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Insight on the Costa del Sol property market

Market movement, legal change and buyer guidance — written for people actually transacting on the coast.

Buyer Guide3 June 2026

Buying an Apartment in Estepona: Smart Guide to Legal, Financial & Market Essentials

The old way of buying property on the Costa del Sol was simple: find a listing, sign on the dotted line, and hope for the best. That approach no longer holds.

Buyer Guide2 June 2026

Buying a Villa on the Costa del Sol: More Than Just Location and Price

Forget the traditional idea. Villas on the Costa del Sol now carry new layers of opportunity — and new risks — that buyers are only beginning to price in.

Market1 June 2026

2026 Costa del Sol Real Estate: New Rules, Rising Values & Smarter Ownership

Licensing, taxes, financing and residency have all shifted. What worked for buyers three years ago is no longer the fastest route to ownership.

Investment26 May 2026

Invest Smart on the Costa del Sol: A 2026 Guide to Luxury Property and AI-Backed Opportunities

The market is shifting, and the most informed investors are already positioning differently — pairing hard assets with exposure to early-stage technology.

Market2 December 2025

Looking Ahead: 3 Costa del Sol Real Estate Trends That Will Define 2026

The Costa del Sol property market stands at a fascinating juncture. The frenzied pace of recent years is giving way to something more considered.

Legal13 November 2025

Spain's Controversial Non-EU Double-Tax Plan Collapses

Good news for international investors: the proposal that would have doubled property transfer tax for non-EU buyers has failed to pass.

Legal9 November 2025

Squatters & Firearms in Spain: A Legal Minefield

What happens when illegal occupants take over a property that contains legally owned firearms? The answer is more complicated than most owners expect.

Market25 October 2025

Shelter from the Storm: How Geopolitical Tension Reshapes Global Real Estate

In an era of unsettling headlines, capital behaves differently. Prime southern European property has become one of the destinations it moves toward.

Design14 October 2025

The New Frontier of Luxury: When Fashion Houses Design Your Dream Home

The intersection of high fashion and premium real estate is producing a category of residence that did not exist a decade ago.

Buyer Guide11 October 2025

10 Mistakes Foreign Buyers Make When Purchasing Property in Spain — and How to Avoid Them

The charm of Spain — and especially the Costa del Sol — continues to attract international buyers. The same ten errors continue to cost them money.

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