Tips, advice and insights about buying real estate in Spain
A rocky mountain in the middle of the Campo de Cartagena, with views over the Mar Menor and the Neanderthal site Sima de las Palomas. This is how we experienced Cabezo Gordo, on foot and by mountain bike.
Read article →The new housing decrees have been rejected. What still applies to long-term rentals, temporary lets and holiday rentals, and what should you check before a purchase?
Read article →Amid loud protests, Congress voted down two housing decrees from Sánchez. What did they contain — 10% VAT on holiday rentals, the 31-day rule and tenancy extensions — what now falls away, and what does it mean for buyers and owners on the coast?
Read article →Not a list of hundreds of properties, but 8 short questions. How AnaCosta Spain Match works, how the match score is calculated, and why the cheapest property isn't always the best match. With a worked example.
Read article →The first scheduled direct link between the Netherlands and Corvera airport (RMU). What is confirmed and what is not, driving times from Corvera versus Alicante, and what it does — and does not — mean for buyers.
Read article →Three neighbouring coasts, three different tax regimes. On a €250,000 property the choice of region is worth €5,000 in transfer tax alone — plus what it means for access, letting rules and value for money.
Read article →The Spanish state sold La Manga in 1863 for barely 47 euros. How did this 21 km sandbar form, and why is the microclimate here so special?
Read article →Forty thousand Roman miners, 24% of Spanish lead production and sixty million tonnes of mine waste in the bay of Portmán. The heritage that shaped this coast — and what soil, ramblas and a live government file mean for anyone buying here.
Read article →Six point eight kilometres across the Sierra de la Fausilla to the Aguilones and Conejos batteries: guns with a range of 21 kilometres, a cutting straight through the mountain and the finest panorama on the Costa Cálida.
Read article →A cure of exactly nine baths in marble tubs brought tourism to the Mar Menor in 1904. A century later the village repainted itself. Plus: what buyers need to know about the water.
Read article →Costa Blanca 9%, Costa Cálida 7.75%, Costa Almería 7%: the same property, three different bills. The full breakdown alongside the asking price, worked through on €250,000 — including why a new build works out dearer in tax.
Read article →For a resale property we work to around eight weeks. Week by week where that time goes: reservation, NIE, legal checks, purchase contract, notary — and the seven points where it overruns in practice.
Read article →Debts left by the previous owner that travel with the property, an extension missing from the register, the 3% retention the buyer is responsible for, tax without letting, and the association you join automatically.
Read article →Hundreds of kilometres of the AP-7 are free, this ten-kilometre stretch is not. The explanation, the 2026 rates, the rule that gets you the low rate all year and the free alternative.
Read article →Nine exhibition halls on salt and the sea, and an open-air grandstand for 1,502 visitors overlooking the bay. The final phase of the restoration of the historic Eras de la Sal.
Read article →600,000 tonnes of salt a year, a lagoon that glows pink from space and a train that runs straight through it. With current prices, practical tips and why bathing is prohibited.
Read article →More than 30,000 m² of green space, two themed playgrounds for 400 children and a panoramic viewpoint over the Laguna Rosa. Plus what the newly opened Paseo del Mar means for the town.
Read article →Our favourite morning walk on the Costa Cálida: from the Lo Pagán promenade along the beaches to the salt lakes, windmills and flamingos of Las Salinas. With route options, a map and practical tips.
Read article →Mineral-rich mud, flamingos and a protected nature reserve — and a visit costs nothing at all. How it works, what the recent renovation delivered and what else there is to do in San Pedro del Pinatar.
Read article →Reclaim VAT, use it yourself and have it professionally rented out? How tourist rental concepts really work — with two concrete case examples of costs and returns. The honest guide from your buyer's agent.
Read article →From the world's largest walk-in geode to the red prawns of Garrucha and the white hilltop village of Mojácar. The quietest and most affordable coast in our region — with the honest view of your independent buyer's agent.
Read article →±18 golf courses within 45 minutes — including Las Colinas, five-time winner of 'Spain's Best Golf Course'. Where is the best place to live on the course? The honest guide from your buyer's agent.
Read article →Zenia Boulevard, Habaneras or Dos Mares? From driving times per town to an honest comparison: which shopping centre suits your home — and why it matters when you choose.
Read article →Swim in the warm lagoon in the morning, snorkel in the Mediterranean in the afternoon. From Lo Pagán to Cabo de Palos: all the coastal towns — with the honest view of your buyer's agent.
Read article →The new Spanish housing package affects owners who rent out their holiday home: from VAT exemption to a possible 21%. The state of play and what you need to know now.
Read article →From night-flush ventilation to external shading and insulation: 10 proven tips to keep your Spanish home cool without an exploding energy bill.
Read article →Speed of response and compelling legal evidence determine whether the police remove squatters immediately. Discover how a monitored Verisure system — via AnaCosta, with a discount — protects your property.
Read article →Discover the difference between a Property Finder and a traditional real estate agent, and why more buyers choose independent advice when purchasing a home in Spain.
Read article →Do you pay Box 3 tax on your holiday home in Spain? It's more nuanced than you might think. A clear explanation of the exemption and its indirect effect on your savings.
Read article →Turquoise water, spectacular rock walls and a hidden waterfall. The Ruta del Río Ebrón near El Cuervo de Aragón is a hidden gem in inland Spain.
Read article →Renting out a holiday home in Spain? Since December 2024 you must register every guest within 24 hours. What you need, which data to submit — and how we take it all off your hands.
Read article →Discover which critical problems you'll miss when viewing a villa on the Costa Blanca. And why professional inspection saves you money and stress.
Read article →Discover the most beautiful cycling routes on the Costa Blanca. From peaceful wetlands to spectacular panoramas.
Read article →Discover the spectacular sandstone formations of Rio Seco, a dry river with 19 kilometers of geological wonder.
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