Practical guide for building a rural house and exploiting trends in the tourism industry

Country houses are always a major attraction for both Spanish and foreign tourists. Moreover, in Spain, rural properties are commonly used for short-term rentals and weekends, and there is no sign that this trend will stop. According to data from the Institute of National Statistics of Spain (INE), overnight stays in rural tourism increased by 8,1 per cent a year in June making rural houses an increasingly profitable business business in Spain.  qatarsales

However, before going on and opening one you must take into account the requirements and required permits to establish a rural house for holidays, called 'alojamiento local,' in Spanish. You must also properly analyze where the ideal place to do so is and how to promote and promote it to succeed. Here we review the simple steps you need to take to open a vacation rental apartment far from the city:

1. Where to establish your country?

This is the first choice you must make, and probably the most important one. So how are you going to choose? Travelers who rent these places tend to find quiet, relaxing and unique areas, but they are still in good contact with urban centres. A house is located near historical and cultural sites that are particularly popular.

2. Renovation of your country house

The second step is to check whether it is worth shopping in a rural area that is a little bit dilapidated and then renovating it or plumping for a rural accommodation that is already established. The latter option requires you to complete both the property's sales transaction and transfer the business transactions. If you do your accounts for what type of home you can afford, the best advice is to check the cadastral register if the property can be developed and if the property has the required permits to be used for tourism purposes.

3. Legal provisions

Once the destination and type of house have been selected, you must know what requirements are to be met, such as the minimum bedroom area and maximum capacity.

In this case, the guidelines are marked individually by each autonomous community in Spain, so the regulations vary from region to region. You must go to the Tourist Office (Consejería de Turismo) to find out the technical and esthetic features of the house and the potential support and support available for the start of the business.

Although different criteria exist, some standard requirements are as follows:

Have all the permissions and licenses necessary

Four persons minimum capacity

Electricity and both hot and cold water are available

Minimum surface area of 6 m2 in single and 12 m2 in double rooms.

First aid kit and extinctor for fire

4. Get your licenses and permits

If you do the work of the City Council (Ayuntamiento), you must ask for permission and if you need substantial construction work, you will require a visa from the College of Architects (Colegio de Arquitectos). When the house is ready, the opening license will be obtained also from the City Council and the corresponding fees will be paid.

Another important point is that if you are a legal person, you cannot open a rural hotel either through a system of self-employed employees or as a private limited company. You must also register the house and classify it as a rural accommodation at Hacienda tax office. The Civil Guard or Local Police in this area should also be informed.

5. Advertise the house and connect to other local companies

Once all the documents are in order, it is time to publish your house to attract the attention of travelers, vacationers and weekend breakers. About 9 out of 10 tourists look for internet accommodation, so it is an absolute must to have a website. It's worth expending a little more for a good, attractive and easy to use design.

A good way of gaining visibility is to publish your seat on holiday rental websites and tourism portals, as well as the website you are your independent community or your municipality.

Last but not least, many travelers not only want to remain in a country, they also want to do activities such as walking, cycling and multiple adventure routes and culinary experiences. For these services to be offered, it is a good solution to form alliances and agreements in the field with companies offering such a service.