Magazine · 28 artículos
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la Costa Blanca
Mercado, compra, venta, fiscalidad y lifestyle. Lo que necesitas saber antes de tomar decisiones inmobiliarias.
Destacado · Comprar
First and second occupation licence in the Valencian Community: the guide that avoids nasty surprises
Without an occupation licence there is no water, no electricity and no legal holiday rental. What it is, when it expires, how to renew it and which red flags to check before buying in the province of Alicante.
August 25, 2026 · 8 min · Equipo Entra y Más
Comprar
Comprar · 9 min
Buying off-plan on the Costa Blanca: the guarantees you must demand before paying a single euro
Buying something that does not yet exist is an act of trust — which the law turns into concrete rights: a guarantee for every payment, ten-year insurance and the occupation licence. The guide to signing off-plan and sleeping well.
Comprar · 9 min
New Build vs. Resale on the Costa Blanca: What’s Best in 2026?
Are you buying new build or resale on the Costa Blanca? We compare real prices, taxes, guarantees, renovations, capital gains, and profitability so you can make an informed decision. With examples around €300,000.
Comprar · 7 min
Technical Inspection Before Buying on the Costa Blanca: What to Check, Costs, and Mistakes
Commissioning a technical inspection before signing the purchase agreement can save you €30,000 in subsequent repairs. We explain what is checked, how much it costs, in which cases it is essential, and how to choose an architect on the Costa Blanca.
Comprar · 9 min
Mortgage for Non-Residents in Spain 2026: Conditions, Banks, and Pitfalls
If you live outside Spain and are looking to buy property on the Costa Blanca, you need to understand how the mortgage for non-residents works in 2026: maximum LTV, rates, documentation, the best banks, and the mistakes that can cost you thousands.
Comprar · 7 min
NIE for Foreigners: How to Obtain It to Buy a House in Spain
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is essential for purchasing property in Spain. We explain what it is, how to apply for it from your country of residence or while already in Spain, what documentation you need, and the actual timelines in 2026.
Comprar · 8 min
Actual Costs of Buying Property on the Costa Blanca: Taxes, Notary, and Administration
When you buy a house on the Costa Blanca, the notarized price is not what you will actually pay. We break down the taxes, notary fees, registration, administration, and annual recurring costs. With real examples based on €250,000.
Comprar · 14 min
Buying a Home on the Costa Blanca in 2026: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know before purchasing a property on the Costa Blanca in 2026: types of homes, recommended areas, taxes, financing, legal process, and common mistakes. The updated guide from those who live it every day.
Vender
Vender · 8 min
Termination of co-ownership: how to keep a shared home paying 1.5% instead of 10%
Divorces and inheritances leave homes with several owners. Termination of co-ownership is the cheapest legal way out — if done right: cash compensation, exact proportions and the bank on board.
Vender · 10 min
Selling an inherited home on the Costa Blanca: steps, taxes and deadlines
You cannot sell what is not yet in your name. The complete guide to the real path: adjudicating the inheritance, settling inheritance tax with the 99% Valencian relief, and selling without income tax surprises.
Vender · 9 min
Energy Certificate 2026: What Has Really Changed When Selling Your Home
On July 23, the authority to issue it changed, and in September, the models will change. What the law requires, what penalties truly exist, and three widespread myths.
Vender · 11 min
Selling as a Non-Resident: 3% Withholding, Plusvalía, and Capital Gains
3% withholding, model 210, and municipal plusvalía: what you pay and what you can recover when selling a property in Spain without residing here.
Vender · 5 min
How to sell your home on the Costa Blanca faster and at a better price
The price you set is the most important decision you'll make when selling. We explain how to set it right and why the first week is decisive.
Fiscalidad
Fiscalidad · 9 min
Tax residence in Spain: the 183-day rule explained without myths
Neither the padrón makes you a tax resident nor does avoiding it protect you. The three real rules, what changes in your taxes when you cross the line, and the classic mistakes of those living between two countries.
