Long-term LAU — 5 or 7 years
Standard residential tenancy with 5-year minimum (individual landlord) or 7-year minimum (corporate landlord). LAU framework with tacit renewals and legal rent index updates.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT · COSTA DEL SOL
Dedicated bilingual advisorRent guarantee optionalIn-house trade network
Rental Management in Málaga
Tenant vetting, LAU 2023 tenancy, Modelo 210 quarterly filing and vetted tradespeople network. Net rent transferred monthly.
WHAT FULL MANAGEMENT INCLUDES
What does full rental management include?
Five operational pillars in one closed package. No "extras" invoiced separately during the engagement.
- Active tenant vetting
- LAU 2023 tenancy agreement
- Rent collection + optional guarantee
- Incident management with vetted tradespeople
- Modelo 210 quarterly filing
A CONTINUOUS CYCLE, NOT A ONE-OFF JOB
How does the rental management process work?
Five steps from initial asset diagnostic to monthly settlement statement. Typical letting time 4-6 weeks.
The cycle repeats every year while the tenancy lasts
01
Asset diagnostic + rent valuation
Property inspection, neighbourhood comparables from the past year and a competitive rent proposal with projected net monthly income calculation in EUR (with GBP conversion if useful).
02
Listing + candidate filtering
Professional photography, portal listings and viewing schedule with pre-vetted candidates. Only fully documented finalists reach you for approval — most landlords delegate this step entirely.
03
LAU 2023 contract signing
Engagement letter, contract signed by both parties (electronic signature accepted for non-residents abroad), deposit lodged with Andalusian regional Vivienda agency, keys handover protocol.
04
Monthly operational management
Direct debit collection, net rent transferred internationally, incident handling through our switchboard and coordination with our vetted tradespeople network when applicable.
05
Settlement + Modelo 210 quarterly
Monthly statement detailing rent collected, fees, withholdings and net transferred. Modelo 210 filed quarterly on your behalf. Annual summary aligned with your UK HMRC SA105 self-assessment.
06
Renewal — and the cycle restarts
At renewal we update the rent to the agreed index and re-let or extend without you lifting a finger. Management is continuous: the same advisor picks the cycle back up year after year.
ONE DEDICATED ADVISER, NO ROTATION
You delegate the let and collect the net rent. We handle the rest, year after year.
- Dedicated adviser, no rotation
- 1
- Monthly fee from
- 8%
- Tradespeople SLA
- 24-48h
WHY DEMO INMOBILIARIA
Why choose us for your rental management?
Five vectors where we outperform Spanish administrators, franchise agencies and digital platforms — particularly for non-resident landlords.
Spanish-side native with English-native delivery
Operations executed locally by our team — not subcontracted from a UK-based intermediary. Fluent English with you, Spanish with tenants, tradespeople and Hacienda.
Same dedicated bilingual advisor
Continuity across the entire engagement. Your advisor knows your asset, your tenant and your tax position. Critical for non-residents handling everything remotely.
Vetted tradespeople network
Plumbers, electricians, locksmiths and boiler technicians validated neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood with real 24-48h SLA. No marketplace subcontracting.
Real comparables from this coast, not portal averages
Granular knowledge of Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Málaga city. Rent proposed on actual closed transactions, not inflated portal asking prices.
Cross-services under one roof
If you later decide to sell or refurbish, the same advisor handles it. Independent valuation for HMRC probate, sale and refurbishment turnkey before re-listing.
RENTAL MODALITIES
Which rental modalities do you manage?
Three distinct legal frameworks depending on the asset, your objective and the neighbourhood. We advise which maximises net yield.
Mid-term — Article 3 LAU
Contract of 1 to 11 months for non-habitual residence use: corporate relocations, academic-year lets or temporary work assignments. Article 3 LAU differentiated framework.
Holiday-let VFT — Decreto 28/2016
Vivienda de Fines Turísticos under Decreto 28/2016 amended by 31/2024. Mandatory licence, visible registration number on every listing and community of owners consent.
COST AND TIMING
How much does it cost and what timelines apply?
Transparent published fees — no "contact for quote" opacity. Ley 12/2023 transferred the management fee from tenant to landlord.
One-month upfront placement fee
One month of agreed rent + VAT, payable once at engagement. Covers listing, filtering, solvency vetting and signing. Free replacement tenant if contract breaks within first 3 months.
8-12% monthly fee on collected rent
Charged on actual rent collected each month. Covers incident management, tradespeople coordination, tenant attention and monthly settlement. No surprise extras during engagement.
