As we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026, we want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of the Real Estate Guru journey this year. Whether you moved to Costa Blanca, invested in a holiday home, or simply started to explore the idea of buying property in Spain, you are the reason we do what we do. New Year’s Eve in Spain - Nochevieja - is all about hope, tradition and...
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Christmas in Spain has a special kind of magic. Lights in the streets, the smell of roasted chestnuts, children excited about presents and parades, long family dinners that seem to stretch late into the night… As the festive season arrives on the Costa Blanca, we at Real Estate Guru simply want to pause for a moment and say: thank you. Thank you for being part of our year This year we have...
A) Due diligence & paperwork Not pulling a fresh “nota simple” Confirms ownership, charges, easements, and embargoes. Use the Colegio de Registradores online service. Misunderstanding deposit contracts (“arras”) Deposit contract (Arras penitenciales) (Civil Code art. 1454), give both parties the right to withdraw from the contract. If the buyer backs out, they lose the deposit....
If you’re thinking about living in Costa Blanca or planning a winter trip to explore the Costa Blanca real estate market, Christmas and New Year are the perfect moments to experience real Spanish life. Streets are full of lights, families gather for long dinners, and unique Spanish Christmas traditions fill December and January with colour and emotion. In this guide we’ll walk through the most...
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If you are planning to buy property in Spain, live in Spain long-term, or invest in Spanish real estate, you’ll need to understand what the NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) and TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) are, and how to get them. These are key documents for anyone dealing with property purchase, taxes, or residency in Spain. NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is your...
Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy Property in Costa Blanca, Spain The Spanish real estate market is stronger than ever, offering a perfect moment for anyone looking to buy property in Spain—whether for living, investment, or as a holiday home. According to recent data from the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE), property prices in Spain increased by around 6%–9% in 2024, marking the fastest...
The current situation in the Spanish property market is unusually tense. On one side, rents are rising, long-term rental homes are disappearing, and competition among tenants is higher than ever. On the other, this imbalance is creating a genuine opportunity for anyone considering buying property in Spain right now. This article explores what’s happening, why it matters to buyers, and how to take...
Altea has always been one of the most elegant nooks on the Costa Blanca; in 2025, though, the real estate market in Altea changed gear. The demand for luxury villas in Altea Hills, modern sea-view homes, and the best apartments in Mascarat / Marina Greenwich keeps growing, pushing prices upwards through almost all segments.Current Property Prices in Altea (2025)According to Indomio, the average price of a...
/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 25-07-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Strong Market, Smart InvestmentThe Costa Blanca has long been one of Spain’s most attractive real estate markets, combining affordable...