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What financial management applied to vacation rentals is, what it analyzes, how it differs from a PMS, management services, or revenue management, and when it makes sense.
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Monthly checklist for closing a vacation rental management company: bookings, collections, commissions, expenses, owners, margin, cash, and incidents.
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The minimum data a manager needs to connect in order to calculate real profit, margin per property, cash flow, outstanding payments, and portfolio profitability.
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The major professional event for electrification and decarbonization opens another window of demand in Madrid.
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Not all managed properties are equally profitable. Learn how to calculate the real margin per property, owner, area, and service in a vacation rental management company.
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Complete and updated answer about the taxes that a tourist property may incur in Spain in 2026: IRPF or economic activity, VAT, IBI, local surcharges, and tax information.
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Royal Decree-Law 29/2026 allows certain municipalities to apply IBI surcharges to tourist accommodations. We explain when it can be 50%, 100%, or 150% and why it is not automatic.
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The latest data from the INE shows a divergence that owners and managers should pay attention to.
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Congress rejects Royal Decree-Laws 26/2026 and 27/2026. We analyze which measures are no longer consolidated and what this means for regular rental, temporary rental, tourist housing, taxation, and the housing market.
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The new Royal Decree-Laws 26/2026 and 27/2026 introduce changes in habitual rentals, temporary rentals, taxation, home purchases, and tourist housing. We analyze the specific measures and their possible consequences on prices, supply, demand, and profitability.
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The tech event may open a window for increased accommodation demand in Madrid.
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A PMS can become the operational center of a vacation rental business. We explain what it is, how it works, what tasks it automates, and why it does not replace financial control of the business.
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Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and Expedia can help you get more bookings, but they also add commissions and costs that directly affect the actual profit of the accommodation. We analyze how OTAs work and what any owner or manager should measure.
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The seasonal forecast points to a warm tercile across Spain and a higher probability of rain in several areas. How to interpret it without confusing it with a daily forecast.
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The international fair returns to IFEVI from October 6 to 8. Its historical scale makes these dates a window worth monitoring.
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IFEMA expects more than 121,000 professional visitors. What accommodation owners and managers should review now.
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The pilot may reduce administrative work, but verification at check-in remains the host's responsibility.
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A PMS can help you manage reservations, calendars, and operations. But to run the business, you need to know how much you really earn, where the money goes, and what fiscal impact each property has.
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Discover how Airbnb's AirCover works and what real protection it offers to owners against damages caused by guests. We analyze its limitations and the importance of documentation in the claims process.
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The latest data shows a simultaneous contraction in supply, rates, and revenue. The signal is significant, but it does not affect all islands or accommodations equally.
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What a tourist accommodation must do with SES.HOSPEDAJES, how to organize the registration of travelers, and what should be completed before arrival.
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International tourism spending is growing faster than arrivals. We analyze why this data is useful for reviewing prices, but not for automatically raising them.
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Booking may charge a commission on a cancellation or no-show penalty. Calculate how much you really keep after the commission.
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Airbnb may apply fees of 10%, 25%, or 50% if the host cancels. Calculate when repairing may be much cheaper than canceling.
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The municipal tourist surcharge will extend to the rest of Catalonia starting in October. It will not be the same in all municipalities, and a VUT must check its ordinance before charging it.
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Tourist apartments raised prices in July, but sold practically the same number of nights with shorter stays. We analyze what may happen to the real margin.
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Vitoria-Gasteiz is processing a tourist stay tax that in the current project sets €4.50 per person per night for VUT, with a maximum of six units of stay.
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A guest asks to leave two hours later. It could cost you €0, force you to charge €60, or not compensate you at all. Let's do the math.
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Discover the most common mistakes in managing a tourist rental and how better organization can prevent operational issues and poor ratings.
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Discover how to coordinate the cleaning of a vacation rental and why good organization directly influences the guest experience.
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Discover how to organize check-in in a vacation rental and why good management of the entry process enhances the guest experience.
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Discover how to manage a tourist accommodation professionally and what key aspects are essential for properly organizing the lodging.
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Discover what you need to consider when taking out insurance for a tourist accommodation and why it is important to protect your property.
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Discover how to prepare a vacation rental before receiving guests, what to check, and how to ensure a great experience from day one.
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Discover which appliances a vacation rental needs to provide a good experience for guests and improve ratings.
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Discover how to furnish a vacation rental professionally to enhance guest experience and increase bookings.
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Discover what equipment a tourist accommodation in Spain should have, which elements are essential, and how to prepare the lodging for guests.
Read article →Discover how to start a vacation rental in Spain step by step: regulations, accommodation preparation, and vacation rental management.
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