The Funchal City Council has recently announced its intention to suspend, for six months, the issuance of new short-term rental licenses in apartment buildings. This measure will be voted on in September, both in a council meeting and in the municipal assembly, and will only come into effect after official approval.
It is important to clarify that this does not affect license requests for houses or individual rooms, which will continue to be accepted under the current rules — even after the suspension is in place.
Professional Short-Term Rental Management in Madeira
At LovelyStay, we specialise in managing short-term rental properties and operate actively in Madeira through our local brand, MHM by LovelyStay. With over 10 years of experience in the region, we have in-depth knowledge of the market and a strong local presence to support property owners from day one.
How Can We Help?
LovelyStay offers a fully integrated property management solution, tailored to the legal, operational and financial realities of the Madeira market:
- 📊 Free profitability study based on real market data
- 🧾 Full legal and administrative support, including licensing
- 🏷️ Professional photography and listings on major platforms
- 💻 Smart pricing through proprietary technology
- 📞 24/7 guest communication with on-site operational team
- 🧼 Cleaning, laundry, maintenance and consumables included
- 💰 Payment management, invoicing and SEF reporting
- 👤 Dedicated account manager
- 🛡️ Guest screening and damage coverage up to €3.7M
- 📈 Full access to your performance through our exclusive owner platform
We Operate Across the Island of Madeira
With a physical office in Funchal and a fully local team, LovelyStay operates across the entire island — including areas such as Caniço, Santa Cruz, Calheta, Ponta do Sol, and Machico.
We customise our service based on the property’s location, type and target audience to ensure maximum return and legal compliance.
The Right Time to Act
While the suspension of new licenses for apartment buildings is still awaiting approval, there is still time to submit applications under the current rules.
And for houses and rooms, licensing will continue to be available even after the suspension is implemented.
If you own a property or are considering investing in short-term rentals in Madeira, LovelyStay is ready to support you every step of the way.
Want to maximise your property’s potential in Madeira?
Speak with our team and discover how LovelyStay and MHM by LovelyStay can help you run a legal, profitable and fully managed short-term rental business.
📧 sales@lovelystay.com
📞 +351 939 958 051
🌐 www.lovelystay.com
