Buying and selling property on the Costa Blanca, explained clearly.
Practical guides on permits, taxes and technical inspections — written for foreign buyers and sellers.
Pitfalls of buying property in Spain: what an architect checks
The most common pitfalls when buying property in Spain and what an architect checks before you sign: damp, cracks, illegal extensions, registry and cadastre.
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Conveyancing in Spain: what your lawyer doesn’t check
What a Spanish conveyancing lawyer checks when you buy a property, what usually falls outside their work, and how an architect’s survey fills the gap.
Read article →Buying a home in the Costa Blanca as a foreigner: complete guide 2026
The whole process step by step: NIE, notary, taxes and the technical checks you should request before signing.
Read article →What is a pre-purchase building survey and why you need one in Spain
Standard in the UK, Netherlands and Germany — almost unheard of in Spain. It could save you thousands.
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Selling your home in Spain: the complete document checklist
EPC, occupancy licence, ITE, nota simple and more — everything you need before listing.
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Holiday rental licence (VUT) in the Comunitat Valenciana after the 2026 law
New requirements, mandatory pre-verification, municipal zoning and penalties for operating without a licence.
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Energy performance certificate: what it is, when it's mandatory and what it costs in 2026
When the EPC is mandatory, the fines you avoid, how it's obtained, validity and fixed price from €135.
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Habitability certificate vs. second occupancy licence: which one you need
The terms are used interchangeably but aren't the same. Here's the difference in the Valencian Community.
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Second occupancy responsible declaration in Valencia: step-by-step guide
What it is, documents required, the process, timing, fees and price from €150 + VAT.
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Is that pool or extension legal? Check the planning status before you buy
Glazed terraces, extra rooms and pools without a licence — how to verify the PGOU, cadastre and registry.
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