Buying

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31/07/2026

Beyond Marbella: Why Buyers Are Heading East in 2026

For years, the narrative around Costa del Sol property was straightforward. Marbella was the benchmark. Everything else was measured against it.
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18/06/2026

Why Cómpeta Property Is More Expensive Than Similar Inland Villages

More services, better access, a longer season, and a broader community. Here is why Cómpeta consistently commands higher prices than comparable inland villages.
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04/06/2026

Can You Really Buy a Home in Spain for Under €100,000?

Yes, it is possible to buy a home in Spain for under €100,000, especially in inland areas of Andalusia. But buyers need to budget for purchase costs, legal checks, renovation work, running costs and residency planning before making an offer.
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09/08/2026

What Nobody Tells You About Buying Property in Málaga Province

After years of selling properties across Málaga province - from sun-bleached village houses in the Axarquía to rural fincas tucked into the hills above Nerja and Cómpeta - I've seen just about everything. Buyers arrive with spreadsheets, mortgage approvals and perfectly reasonable expectations. And then Spain happens.
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27/03/2026

Buying Inland on the Costa del Sol: The Best Villages to Consider in 2026

Buyers are moving inland from the Costa del Sol coast. From Mijas Pueblo near Marbella to Cómpeta and Frigiliana in the Axarquía, here is where to look and why.
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24/03/2026

Can I Get a Spanish Mortgage with Bad Credit?

If you have had credit problems in the UK, US, or elsewhere, you might assume a Spanish mortgage is off the table. In most cases, that assumption is wrong.
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16/01/2026

Cómpeta Property Prices Explained: Village Homes vs Country Villas vs Apartments

Property prices in Cómpeta are shaped by access, location and demand, not just size or bedrooms. This article explains the real differences between village houses, country villas and apartments, and why similar homes can sell for very different prices.
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03/01/2026

Flat vs Sloping Plots on the Costa del Sol (2026): Real Build Costs for Hillside Plots in Spain

Flat vs sloping plots in Costa del Sol in 2026. Plain-English guide to hillside plot build cost in Spain, covering retaining walls, drainage, split-level designs, steep driveways, build time, and long-term maintenance.
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03/01/2026

How to Pick the Right Plot to Build on the Costa del Sol (2026 Guide)

Plot selection guide for Costa del Sol in 2026. Learn how to choose the best land to build in Spain by checking slope, orientation, wind, sun hours, privacy, noise, access, and future development risk.
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03/01/2026

Self Build Costs and Timelines on Costa del Sol (2026 Guide)

Self build on Costa del Sol in 2026. Practical guide to real build costs, timelines, licences, taxes (ITP, IVA, AJD), and utility connection risks before you buy land.

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