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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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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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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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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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The Costa Blanca has established itself as a dream destination for those seeking a new life stage by the sea. Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and the Vega Baja in Alicante, together with the coastal strip of Murcia, offer an incomparable setting for enjoying a peaceful, fulfilling retirement. At Mayrasa, we understand the particular needs and wishes of those […]
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The Costa Blanca, with its privileged climate and Mediterranean lifestyle, attracts families from around the world seeking a new home. While destinations like Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa are popular, there are charming villages in the Vega Baja and surrounding areas that offer an attractive alternative for those who value tranquillity […]
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For retirees from outside the European Union —mainly British people since Brexit— the named gateway to living year-round on the Costa Blanca is the non‑lucrative visa. It allows you to reside in Spain without working, and it’s the usual route for those who want to turn a holiday home into their permanent residence […]
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In almost every separation there’s one question that weighs more than the rest: what happens to the house in a divorce? The answer depends on three things: who owns the home, whether there are children and what mortgage remains. Here’s the full map of options, without legalese, to decide with a cool head. […]
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More and more people are choosing to live on the Costa Blanca year-round, not just as a holiday destination but as a permanent place of residence. This region in southeastern Spain, covering much of the province of Alicante and the south of Valencia, offers far more than sun and beach. With privileged natural surroundings, modern infrastructure […]
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If you are looking for a home on the Costa Blanca, you have probably come across two very common real estate terms: semi-detached house and terraced house. Although they may seem similar at first glance, there are important differences that affect both lifestyle and the property’s value and maintenance. In this […]
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