Local clarity, not social media noise.
TL;DR
- Tourist licence confusion: Court confirms licences belong to the property, not the owner – most town halls are transferring them as usual.
- Market balance: Not clearly a buyer’s or seller’s market – good listings still sell fast.
- Lawyer warning: Local knowledge matters – some lawyers outside Granada are misreading documents.
- Energy certificate myths: Spain will not ban property sales below an E rating in 2030. But since August, you must have an energy certificate to get a mortgage valuation.
Tourist licences: a rare win for logic
After months of uncertainty, the High Court has ruled that tourist licences apply to the property, not the person. That means when you sell a holiday rental home, the licence can transfer to the new owner.
Despite mixed messages from the Junta de Andalucía, most town halls across the Costa Tropical are continuing to process transfers smoothly. If you’re selling, this ruling removes one of the biggest sources of confusion in recent months.
Stock levels and cautious buyers
There’s still less property available across southern Granada and the Costa Tropical than in previous years. That keeps prices steady, but buyers are being cautious.
Agents are seeing more “browsers” — people who enquire but don’t commit. Yet, well-priced homes with strong marketing and good visuals are still selling quickly.
For sellers, this makes preparation critical. A professional video, verified paperwork, and realistic pricing based on data-driven comparables are what separate listings that move from those that linger.
Why your lawyer choice can make or break a sale
Not all lawyers are equal — especially when it comes to rural and older properties. Hola Properties highlighted cases where out-of-area lawyers charged clients for unnecessary work (like an extra AFO certificate that already existed).
This isn’t about kickbacks — it’s about local expertise. A lawyer familiar with Granada’s rural property laws knows how to read a nota simple properly and spot issues before they derail a sale.
The 2030 energy certificate myth
A wave of misinformation has spread online claiming that, from 2030, properties with an energy rating below “E” can’t be sold or rented. That’s false.
Spain has agreed to improve efficiency by 2050, but there’s no ban on selling homes below an E rating.
However, since 12 August 2025, an energy certificate is mandatory for any bank valuation tied to a mortgage. If you don’t have one, your buyer can’t proceed. And remember: it’s been a legal requirement to have a valid certificate before marketing your property — not once you’ve found a buyer.
If your current agent hasn’t asked for one, your property may already be listed illegally.
Real facts, real buyers
If you’re planning to sell this winter, now’s the time to get your paperwork checked and your marketing ready. Real buyers are still active — but they’re choosing properties that are compliant, verified, and well-presented.
Want to know where your property stands?
Call +34 858 215 333 or visit holaproperties.com for a friendly, no-pressure chat.
We don’t charge buyer’s fees, and every listing gets full legal diligence and a professional video campaign.
