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Current developments and practical knowledge about investing on the Costa del Sol.
Spain tightens property scrutiny in 2026: what it means for buyers and owners
Spain's tax office is stepping up checks on the property sector in 2026, with a focus on non-residents, rental income and capital gains. Good news if you do it right, a heads-up if you don't.
Spain is much cheaper than the Netherlands and Belgium: what it means for buyers
Eurostat puts Spain's price level about a quarter below the Netherlands and Belgium. But the gap isn't everywhere, and for anyone eyeing a property here the nuance matters more than the headline.
Gibraltar off Spain's tax-haven list: what it means for property
Spain's finance ministry takes Gibraltar off its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions after 35 years. It eases transactions with Gibraltar, but it does not change the tax on your Spanish property.
Rental licence Costa del Sol: the national NRA number is scrapped
On 21 May 2026 Spain's Supreme Court scrapped the national NRA rental register. You no longer need a central number, but the regional tourist licence stays mandatory.
Vacancy tax in Spain: should you worry about your second home?
The headlines sound alarming, but the IBI surcharge targets large speculators, not the ordinary owner of a holiday home.
Spain's non-lucrative visa tightened: what you must now prove
Showing healthy savings is no longer enough for Spain's non-lucrative visa. Consulates now require proof that you have actually stopped working.
Spain's extraordinary regularization 2026: what it does and does not mean
Spain opened a one-off regularization in 2026 with a 30 June deadline. Aimed at people without papers, but useful to understand. The facts, without noise.
Buying a house on the Costa del Sol: 2026 guide
From NIE number to handover: the complete step-by-step plan to buy a home on the Costa del Sol as a foreign investor.
Tax on Spanish property: IRNR and IBI
All the taxes in a row when you own property in Spain as a foreigner: from IRNR and IBI to the tax treaty and the annual filing duty.
Calculating rental yield on the Costa del Sol
From gross to net yield: all the costs, taxes and variables for calculating your real rental yield on the Costa del Sol.
Buying off-plan in Spain: opportunities and risks
Buying off-plan on the Costa del Sol offers a 15 to 25 percent price advantage, but requires solid knowledge of guarantees, schedules and protection.
Marbella vs Estepona: where to invest?
Marbella is 20 to 35 percent pricier than Estepona but offers prestige and stability. Estepona wins on gross yield (6 to 9%) and growth.
Costa del Sol region comparison 2026
Six Costa del Sol regions compared on price, yield, growth and livability. A data-driven analysis for investors in 2026.
Automating check-in on the Costa del Sol
Automate the check-in of your Costa del Sol holiday rental: smart locks, SES Hospedajes registration and keyless access. Here is how it works.
Automating property rentals in Spain
Automate your Costa del Sol holiday rental from around 50 to 120 euro a month: smart locks, channel management, dynamic pricing and guest registration.
Moving to Spain from the UK: 2026 Guide to Visas & Costs
Free movement ended with Brexit, but Britons still relocate to the Costa del Sol every year. Here is what genuinely changes for UK nationals: the 90/180-day rule, the main visa routes, realistic living costs, and where the British community is strongest today.
Semana Santa in Málaga: Spain's Holy Week, Explained
For one week a year Málaga is not about beaches but about five-tonne thrones carried on two hundred shoulders. What Holy Week is, how to experience it, and why it says more about the city than any brochure.