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Property Buying & Living Guides — Costa del Sol
Practical guidance for choosing where to live, buying property and making informed decisions in Fuengirola and the Costa del Sol.
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Driving in Spain With a Foreign Licence: Validity and Exchange
For many people settling in Spain, a car or motorcycle is essential. The surprise is that a driving licence you have held for decades…
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Healthcare in Spain for Expats: Public and Private Access
For anyone relocating, healthcare is one of the most important practical questions. Spain has a public healthcare network and an extensive private sector. Many…
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Where to Buy Property in Spain: Ten Factors to Compare
Spain is not enormous, yet climate, landscape, food, language, taxes and housing costs can change dramatically in a relatively short journey. Buyers who arrive…
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Rent or Buy on the Costa del Sol? A Practical Guide
For many newcomers, renting for a year or two seems sensible: get to know the area, settle in and buy later. In practice, finding…
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Holiday Home or Full-Time Home on the Costa del Sol?
Many buyers come to the Costa del Sol expecting to spend a few weeks a year here. Then those weeks become months. Others make…
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Annual Costs of Owning a Second Home in Spain
A second home has two prices: the amount paid to buy it and the annual cost of keeping it. Buyers should estimate both before…
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Buying Property in Spain as a Foreigner: Step-by-Step Guide
Foreign buyers can purchase property in Spain, but buying a home, obtaining an NIE and having a right to reside in the country are…
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Spanish Mortgages for Non-Residents: What Buyers Need
Buying a property in Spain while living abroad often involves financing questions that should be resolved before a reservation deposit is paid. A non-resident…
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Property Due Diligence in Spain: A Buyer’s Checklist
A property purchase is not verified by one document. Different questions about ownership, the building, planning, community obligations and contracts require different checks. For…
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Buying Off-Plan in Spain: Deposits, Guarantees and Checks
Buying off-plan means committing to a home that may not yet be completed. The critical questions concern the exact unit, documents, staged payments, protections…
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New-Build vs Resale Property in Spain: How to Compare
New-build and resale homes can have identical asking prices but very different costs, timetables and risks. This guide provides a practical framework for comparing…
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Buying Costs for New-Build Property in Andalusia: A Guide
The price advertised for a newly built home is not the amount a buyer will necessarily need to complete the transaction. This guide explains…
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Living in Fuengirola Without a Car: A Practical Transport Guide
Can you live in Fuengirola without a car? For some households and addresses, yes. For others, the combination of hills, station access and daily…
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Schools in Fuengirola and Los Pacos: A Guide for Homebuyers
How to assess schools, admissions, catchment criteria and the daily school journey before buying in Fuengirola.
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Buying a New-Build Home in Fuengirola: What to Check Before Reserving
A practical guide to buying new-build property in Fuengirola: specifications, reservation, deposits, taxes, finance and the location.
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Choosing Where to Live in Fuengirola: Neighbourhood Guide
Compare Los Pacos, Los Boliches, Torreblanca, Carvajal and central Fuengirola before buying.
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Living in Los Pacos, Fuengirola: A Practical Area Guide
An independent guide to living in Los Pacos: schools, healthcare, transport, hills, parking and what to check before buying.
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