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As the EU gears up to ensure that all member states move towards the target of zero carbon emissions in 2050, Spain is bringing the housing sector into line fast. This article covers what will happen in 2030 and 2033, which will affect every person who has a vested interest in property ownership or who is renting.

Squatting has become a pressing issue in Spain, affecting countless property owners and local communities, especially in regions like Catalonia, Andalusia, and Valencia. These areas often experience disputes over illegally occupied homes, organized squatter networks, and conflicts within shared residential spaces. For property owners, squatting leads to more than just loss of property; they also incur...

In recent years, Airbnb and similar vacation rental services have taken Spain by storm. At first sight, they seem great—offering travelers unique places to stay and homeowners a chance to earn some extra cash. However, things have started to heat up as many locals express frustration over how these rentals are impacting their communities. Let’s dive into what’s causing the stir, why residents are...

Ah, Spain! Land of sun, sea, and siestas. It’s no wonder you're considering buying a piece of paradise here. Embarking on this adventure is like a passionate flamenco dance; thrilling, a bit complicated, but oh-so-rewarding. Let's twirl our way through the process of buying a house in Spain, with a dash of humour and lots of useful info. Research and Choose Your Location  First things first...

Many people flock to the South of Spain and venture into the property market to buy that dream home. They usually start with a holiday to scope out the place, but like any country, being on holiday there is very different to living there. I’d like to add for the record, that living in the Costa del Sol is as fantastic as being on holiday, maybe even better, because we get to enjoy the average 300 days...

Negotiation is a natural part of life. You learn how to trade one thing for another very early as a child. My first memories of negotiation were in the playground trading my lunchbox home-made food for someone else’s junk food and learning that some items had low value to me but a high value to someone else. As an adult, I can now appreciate the value of my mother’s homemade food over any junk food,...

At Blue Gecko Estates, we like to inform and educate potential buyers about the market we live and work in. It’s not just about blasting you with adverts for properties all the time. So, we thought it was important to talk about the economic benefits of buying property in Spain, because not only is it a fantastic place to live, with its natural beauty, beaches and climate, there are some very real...

Applying for a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner can be a complex process, but using a Mortgage Advisor can help streamline the process, give you peace of mind and ensure that you make the right decisions. In fact, we highly recommend it! It will be one of the best, pre-purchase investments you make.Here's a general overview of how to apply for a mortgage in Spain with the assistance of a Mortgage...

Selling a property can be just as much an emotional roller coaster as buying. The reason for selling can also fuel that emotional fire, especially when you are selling for very personal reasons such as a death in the family, divorce, change of job status or the like.   Many of us have an emotional attachment to our property because homes hold incredibly personal memories for us. We also spend our...

The old adage, ‘a picture paints a thousand words’ has never been truer in our time where everything is online. For a vendor, when putting your property on the market, photos can be the making or breaking of your success in getting noticed.  The property market in the Costa del Sol is competitve, so making your property stand out, is paramount to getting responses, viewings and ultimately,...