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Analysis, market news and practical guides for investors, regularly updated.
Home orientation on the Costa del Sol: terrace sunlight and shade
Compass direction alone is not enough: assess the same apartment in winter and summer. A practical method for comparing sunlight on terraces and in important rooms.
EV charging in a Spanish apartment building: what should you check before buying?
EV pre-installation is not an operating charger. Spanish rules, a parking-space checklist and an illustrative energy calculation for new-build buyers.
Utilities in a Spanish new-build home: when will electricity and water be ready?
A working light does not establish that your utility contract is ready. A decision table and document checklist for electricity and water in a Costa del Sol new-build.
Casares Pueblo, Casares Costa or El Secadero: where is the property you are considering?
A photograph of the white village and a Casares label do not establish where your apartment will be. Compare the areas and test routes before choosing a new-build.
Home insurance in Spain: is the community’s policy enough?
Insurance listed in the community budget does not itself prove full protection for your apartment. Documents to request, coverage questions and a worked example.
Buying Spanish property from forints: how should you plan euro payments?
A fixed euro purchase instalment can require a different amount of forints. Worked examples, quote comparison and a payment checklist for new-build buyers.
Spanish new-build specifications: what is included in the price and what is an extra?
A rendering and the word “turnkey” need a detailed specification behind them. A comparison table, document checklist and questions for the developer.
Buying property in Spain after Brexit: what changed for UK buyers?
UK citizens can still buy freely in Spain, but staying and paying tax now follow non-EU rules. A practical summary before you buy.
Energy certificates for Spanish new-build property: what does an A rating tell you?
An A rating needs context: certificate type and both main indicators. Practical checks for Costa del Sol buyers, including the September 2026 changes.
Buying Spanish property with a power of attorney: how should you prepare from Hungary?
A remote purchase starts with an accepted power of attorney and clearly assigned tasks. Compare three routes, practical checks and Budapest’s NIE requirement.
Nota simple for a Spanish new-build: what does it show, and what else should you request?
A nota simple is an important starting point, but it must match the offer. Check the land, apartment, parking and documents requiring separate verification.
Community fees for a Spanish new-build: what does the comunidad charge include?
A monthly figure does not reveal the whole community bill. Check a new development’s budget, your unit’s share and any separate payments before committing.
Mijas Pueblo, La Cala or Las Lagunas: where should you look for a new-build home?
A “Mijas” label can refer to three different settings. A comparison grounded in municipal sources and a practical decision sheet for a new-build purchase.
Spanish mortgages for non-residents: what to clarify before reserving a new-build home
The amount and timing of finance both matter. A valuation example, bank-document checklist and pre-reservation financing checks for non-resident buyers.
Bank guarantees for Spanish new-build property: what to check before paying an advance
The word “bank guarantee” alone is insufficient. Six document checks, questions about reservations before the licence and an illustrative payment record.
Spanish apartment floor area: usable space, built area and terraces on the Costa del Sol
Advertised sqm are not always furnishable internal space. Spanish floor-plan labels, Andalusian terrace rules and practical checks when choosing a new-build apartment.
Benalmádena or Estepona: where to buy property if you want to drive less?
Rail access, the town centre and the development entrance together determine how well life works with less driving. A practical buyer comparison.
New-build property handover in Spain: what should you check before collecting the keys?
New-build handover on the Costa del Sol: documents, inspection checklist, snagging list and the 1, 3 and 10-year liability periods.
Buying property in Spain: a complete guide for international buyers
How to buy Spanish property on the Costa del Sol as an international buyer. NIE, notary, bank guarantee, costs and the full buying process step by step.
Costa del Sol property market: prices, trends and outlook
Costa del Sol property market in 2026: prices, foreign demand, rental assumptions and the key buyer locations around Estepona, Marbella and beyond.
Property investment in Spain: yields, taxes and the process
Property investment in Spain for Hungarian investors: rental yields, taxes, legal background and practical tips for buying on the Costa del Sol.
Spanish property costs and taxes: VAT, ITP, IBI and community fees
What does owning Spanish property really cost? Purchase taxes (10% VAT, ITP), IBI property tax, comunidad fees and every recurring cost with real numbers.
Spanish property in 2026: prices, yields and the best locations
What does Spanish property cost today? Prices per square metre, rental yields, a region-by-region comparison and what to watch for on the Costa del Sol.
Marbella property: neighbourhoods, prices and who it suits
Before buying in Marbella: prices in the Golden Mile, Nueva Andalucia, Puerto Banus and Elviria, rental yields, costs, and when Estepona is the better call.
Spanish property prices 2026: what the Costa del Sol costs
Current Spanish property prices per sqm, a town by town Costa del Sol comparison, total entry costs and what to expect over the coming years.
Applying for a NIE number in Spain: a step-by-step guide
How to apply for a Spanish NIE number as a foreign buyer: required documents, consulate vs in-country routes, fees, timelines and common mistakes.
Property for sale in Spain 2026: what is on the market
Property for sale in Spain on the Costa del Sol: current new-build supply, prices by town, what to check before buying and how the market looks in 2026.
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