Buying as an Investment? Why a Licence Already in Place Matters Buy a property with a registered tourist licence and there’s no application to the town hall and no new registration with the Junta de Andalucía. The licence belongs to the property, so after completion it’s a simple change of ownership on the register. ✓ Start earning straight away – no waiting on town hall approvals✓ No community vote – the 60% rule only applies to new applications✓ Protected from future freeze