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The Costa Blanca is a dream destination for those seeking a new stage in life. Imagine a place where the sun shines almost all year, the sea breeze caresses your skin, and life flows at a relaxed yet vibrant pace. For many, retirement is the opportunity to make this dream come true, […]
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The Costa Blanca is a dream destination for many families, couples, retirees and investors, both Spanish and from other nationalities. Its exceptional climate, relaxed lifestyle and stunning coastal scenery make it an attractive place to settle. However, as with planning any major move, it is essential […]
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You can have the best house in the development and ruin its sale with a single mistyped number. These are the common mistakes we see every week when pricing a property — and why listing high doesn’t make you earn more: it makes you sell for less. Mistake 1: the sentimental price «I paid X, I put Y into renovations, so it’s worth X+Y+something». The market doesn’t pay for your memories or every improvement (a good kitchen adds value; marble chosen to your taste doesn’t necessarily). The only real price is what buyers pay today for comparable homes in your area and condition.
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Inheriting a flat in Torrevieja or the Costa Blanca usually arrives at the worst emotional moment and with a practical reality: many heirs live far away, the property generates expenses from day one and no one is sure where to start. This guide organizes the entire process for selling an inherited flat: which procedures come first, […]
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It’s the first question in any inheritance involving a house: how much will I pay? The short answer for most families is: much less than you fear. We explain how inheritance tax works in the Valencian Community when you inherit a home, the current deductions and the deadlines you mustn’t miss.
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The Costa Blanca is synonymous with sun, sea and an enviable lifestyle. Every year thousands of people consider this coastal strip of Alicante and Murcia their ideal place to unwind, invest or put down roots. But what really makes this area special and why does it attract so many domestic and international buyers? More […]
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Selling an inherited property has pitfalls that don't exist in a normal sale: tax deadlines, decisions made in haste and several owners voicing opinions at once. These are the mistakes when selling an inherited home that cost the most money —and how to avoid them. Mistake 1: putting it on the market before the inheritance is settled Without a deed […]
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How much does it really cost to live in Torrevieja? It’s the question for anyone considering a move — European retirees, remote workers, families swapping the north for the Mediterranean. This cost-of-living guide for Torrevieja gives indicative figures for the key items, with the city’s starting advantage: it remains one of the most affordable on the Spanish coast.
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Same province, same sea, two different worlds of prices and lifestyle. Anyone looking for a home in Alicante always faces the same crossroads: Costa Blanca North or South? This is the honest comparison — geography, prices, resident profile and who each area suits. The map, first
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You cannot sell (or rent) a home in Spain without it, and yet it remains the document that delays the most sales: the energy certificate for selling. We explain exactly what it is, how much it costs, how long it takes, what fines apply for not having it and why its rating is already starting to influence the price you’ll be paid.
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When a couple decides to separate and the house will be sold, a practical question arises: is it better to sell the house as part of the divorce, before signing it or afterwards? The answer affects taxes, the mortgage and, above all, the price you will ultimately obtain. Let’s break it down. Selling before divorce: the route that usually wins […]
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A common situation on the Costa Blanca: foreign parents bought a home in Torrevieja twenty years ago and now their children, who live in Belgium, France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, inherit a property in a country whose system they do not know. This guide explains, in order, what inheriting a home in Spain as a non-resident entails and what decisions are advisable.
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