Rent guarantee insurance 1.3-3.5%
Annual premium on rent. Covers 12-18 months of arrears, eviction legal costs and tenant damage. Strongly recommended for non-resident landlords abroad.
Transparent monthly settlement
Breakdown: gross rent – management fee – tax withholdings – authorised expenses = net rent transferred. Visible online or by monthly email. Full audit trail for HMRC SA105.
TRANSPARENT MANAGEMENT
Published fees, never «contact for a quote». From day one you know exactly what you net each month.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Questions UK, Irish and other non-resident landlords ask most often before delegating Spanish rental management.
How much does property management cost in Spain for a non-resident owner?
Between 8-12% monthly on collected rent, plus one-month upfront placement fee. Since Ley 12/2023, fees are paid by landlord, not tenant. Optional rent guarantee insurance 1.3-3.5% annual adds protection — strongly recommended for remote landlords.
Do I need a Spanish tax number (NIE) to rent out my property?
Yes, NIE is mandatory before any rental income is received. UK and Irish landlords apply through Spanish consulates in London, Edinburgh or Dublin (3-6 weeks). In-person NIE at Oficina de Extranjeros also possible. We introduce a solicitor for the application.
What is Modelo 210 and how often do I need to file it?
Modelo 210 is the Spanish non-resident income tax return for rental income. Filed quarterly within 20 days of quarter end. We handle preparation and submission within full management. Annual summary aligns with your HMRC SA105 for dual taxation relief.
How long does it take to find a tenant in Costa del Sol?
Typical letting time 4-6 weeks in Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Málaga city. Depends on price, condition and season (worst August, best January-March). Competitive pricing and pro photography reduce to 2-3 weeks in Playamar.
What happens if my Spanish tenant stops paying?
With rent guarantee insurance: the insurer pays 12-18 months of arrears and funds eviction proceedings. Without insurance: landlord absorbs the loss and funds eviction (6-18 months). For remote landlords abroad, insurance is strongly recommended.
Can a UK citizen still own and rent property in Spain after Brexit?
Yes, fully. Ownership rights are unaffected. The change is taxation: UK landlords pay the 24% non-EU rate via Modelo 210, without EU/EEA deductions previously available. Dual taxation relief with HMRC remains under the UK-Spain Convention via SA105.
What is a VFT licence and do I need one for short-term holiday rentals?
VFT (Vivienda de Fines Turísticos) is the Andalusian holiday-let licence under Decreto 28/2016 amended by 31/2024. Mandatory for short-stay rental under 2 months. Visible registration number and post-2024 community consent. Penalties €2,000-150,000.
Can I manage everything from the UK without flying to Spain?
Yes, entirely. Engagement letter and contract by electronic signature, power of attorney to our advisor for tenant signature and Hacienda, keys handed to us, monthly statements by email and net rent transferred internationally.
Can I rent on Airbnb, Booking and Vrbo with one VFT licence?
Yes. One VFT licence covers multi-portal listing — we manage Airbnb, Booking and Vrbo simultaneously through a channel manager with iCal sync to prevent double bookings. VFT number visible on every listing. We handle all calendar coordination.
Ready to delegate your Costa del Sol rental?
Book a free asset diagnostic. We deliver a rent proposal based on real neighbourhood comparables and a projection of net monthly income — in English, before you commit to anything.
Rental management Málaga — Spanish-side specialist for non-resident landlords
We deliver full rental management on the Costa del Sol Spanish-side: tenant vetting, LAU 2023 tenancy, monthly rent collection with optional 1.3-3.5% rent guarantee, vetted tradespeople SLA 24-48h, and Modelo 210 quarterly filing without landlord intervention.
From Torremolinos we cover Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Málaga city. Granular knowledge of rents by neighbourhood and closed-transaction comparables of the past year. Same dedicated bilingual advisor across the engagement — no rotation, no call-centre routing.
UK landlords post-Brexit: we file Modelo 210 at 24% non-EU and deliver a bilingual annual summary aligned with HMRC SA105 under the UK-Spain Double Taxation Convention. NIE applications introduced through solicitors. VFT holiday-let licensing with channel manager for Airbnb, Booking and Vrbo.
- rental management Málaga
- property management Costa del Sol non-resident
- Modelo 210 quarterly filing
- post-Brexit UK landlord Spain
- rent guarantee insurance Spain
- NIE for landlords Spain non-resident
- VFT licence Andalucía holiday let
- channel manager Airbnb Booking VFT Spain
- dual taxation UK Spain rental income