extensive international air access with established coastal towns, golf resorts and a large overseas-owner market. It can also offer a different entry point from the prime Costa del Sol.

Here too, we distinguish between ordinary residential stock and developments where rental use, community rules and management have been properly understood.

Alicante coastline, Costa Blanca

What Solstice looks for

Not every new development belongs in our collection.

Our Spanish portfolio can include branded residences, managed tourist residences and selected resort residences. What matters is that we understand what the buyer is actually acquiring and how the proposition works.

Location & resort fundamentalsAccess, amenities, destination appeal and the likely guest or owner market.
Rental structureWhether tourist or short-term rental is permitted, how it is managed and what restrictions apply.
Owner useAny limits, booking rules or interaction between personal use and a managed rental programme.
Developer & managementThe parties delivering and operating the development, and the responsibilities attached to each.
Legal clarityA proposition that can be explained clearly and then independently verified by the buyer’s own lawyer.

Lifestyle & access

There is a reason international buyers keep returning.

Spain’s Mediterranean coast offers something emerging destinations cannot create overnight: decades of transport investment, mature resort towns, restaurants, healthcare, golf, marinas and services built around international residents and visitors.

That matters to second-home buyers, but it also matters to rental demand. A property is easier to enjoy — and potentially easier to let — when guests already understand the destination and can reach it easily.

Major airportsMálaga and Alicante provide extensive international connectivity.
Year-round amenitiesEstablished communities rather than purely seasonal resort infrastructure.
No property-only residencySpain’s Golden Visa property route ended in 2025.

Explore Spain with Solstice

The destination is the easy part. Selecting the right development is where we come in.

Tell us whether you’re looking for a second home, professionally managed rental potential, a branded residence or a combination of lifestyle and income.

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Information on this page is general and does not constitute legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Spanish property, tourist-rental, planning and community rules vary by location and development and can change. Buyers should obtain independent Spanish legal advice on the specific property and intended use before committing to a purchase. Rental income and capital appreciation are not guaranteed.