The Canary Islands Government has initiated the way for a profound reform of Flexible Accommodation with a new draft bill. The regulation seeks to rebalance the tourism and residential ecosystem, introducing sustainability criteria, stricter quality requirements and giving local councils a key role in urban planning, marking a turning point for holiday rentals on the islands.

Vacation rentals continue to redefine the Spanish real estate market, establishing themselves as a flexible accommodation option with higher returns than traditional rentals. A recent report by Fotocasa reveals how the supply has grown driven by this attractive profitability, while regulation intensifies the tension in a sector dominated by small owners.

Far from being a passing fad, investment in student housing (PBSA) in Spain confirms its long-term appeal. The sector's major operators point to structurally solid demand and a shortage of quality supply as the drivers of a segment that continues to attract institutional capital and defy any signs of drying up.

Leading property developer Kronos Home is seriously considering extending its successful model of branded residences to Spain, following its consolidation in Portugal. This strategy of bringing luxury homes with high-end hotel services promises to raise the standards of flexible and residential accommodation, attracting a buyer and investor profile that seeks exclusivity and an unparalleled lifestyle.

The socimi All Iron is strengthening its presence in Andalusia with the inauguration of a new Flexible Accommodation complex in the centre of Seville. This property, with 47 flats, will be operated by Líbere Hospitality and represents a further step in the company's consolidated growth strategy in the main Spanish capitals.

The Biscayan capital is preparing to welcome a new high-end Flexible Accommodation proposal. Copla Living, the company chaired by José María Aznar Botella, is finalising the opening of 55 luxury tourist flats in the emblematic former Hotel López de Haro, marking the start of an ambitious national expansion strategy.

The Flexible Accommodation landscape is undergoing significant change. Despite its initial positioning, recent data suggests that Airbnb may be ceding leadership to Booking.com, whose loyalty programme strategy is emerging as a critical factor in this global competition.

Flexible Accommodation in Andalusia enters a new regulatory phase. The Junta has approved a decree that transforms the management of tourist accommodation, giving local councils the ability to limit their number and raising quality standards for all operators, in a clear commitment to a more sustainable and balanced tourism model.

Barcelona's plan to scrap tourist flat licences is under intense scrutiny. A PwC report commissioned by Apartur warns of a devastating economic blow - €1.9 billion and 40,000 jobs - while arguing that the measure will barely scratch the surface of the housing crisis, as these properties represent only 1% of the city's residential stock.