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title: "Benalmádena takes action to support the long-term rental market"
url: "https://link2property.com/benalmadena-takes-action-to-support-the-long-term-rental-market/"
type: "post"
published: "2026-08-15T11:12:07+00:00"
modified: "2026-08-15T11:12:09+00:00"
author: "Link2Property"
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Benalmádena is introducing a new package of measures aimed at making long-term rental housing more accessible for tenants while encouraging property owners to bring vacant homes onto the rental market.

The town’s council has given initial approval to a new scheme that will provide financial support to both **renters and landlords**. The aim is to increase the availability of long-term residential rentals and provide greater security for property owners.

### 💶 Support for tenants

Under the proposed scheme, tenants could receive financial assistance depending on their monthly rent.

For existing rental agreements:

• Rents below **€850/month** could qualify for **€1,200 per year**
• Rents between **€850 and €1,200/month** could receive **€2,400 per year**
• Rents between **€1,200 and €1,500/month** could receive **€3,600 per year**

For new rental agreements, the proposed assistance would be equivalent to **two months’ rent**, increasing to **three months’ rent for tenants under 35**.

There are conditions, including being registered as a resident at the property and having a rental contract of more than 12 months. The monthly rent must also be **€1,500 or less**.

### 🔑 Incentives for property owners

The scheme also focuses on landlords.

Owners of currently vacant properties who place them on the **long-term rental market** could benefit from the council subsidising insurance covering **rent arrears, legal defence and vandalism**.

This is particularly interesting for the local property market, as it could encourage owners who have previously kept properties vacant to consider long-term rental instead.

### 📈 What could this mean for Benalmádena property?

Benalmádena, like many areas of the Costa del Sol, is facing strong demand for rental accommodation. Encouraging more properties into the long-term rental sector could help increase supply while giving landlords additional protection.

For property owners, the proposed scheme is another development worth watching — particularly if you own a vacant property and are considering entering the long-term rental market.

The measures still need to go through **public consultation and final approval** before the scheme can officially launch.

At **Link2Property**, we’ll continue to follow the policies and market changes shaping Benalmádena and the wider Costa del Sol property market.

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