Renting in Fuengirola: long-term or holiday lets

The Fuengirola rental market splits clearly into two: long-term rentals for residents (regulated by the Spanish Lease Law, LAU) and short-term holiday lets for tourists (requiring a VFT licence from the Junta de Andalucía). At InRealty we manage both — whether you’re a property owner looking for yield or a tenant looking for a legal contract.

Long-term rental management

Long-term contracts run for an initial period (typically 1-3 years) with mandatory legal extensions up to 5 years (for individual landlords) or 7 years (for companies). For owners, our service includes:

• Tenant selection with credit checks and solvency analysis
• Contract drafting adapted to your property
• Deposit (1 month) handled per Andalusian law and inventory
• Optional rental guarantee insurance
• Monthly rent collection and bank reconciliation
• Incident management (repairs, complaints, communication with community)
• Legal defence in case of non-payment or property damage

Holiday rental (VFT) management

Fuengirola is one of the most active short-term rental markets on the Costa del Sol. If your property has — or can obtain — a Vivienda con Fines Turísticos (VFT) licence from the Junta de Andalucía, we can help you with:

• VFT licence registration or renewal
• Listing optimisation on Booking.com, Airbnb, Vrbo, and our own channel
• Bookings, check-in, check-out, and local cleaning team
• Monthly reports on occupancy and net profitability
• Compliance with tax and consumer protection regulations
• Guest registry via SES.HOSPEDAJES (mandatory since 2024)

For tenants

If you’re looking for a long-term rental in Fuengirola, Mijas, Benalmádena, or anywhere on the western Costa del Sol, send us your requirements (area, budget, term, conditions like pets or remote-work setup) and we’ll send you a curated selection. All our contracts are written, compliant with current LAU law, and legally reviewed.

FAQs

What yield can I expect from my Fuengirola property?

Highly dependent on location and management. Long-term: 4-6% gross annual. Holiday (with VFT licence, well managed, beachfront): 7-12% gross. We provide a specific yield estimate for your property before you commit.

What does your management fee cover?

Long-term: one month’s rent for tenant search plus a monthly percentage for ongoing management (agreed in writing before we start). Holiday: a percentage of monthly billings with everything included (listing, bookings, guest service, cleaning coordination).

What if a long-term tenant stops paying?

We have a graduated protocol: formal notice, notarial demand, and if necessary an express eviction lawsuit (desahucio por impago). Because we have in-house legal advice, the process is faster and predictable in cost.

Is a VFT licence mandatory for holiday letting in Andalusia?

Yes. Without it, holiday letting is illegal and penalties range from €2,001 to €150,000 depending on severity. If your property doesn’t have one yet, we can handle the registration.

Are foreigner landlords allowed to rent out their property?

Absolutely. Non-resident owners can rent freely, paying IRNR on the rental income (19% EU/EEA, 24% other). The tax setup is straightforward — we coordinate with a Spanish tax advisor for non-residents if needed.

Let’s talk

Tell us what you need — landlord or tenant, long-term or holiday — and we’ll respond with a concrete proposal in 24 hours.

InRealty
Av. Juan Gómez Juanito 6, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain
Phone: +34 626 534 335
Email: [email protected]