Gibraltar–Spain Border Breakthrough: What the New Agreement Means A major step forward has been announced for the future of Gibraltar’s border with Spain. On 11 June 2025, the UK, EU, Spain, and Gibraltar reached agreement on the core elements of a future treaty that could significantly change how people and goods move across …
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Spain’s First Iconic Resort – A New Landmark for Luxury Real Estate Investment Marbella is on track to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s premier luxury destinations with the arrival of the first Waldorf Astoria in Spain, scheduled to open in 2029. This world-class resort will set a new standard for upscale living and …
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Real, Verified Property Prices at Last! Spain has entered a new era of real estate transparency. The newly launched Notarial Housing Portal (Portal Estadístico de Notariado) provides official, deed-verified data from municipal to postcode level—finally giving the market the accuracy it deserves with real transaction prices. Free, transparent, and official, it allows buyers, sellers, and …
The Rise of Branded Residences in Spain The Costa del Sol has become the epicentre of one of the fastest-growing trends in luxury real estate: branded residences. These exclusive developments—where global lifestyle, fashion, and design brands collaborate with property developers—are redefining modern luxury living. Although not a new concept, branded residences have expanded rapidly …
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✨ Big news for holiday rental owners in Andalucía! ✨ Tourist licences are now officially tied to the property — not the owner. That means if you buy or sell a rental home, the licence stays in place ✅. More value, more security, less hassle. ☀️ With the Costa del Sol leading the way, this …
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A recent decision by Spain’s National Court has marked an important shift for foreign property owners. Until now, non-EU residents renting out homes in Spain were required to declare their full rental income without being able to offset related costs—something EU citizens could do. The Court has ruled this practice discriminatory, confirming that it breaches …
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The Spanish government has started the procedure to abolish the Golden Visa for foreign property investors which granted them a three-year renewable residence permit. In 2013 this Golden Visa programme was the brainchild of the Conservative government, led by Mariano Rajoy. It was seen as a means of attracting crucial foreign investment following the impact …
For parents of young children part of your search for the perfect Marbella property will undoubtedly be dictated by where you will be sending your children to school. Marbella and the Costa del Sol is a melting pot of nationalities and thanks to this international community we have some excellent schools for you to choose …
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ANDALUCIA OFFERS FREE COVID TRAVEL INSURANCE IN BID TO BOOST TOURISM International travellers visiting the autonomous region of Andalucia will now be eligible to receive free travel “COVID” insurance, according to the regional government´s official tourism website andalucia.org. This initiative is aimed at boosting foreign travel to the region, especially to the tourist resorts along the Costa …
If you are thinking about investing in a property on the Costa del Sol, we have some good news for you! The Andalusian government has passed a decree reducing property Transfer Tax (the tax paid on the purchase and sale of second-hand homes). Up until now the three rates have been set at 8%, 9% and 10% …
We have always known that there was more than one reason we love it here on the Costa Del Sol and now it’s official !!! A recent study promoted by the European Commission on the quality of life and satisfaction of people loving life in European countries confirmed that the Malaga province (Costa del Sol) …