If you’ve followed Spanish news this autumn, you’ll have seen a confusing stream of headlines: housing decrees approved, rejected, re-approved, elections called. For a non-resident owner, the obvious question is: does any of this affect me? The short answer: if you only use your home as a second residence, very little changes directly. If you …
December is a quiet month for most Costa del Sol properties. Summer guests are a memory, many owners are back home for the holidays, and the property itself waits for the new year. That quiet is exactly what makes December the right moment for a short administrative and practical review: a handful of tasks that …
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After a long, dry summer, autumn on the Costa del Sol can arrive with a bang. Between September and November, the region often sees its first heavy rains of the year, and occasionally intense storm systems known locally as DANA (or gota fría) that can drop a month’s worth of rain in a few hours. …
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Vacant homes on the Costa del Sol may appear untouched — but inactivity often accelerates hidden deterioration. Discover why structured supervision matters during long absences.
Long-term or holiday rental? Discover the strategic, legal and maintenance implications of each model for Costa del Sol property owners in 2025.
Winter on the Costa del Sol may be mild, but vacant properties still face humidity and maintenance risks. Discover how structured supervision protects your home during extended absence.
If you own a property on the Costa del Sol and are considering renting it to tourists — even occasionally — you need a tourist licence before you start. In Andalusia, this licence is called a Vivienda de Uso Turístico, or VUT, and operating without one is classified as a serious infringement under Andalusian tourism …
Summer is the most demanding season for properties on the Costa del Sol. Discover how preventive preparation protects your home before high occupancy begins.
High temperatures and heavy usage place stress on Costa del Sol properties each summer. Discover how preventive inspection protects your home before peak heat arrives.
Not renting your second home? Discover why vacant properties on the Costa del Sol still require structured supervision and preventive maintenance.