A ruling by the Supreme Court has eliminated the requirement for dual registration for tourist use dwellings, leaving only the regional registration. This decision will allow approximately 12,396 tourist flats in the province of Malaga, which had been removed from the state registry, to be promoted again on digital platforms like Airbnb and Booking.

The judgment partially responds to an appeal filed by the Generalitat Valenciana, which argued that the state was encroaching on regional competencies. Autonomous communities such as Andalusia, Murcia, and the Canary Islands are awaiting similar resolutions on their claims.

The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 has clarified that this ruling does not affect the removal of illegal listings or the 64 million euro fine imposed on Airbnb. Actions taken prior to the state registry remain in effect.

The High Court's ruling considers that the State lacks the authority to establish a national registry that supersedes existing regional ones, returning tourism-related authority to the autonomous communities. This simplifies administrative procedures and avoids duplication.

The Association of Tourist Homes and Apartments (Avvapro) has positively assessed the annulment, calling it a support for the regional competency framework and a measure that removes unnecessary bureaucracy for small property owners.

The acting Minister of Tourism for Andalusia, Arturo Bernal, has requested an urgent meeting of the Sectoral Conference on Tourism from the Minister of Industry and Tourism, including the Ministry of Housing, to address the implications of this ruling and seek joint solutions.