A market under pressure
Barcelona announced it won't renew its ~10,000 tourist licenses (HUT) by 2028.
Today
HUT license mandatory, no new licenses for years, heavy fines for illegal rentals.
Owner strategies
1. With a HUT license: maximize until 2028, follow legal challenges. 2. Mid-term rental (32+ days): exempt from tourist licensing, booming demand from nomads and expats. 3. Room rental under a different regime.
Mid-term + direct booking
Mid-term guests book direct for €1,500-3,000/month stays. A CapDirect mini site with calendar and WhatsApp captures them commission-free.