Fiscalidad · 10 min
Taxes when selling your home in 2026: income tax, municipal capital gains and how to legally pay less
Selling a home means two taxes, not one: income tax on the gain and the municipal levy. The 2026 rates, the three existing exemptions and the list of expenses that shrink the bill.
Fiscalidad · 9 min
The Supreme Court abolishes the unique registry for tourist rentals: what changes now
The Supreme Court has overturned the state registry following the appeal from the Generalitat. What is no longer mandatory and what is still required in the Valencian Community.
Fiscalidad · 9 min
Golden Visa Spain 2026: buy property and residency by investment – what changes
The Spanish Golden Visa underwent regulatory changes in 2025. We tell you the current status in 2026: whether it is still active for real estate investment, what threshold applies, alternatives (non-lucrative visa, digital nomad) and a step-by-step process.
Fiscalidad · 7 min
Taxes for foreign buyers in Spain: the clear guide
ITP, VAT, IBI, municipal capital gains tax, 3% withholding, form 211 — the taxes that matter when buying from outside Spain, in plain language.
Mercado
Mercado · 10 min
Real Estate Market on the Costa Blanca: How Alicante is Performing Mid-2026
Alicante leads Spain in foreign purchases with 44.65% of transactions. Prices, volume, and financing: the real state of the market mid-2026.
Mercado · 10 min
Property Appreciation on the Costa Blanca: Historical Analysis by Area
Analysis of historical property appreciation on the Costa Blanca by area since 2010, market cycles, appreciation factors, and projections for 2026-2030. Real data, not marketing.
Mercado · 6 min
Buying a home on the Costa Blanca in 2026: what to expect from the market
The Costa Blanca property market is at a mature stage. We review prices, hot areas and mistakes to avoid before signing.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle · 10 min
Vacation Rental on the Costa Blanca: License, Regulations, and Profitability 2026
If you are buying for vacation rental on the Costa Blanca, the VV license is mandatory. We explain how to obtain it, what prohibitions apply, platforms, taxation, and actual profitability by area in 2026.
Lifestyle · 13 min
Investing in Real Estate on the Costa Blanca: Profitability Guide 2026
Buying to rent on the Costa Blanca: real yields 2026 by area, vacation vs. annual rentals, taxation, best property types, and the mistakes that destroy profitability. A comprehensive guide for investors.
Zonas
Zonas · 7 min
Living in Jávea (Xàbia): the established international community of the Costa Blanca
Jávea / Xàbia is where the first British and French communities of the Costa Blanca settled 40 years ago. Today, it is the area with the greatest landscape diversity and the most stable communities. Everything you need to know before moving.
Zonas · 6 min
Living in Finestrat: the quiet premium residential area near Benidorm
Finestrat offers premium new-build villas in modern developments with sea and mountain views, just 4 km from the services of Benidorm without the overcrowding. An honest guide to the pros, cons, and who it suits.
Zonas · 9 min
Costa Blanca North vs South: Which to Choose Based on Your Profile
The Costa Blanca has two very distinct realities: the mountainous and exclusive North, and the flat and accessible South. We compare climate, landscape, real estate market, prices, communities, and profitability so you can choose the half that fits your life.
Zonas · 8 min
Living in Torrevieja as a Foreigner: Pros, Cons, and Guide 2026
Torrevieja boasts over 100 registered nationalities and one of the most established foreign communities in Spain. We candidly share the pros, cons, and who it suits before you make the move.
Zonas · 16 min
Best Areas to Live in Costa Blanca: The Honest Comparison of 2026
Costa Blanca boasts 200 km of coastline and very distinct areas. We compare the 10 most sought-after — Altea, Jávea, Calpe, Moraira, Alicante, Villajoyosa, Finestrat, Torrevieja, Pilar de la Horadada, San Miguel de Salinas — so you can choose the one that fits your lifestyle.