THESE are the new rules to be put in place in Madrid after the city bans Airbnb-style flats.
Madrid city council has introduced new regulations to restrict the spread of tourist flats in the historic centre.
The ‘Plan Reside’ aims to manage tourist rentals in central Madrid, prioritising the preservation of residential spaces.
Under this plan, short-term tourist apartments (VUTs) will no longer be permitted within residential buildings.
This restriction extends to any ground-floor units and bans the conversion of commercial properties into tourist rentals.
Mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida outlined the plan’s threefold goal: “To address the depopulation of the city centre, expand residential availability, regulate tourist accommodations, and enhance harmony between residents and visitors.”
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