Property guides for Spain
Evergreen reference content for international buyers, owners and sellers on the Costa del Sol.
6 series · 11 guides · Updated September 2026
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Buying
The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Spain
Everything international buyers need to know about purchasing property in Spain: the search and offer process, legal checks, the NIE, contra…
4 guides
Buying
Costs & Taxes When Buying and Owning in Spain
What Spanish property really costs: purchase taxes (ITP, VAT, AJD), notary and registry fees, legal fees, and the annual costs of ownership …
1 guide
Buying
Choosing Where to Buy in Spain
Honest comparisons for buyers deciding between Spain's coasts and towns: Costa del Sol vs Costa Blanca, the best areas for families, golf, i…
1 guide
Investment
Property Investment in Spain
Whether Spanish property is a good investment and how to do it well: yields, price trends, rental rules, new-build vs resale, and the mistak…
3 guides
Living
Residency & Visas for Spain
What Spanish residency really requires after the end of the golden visa: the non-lucrative and digital nomad visas with current thresholds, …
1 guide
Living
Living on the Costa del Sol
Practical guides to daily life on the Costa del Sol for international residents: schools, healthcare, transport, residency and what each sea…
1 guide
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Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol: Where to Buy in 2026
Prices, taxes, climate, airports and the investment case, compared with 2026 data from both coasts, and an honest verdict from someone who chose one of them.
10 min read
Does Buying Property in Spain Give You Residency? (2026)
No, not since 3 April 2025: the golden visa is gone and no purchase price grants residency. What owning actually gives you, the routes that still work in 2026 with current thresholds, and the 90/180 rule for owners who stay non-resident.
10 min read
How to Buy Property in Spain: The Complete 2026 Process
Every step from NIE to notary: real timelines, true costs, the arras contract, and the checks that protect you, from a team that buys with clients every week.
10 min read
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