By Home Kare·9 min read·Owner’s Guide
Could your holiday home pay for itself? For many owners, renting out your property at Hacienda del Álamo covers most of the annual running costs, and sometimes more. However, doing it properly means understanding the tourist licence, the taxes and the realities of seasonal demand. Therefore, the Home Kare team has put together a clear, honest guide to what you can earn, what you must declare, and how we handle the whole thing for owners who live abroad.
Why renting out your property at Hacienda del Álamo works
The resort isn’t a summer-only destination. Indeed, golfers, families and long-stay tourists visit throughout the year, which spreads demand across far more weeks than a typical beach apartment. Consequently, well-managed properties at HDA can keep occupancy ticking over even outside the peak months.
If you’re still weighing up the purchase, our guide on why Hacienda del Álamo is the smartest holiday home investment in Murcia sets out the bigger picture. This guide focuses purely on turning your home into rental income.
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Months of year-round demand
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Tourist licence required
19% / 24%
Rental tax (EU / non-EU)
Form 210
How non-residents declare
What you can realistically earn
Let’s be honest rather than promotional. Rental income depends on the property type, the number of bedrooms, whether it has a private pool, the quality of the furnishings and — above all — how well it is marketed and managed. Therefore, two identical villas can earn very different amounts.
As a guide, what drives income at HDA is simple: properties with private pools, comfortable furnishings and strong photography command the best rates and the highest occupancy. Furthermore, year-round golf demand softens the off-season that hurts purely seasonal destinations. Many of our owners cover the majority of their annual ownership costs through rental income, and some do considerably better.
💡 Gross income is not net income
When you compare rental figures, always look at the net. From the gross rent you deduct cleaning, laundry, utilities during stays, maintenance, platform commissions, management fees and tax. Therefore, a realistic net projection — not a headline gross number — is the only figure worth budgeting around. We provide one for every property we take on.
The tourist licence you need first
You cannot legally rent short-term in Spain without the correct registration. Specifically, you need a tourist licence for your property, registered with the regional authority of the Región de Murcia, plus the national registration number that now applies to short-term lets across Spain.
- Regional tourist registration. Your property is registered as tourist accommodation with the Región de Murcia, which issues a licence reference.
- National registration number. Since July 2025, short-term rentals must obtain a national registration number through the single digital window.
- Display the number. From August 2026, platforms such as Airbnb and Booking must verify the registration number before your listing can go live.
- Guest reporting. Hosts register guest details with the authorities, as required by Spanish law.
⚠️ Renting without a licence is a serious risk
Operating a short-term rental without the proper registration can lead to fines ranging from €2,000 up to €150,000 in the most serious cases. Moreover, listings without a valid registration number are increasingly being removed by the platforms themselves. Therefore, getting the licence in place before you advertise is non-negotiable. You can check the official requirements on the Región de Murcia website.
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How rental income is taxed for non-residents
Spain taxes rental income through the non-resident income tax (IRNR), declared on Form 210. Importantly, the rate depends on where you are tax resident, not on where the property is.
| Your tax residency | Rate | Expense deductions |
|---|---|---|
| EU / EEA resident | 19% on net income | Yes — IBI, community fees, insurance, repairs, management, etc. |
| Non-EU resident (incl. UK post-Brexit) | 24% on gross income | Traditionally none (see note below) |
| Non-residents file Form 210; since 2024 the rental declaration can be filed annually rather than quarterly. | ||
💡 A recent change for non-EU owners
A 2025 Spanish court ruling opened the door for non-EU owners (including UK residents) to deduct rental expenses, which historically only EU/EEA residents could do. However, the position is still settling and depends on your circumstances. Therefore, this is exactly the kind of point to confirm with a tax advisor before filing. Official guidance is published by the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).
One more detail worth knowing: for the weeks your property sits empty, the imputed non-resident income tax still applies on a pro-rata basis. In short, Spain taxes either the rent you earn or a notional income, depending on how the property is used across the year.
How Home Kare manages it all for you
Renting a property well from another country is a full-time job. Therefore, our holiday rental management service takes care of everything, end to end, so your investment works without you having to.
- Listing and marketing We photograph, list and price your property across the main platforms, and optimise the calendar to balance occupancy with the best achievable rates.
- Guest communication and check-in We handle enquiries, bookings, check-in and check-out, and we’re on the ground to solve anything that comes up during a stay — in the guest’s language.
- Cleaning, laundry and maintenance Between every stay we clean, change linens and inspect the property, so it stays in great condition and earns strong reviews.
- Reporting and tax support You receive clear statements of income and costs, and we coordinate with trusted gestors so your Form 210 is filed correctly.
The owners who earn the most aren’t the ones with the biggest villas — they’re the ones whose properties are managed, reviewed well and available all year round.
Common mistakes when renting out your property at Hacienda del Álamo
We’ve seen what separates a profitable rental from a frustrating one. These are the avoidable errors.
- Advertising before the licence is in place. This risks fines and delisting. Always register first.
- Quoting yourself a gross figure. Cleaning, commissions, tax and management all come off the top.
- Only targeting summer. HDA’s golf demand runs all year — pricing for summer only leaves money on the table.
- Underinvesting in furnishings and photos. Tired interiors and weak photos cost you both rate and occupancy.
- Forgetting the tax filing. Both rental income and empty-period imputed income must be declared on Form 210.
- Managing remotely with no one on the ground. A guest issue at 9pm needs a local fix, not a message from another country.
Frequently asked questions about renting out your property at Hacienda del Álamo
Do I need a licence to rent out my property at Hacienda del Álamo?
Yes. You need a tourist licence registered with the Región de Murcia, plus the national registration number that applies to short-term rentals across Spain since July 2025. The registration number must appear on your listings, and from August 2026 platforms must verify it before publishing.
How much tax do I pay on rental income as a foreign owner?
EU/EEA residents pay 19% on net income, after deducting allowable expenses. Non-EU residents, including UK owners post-Brexit, pay 24%, traditionally on gross income, although a 2025 court ruling is changing this. Non-residents declare using Form 210, which can now be filed annually.
Can renting cover the cost of owning the property?
For many owners, yes. Because HDA attracts golfers and tourists throughout the year, a well-managed property can cover most or all of its annual running costs through rental income. The result depends on the property, the furnishings, the pricing and the quality of management.
Do I still pay tax when the property is empty?
Yes. For the weeks the property is not rented, non-residents pay imputed income tax on a pro-rata basis. In effect, Spain taxes either the rent you earn or a notional income for the empty periods, across the year, all declared on Form 210.
Does Home Kare handle everything, including cleaning and guests?
Yes. Our holiday rental management covers listing, pricing, guest communication, check-in and check-out, cleaning, laundry, maintenance and clear income reporting. We also coordinate the tax filing, so the property earns for you while you’re back home.
Is there a tourist tax on guests in Murcia?
No. The Región de Murcia does not charge a regional tourist tax, unlike some other Spanish regions. Your obligations are to hold a valid tourist licence, display the registration number and declare the rental income through Form 210.
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