Written for the south Costa Blanca, updated for 2026 taxes and visa thresholds.
Torrevieja has the widest choice and some of the lowest entry prices on the Costa Blanca. Here is what things cost in 2026, where to look, and how to…
Read moreBuyingSea views, the coastal path and five minutes to Torrevieja. Punta Prima is one of the most searched names on the coast. Here’s how to buy well…
Read moreBuyingBuying in Spain is safe when it is done in the right order with your own lawyer. This is the sequence we give every buyer on the south Costa…
Read moreBuyingThe Valencian Community cut its transfer tax from 10% to 9% on 1 June 2026. Here’s what buying on the Costa Blanca now costs, resale and new…
Read moreBuyingTorrevieja still has apartments under €150,000 — fewer than a few years ago. Here’s where they are, what they typically need, and…
Read moreBuyingDetached villas with private pools are the dream purchase on the south Costa Blanca. The area you pick and the legal checks you run matter more than…
Read moreBuyingNew developments keep coming on the Orihuela Costa and around Torrevieja. Off-plan can be good value — if your deposits are protected and you…
Read moreTorrevieja has more year-round rentals than anywhere else on the south Costa Blanca, but good ones go fast. Here’s what they cost, where to…
Read moreRentingPunta Prima is one of the most asked-for places to rent on the coast: sea views, the coastal path and Torrevieja next door. Here’s how to find…
Read moreRentingFrom Punta Prima to Campoamor, year-round rentals compete with holiday and winter lets. Knowing where to look and when is half the…
Read moreRentingOctober to May on the Costa Blanca: mild days, open terraces and far lower rents than summer. Here’s how winter lets work and how to book a…
Read moreRentingSpanish tenancy law is tenant-friendly when your contract is set up correctly. Most problems come from the wrong type of…
Read moreBuying a home in Spain no longer gives you residency. Here are the routes that do, with the 2026 income…
Read moreMovingThe standard route for retirees and people living on savings or investments who want to live in their Costa Blanca home for most of the…
Read moreMovingFor remote employees and freelancers who want to base themselves in Torrevieja or on the Orihuela Costa while working for clients…
Read moreMovingOwning a home in Spain doesn’t give you extra days. Here’s how the 90/180 rule works and how owners legally spend longer at their…
Read moreMovingYou need an NIE to buy, and in practice to rent, open a bank account or set up utilities. Here’s how to get one in Torrevieja or from…
Read moreMovingIf holiday lets are part of your plan, check the rules before you buy. The Valencian Community has tightened them significantly since…
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