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NIE number, bank account and lawyer: your checklist before buying in Spain
Buying a home in Spain is safe and straightforward once you know the practical steps. Here is the checklist we give every new client, with notes for buyers from outside the EU.
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Sunshine, golf and a slower pace: why so many people move to the Costa del Sol
From grey winters to a Mediterranean climate: what makes so many people from Britain and the rest of Europe settle on the Costa del Sol, full time or for part of the year.
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The Costa del Sol property market in 2026: what do the figures show?
Prices on the Costa del Sol are still rising in 2026. We look at what is driving the growth, where it costs most, and what it means if you are thinking of buying.
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From reservation to keys: how buying a home in Spain works, step by step
Many people wonder how buying a home in Spain actually works in practice. Here we go through the steps from reservation to completion, and how much time to allow.
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Healthcare in Spain: what international buyers should know before moving
One of the most common questions we get from clients thinking of moving is about healthcare. Here is how public and private healthcare in Spain works for British and other international buyers.
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Rental income on the Costa del Sol: what can you expect in 2026?
Many buyers see a home in Spain as an investment as much as a holiday base. Here is what letting can realistically bring in, how non-residents are taxed on it, and the new rules you should know about.
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After the keys: running costs and taxes for property owners in Spain
The purchase price is only the beginning. Here are the annual costs and taxes overseas owners on the Costa del Sol should budget for, from IBI to wealth tax.
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Schools on the Costa del Sol: the options for international families
For families with children, the move is rarely just about the home and the climate: the choice of school often matters most. Here are the main options on the Costa del Sol, and how enrolment works.
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Selling your home in Spain: how to prepare as an overseas owner
Most of what we write is about buying. But sooner or later the home will be sold again. Here are the papers, costs and taxes non-resident owners on the Costa del Sol should have under control before they put it on the market.
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Winter on the Costa del Sol: everyday life when the tourists have gone home
Most people know the Costa del Sol in summer. But many owners use their home most between October and April, and that is a very different coast.
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Price differences on the Costa del Sol in 2026: where do you get the most home for your money?
A half-hour drive can change the price per square metre dramatically. We look at official price levels from Marbella to the Guadalhorce valley and the Axarquía, and what the differences mean for your budget.
Read more →New build or resale? How to choose on the Costa del Sol
It is usually the first question buyers face. The answer has less to do with which is better, and more to do with what kind of buyer you are.
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Dreaming of a holiday home on the Costa del Sol? Autumn is the time to start looking
The dream often starts on a summer holiday, and autumn is when many people come back to look properly. Here is how we help you get started, from a video call to a tour of the areas.
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Why too little is being built on the Costa del Sol, and what it means for buyers
Prices on the Costa del Sol get plenty of attention. The reason behind them gets far less. We look at the supply side: why too few homes are being built for the demand, and how that affects you as a buyer.
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Málaga has closed the door on new holiday lets, but the Costa del Sol still has options
Málaga no longer accepts new holiday lets, and Fuengirola has asked for around 600 registrations to be removed. You can still earn money from a holiday home here, but not without doing your homework.
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Who are you actually a client of when you buy a home in Spain?
In Spain, almost anyone can call themselves an estate agent. Here are four things you can check yourself in five minutes, before you sign anything.
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When the home is priced in euros and your income is in pounds
The home is priced in euros, but your savings and salary are in pounds. Buy a new build that completes in two years, and the exchange rate alone can move the final payment by tens of thousands. Here is how to plan for it.
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Costa del Sol house prices keep rising: why?
While several European housing markets have swung up and down, the Costa del Sol has shown a remarkably steady rise. We look at the three forces behind it: the official price figures, the international mix of buyers and the limited supply of good locations.
Read more →Most buyers are not buying a flat: they are buying a different way of life
Lifestyle is the real reason people buy on the Costa del Sol. We look at what it is made of, and what sets Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella, Estepona, Benalmádena and Torremolinos apart.
Read more →Marbella has approved a new town plan (PGOM): what does it mean if you are buying?
On Friday 18 September, Marbella approved its new general town plan, the first in Andalucía adapted to the LISTA planning act. It replaces a framework dating from 1986 and sets clearer rules, but it does not automatically legalise homes with old planning problems.
Read more →Estepona: the garden of the Costa del Sol, and one of the coast's most transformed towns
Thousands of flower pots, more than 70 murals and a carefully restored old town. We look at what has happened in Estepona in recent years, and what it means if you are thinking of buying there.
Read more →“I’ll wait until prices fall”: is it too late to buy on the Costa del Sol?
Many people wait for the perfect moment. We look at why that is rarely the best strategy, why more and more buyers are choosing new builds, and what you should really think about before you sign.
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Spanish mortgages for non-residents: Euribor, the bank's margin and currency
You often hear that mortgages are cheap in Spain. For buyers who live abroad the picture is more mixed: the rate depends on Euribor and the bank's margin, the terms are stricter for non-residents, and if you earn in pounds, the currency plays its part too.
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The 5 most important things to consider when buying a home on the Costa del Sol
Buying a home on the Costa del Sol is about more than a sea view and a pool. Here are five pieces of advice to help you find a home that suits your needs, your lifestyle and your budget, today and in the years ahead.
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Golf on the Costa del Sol: buy a holiday home for the whole family, not just for the golf
You do not need to live on a golf course to have some of Europe's finest courses close by. Here is how to find a holiday home on the Costa del Sol the whole family will enjoy, with golf from Málaga to Sotogrande.
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Golf, holiday homes and letting to golfers on the Costa del Sol
Golfers come to the Costa del Sol all year round, which makes them interesting guests for holiday-home owners. Here is what it takes to let to golfers, and how our new golf partnership fits in.
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Meet Magnus Brovold: golf coach, electrician and our new golf property specialist
We have a new colleague. Magnus Brovold has more than 20 years in golf and a background as an electrician and firefighter in Oslo. He recently moved to the Costa del Sol with his family. With us he is our golf property specialist, and he is happy to take you on a viewing tour with your clubs in the bag.
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New golf concept: golf, coaching and property on the Costa del Sol, and an invitation to golf clubs
Your dream home, golf experiences and personal golf coaching in one offer. Together with Magnus Brovold we are launching a new golf concept on the Costa del Sol, and we are inviting golf clubs and golf societies to work with us.
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