Saturday, September 7, 2024 Spaniards overwhelmingly support limiting tourist apartments on popular islands, impacting UK holidaymakers. A survey reveals 76.3% back stricter rental controls.
A recent survey by the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS) shows strong support among Spaniards for limiting the number of tourist apartments on popular islands, potentially affecting UK tourists heading to these European hotspots. The survey, conducted between July 18 and July 26, reveals that 76.3% of Spaniards are in favor of capping the number of tourist apartments and regulating the issuance of licenses, including those in the Canary Islands such as Tenerife and Lanzarote.
This stance highlights growing concerns about the impact of the booming short-term rental market, which now boasts over 350,000 tourist apartments nationwide, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Regional governments and local authorities have already started imposing restrictions on short-term rentals, and the central government is joining the effort. The rise in short-term rentals has led to significant housing shortages and increased prices, prompting calls for a moratorium on new vacation rental licenses in popular regions like the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, and Barcelona.
The Cabildos of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Gran Canaria are leading this push to address these pressing issues. When it comes to holiday preferences, Spaniards show a clear preference for coastal destinat.