Why tomorrow's buyers may think very differently about yesterday's properties.Another summer, another series of headlines about record temperatures across Europe.From Spain and Portugal to France and Italy, prolonged heatwaves are becoming an increasingly familiar part of life. While most of us simply reach for the air conditioning, these hotter summers are...
For many years, buying a property on the Costa del Sol or Costa Blanca was a relatively straightforward decision. Buyers would focus on the location, the size of the property and perhaps whether it had a sea view or a swimming pool.Today, however, a noticeable shift is taking place.Increasingly, buyers are choosing communities rather than simply properties.T...
For decades, Costa Blanca has been one of Europe's most popular destinations for second-home buyers.The reasons have always been easy to understand. More than 300 days of sunshine each year, beautiful beaches, excellent infrastructure and a cost of living that remains attractive compared to much of Northern Europe.But something interesting has happened over...
On 11 June 2026, Torrevieja officially welcomed one of the most significant developments in its recent history with the opening of Paseo del Mar, a new waterfront leisure, dining and commercial destination located in the city's redeveloped port area.While the opening of a shopping and leisure centre may seem like a routine event on the surface, Paseo del Mar...
One of the most anticipated new residential developments on the southern Costa Blanca is preparing to launch in one of the area's most desirable coastal locations.Located in Dehesa de Campoamor, Campoamor Hills will introduce a collection of contemporary townhouses and villas designed for modern Mediterranean living, combining spacious homes, attractive comm...
Many people assume that the biggest difference between those who own a property in Spain and those who don’t is financial.But after speaking with hundreds of buyers over the years, we have found that the reality is often very different.Every year, we meet people who have the financial means, the opportunity and the dream of owning a home in Spain. They have...
For many people, buying a property in Spain is a dream come true. Sunshine, lifestyle, lower living costs and the chance to enjoy life at a different pace are all powerful reasons to make the move.But behind the Instagram photos and poolside sunsets, there is another side to the story.Every year, some foreign buyers discover that the property they thought wa...
Spain is once again seeing a major increase in Scandinavian buyers, investors and entrepreneurs relocating permanently to the country, with growing demand not only for homes but also for commercial premises in some of the country’s most established coastal areas.While the Costa Blanca has traditionally been popular with Swedish, Norwegian and Danish buyers s...
The long-awaited Las Vistas development situated on the first line between Punta Prima and Playa Flamenca in Orihuela Costa appears to finally be moving towards the start of construction.According to reporting by the Spanish newspaper Información on 21 May 2026, the much discussed Cala Mosca project is now entering a new phase, with infrastructure works near...
Another major development is set to arrive on the Costa Blanca South, and this one is expected to attract huge interest from both investors and holiday home buyers.Duly Investment is preparing a brand new first line tourist apartment development in Las Higuericas just South of Torre de la Horadada, one of the most sought after beachfront areas in the souther...
There is some very positive news on the way for anyone planning to buy property on the Costa Blanca.From 1 June 2026, the Valencian Community will reduce the standard ITP rate on resale properties from 10% to 9%, making property purchases across Alicante province noticeably cheaper for both Spanish and international buyers. For buyers looking at areas such a...
A huge new gym with more than 1,200m² of training space has now opened in Lomas de Cabo Roig, becoming one of the clearest examples yet of how rapidly the Costa Blanca South is changing.The new facility, called Limitless Gym, combines extensive indoor and outdoor workout areas with modern equipment, long opening hours and a noticeably more lifestyle-focused...
Marbella’s Golden Mile continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s leading luxury lifestyle destinations with the official opening of the new Molteni&C showroom at the iconic Marbella Club Hotel on May 7th 2026. The Marbella store has been co-founded by two brother, Konstantin and Ruslan Zakharov. Ruslan already successfully manages the brand...
The Costa Blanca South is about to see one of its most ambitious resort redevelopments in years with the transformation of the former Orihuela Resort complex in La Zenia into a new wellness-focused residential destination.The project, which will be known as Zenia Sport & Wellness, is being developed by Innova Villas, a company with an increasingly strong...
Once upon a time, the “second fridge” was a sad little backup appliance in the garage, humming quietly next to frozen peas and leftover wine. Now, however, refrigeration is having a luxury rebrand.According to the Financial Times, designers and appliance brands are seeing a sharp rise in demand for fridges beyond the kitchen — in bathrooms, dressing rooms an...
