Editorial journal
Notes from the coast
Long-form market analysis, neighbourhood deep-dives and the unwritten rules of buying on the Costa del Sol — researched on the ground, written for international buyers who want more than a brochure.
36 articles
Inside La Zagaleta: a buyer's guide to Europe's most exclusive estate
What it actually takes to buy in La Zagaleta in 2026 — pricing, plot sizes, the membership reality and what the brochures leave out.
Nueva Andalucía: the smart-money alternative to the Golden Mile
Why Marbella's Golf Valley is increasingly where buyers who could afford the Golden Mile actually end up — and what to buy here in 2026.
The morning routine people never want to leave behind
Why mornings in Marbella feel slower, softer and impossibly hard to give up once you've lived them.
The lifestyle that makes people stay in Marbella
Most buyers arrive for a holiday. A few weeks later, they're looking at homes. Here's why.
Why even ordinary days feel better in Marbella
Luxury here isn't just yachts and beach clubs. Sometimes it's a coffee outdoors in February.
The evenings people dream about in Marbella
Soft light, warm air, late dinners under palm trees. Why Marbella nights stay with you.
Sotogrande or Marbella in 2026? An honest comparison for UK buyers
Both are prime. Both are international. They are not the same. A buyer-side comparison across schools, schedule, sport and resale.
What people are really searching for when they move to Marbella
It looks like luxury. It's almost always something deeper — peace, beauty, freedom, time.
The feeling that makes Marbella hard to leave
At first it feels like an escape. After a while, it just feels like the life you wanted.
New-build or resale on the Costa del Sol? The 2026 trade-off
Off-plan branded residences are dominating prime supply, but resale villas still win on price-per-square-metre. A buyer-side framework.
The five architects shaping contemporary Marbella in 2026
Manuel Ruiz Moriche, González & Jacobson, ARK and the studios redefining what a Costa del Sol villa looks like.
Currency hedging for UK buyers: protecting £500k against the euro
FX swings of 5–8% are normal in any 12-month buying window. Here's how serious buyers actually hedge.
The 2026 beach-club season: where Marbella actually goes
Eight beach clubs that define the Marbella summer, ranked by who actually goes and what a daybed actually costs.
Moving pets to Spain in 2026: a step-by-step guide for UK owners
Pet passports, rabies titres, microchips and the airline reality — the full timeline to get a dog or cat to the Costa del Sol.
Costa del Sol or the Algarve? A 2026 comparison for British buyers
Both are sunny. Both are British-friendly. They are not the same market. A side-by-side on pricing, lifestyle, taxes and resale.
Sierra Blanca: inside Marbella's most discreet luxury enclave
Why Sierra Blanca and Cascada de Camoján command €8,000–€14,000/m² — and what UK buyers should know before viewing.
Healthcare on the Costa del Sol: what UK retirees actually need to know
Private vs public, S1 forms, the best hospitals, English-speaking GPs and what insurance actually costs in 2026.
Puerto Banús: still relevant for property buyers in 2026?
Beyond the superyachts and Lamborghinis — what the Banús property market actually looks like for UK buyers today.
Benahavís: Spain's gourmet hillside for serious villa buyers
Why La Zagaleta, El Madroñal and Los Flamingos pull UK buyers away from the coast — pricing, lifestyle and the practical realities.
Marbella's Golden Mile: a property deep dive for UK buyers
Why the 4-mile strip between Marbella town and Puerto Banús still commands €10,000+/m² — and what to look for in 2026.
Living in Spain after Brexit: the four routes UK citizens still use in 2026
Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, Student Visa, and family reunification — a clear comparison for UK buyers planning to relocate.
The end of Spain's Golden Visa: what UK buyers need to know
Spain has scrapped property-based residency. Here's what changes for UK buyers in 2026 and which alternative visas still work.
Where Marbella eats in 2026: the property-buyer's restaurant map
From hillside finca dining to beach-club lunches — the restaurants that anchor each Marbella micro-area, and what they tell you about the property market.
Buying off-plan on the Costa del Sol: pros, pitfalls and 2026 reality
New developments in Estepona, Mijas and Benahavís dominate launch pipelines. Here's how to buy off-plan without getting burned.
The UK Buyer's Guide to the Costa del Sol in 2026
Everything a British buyer needs to know before purchasing on the Costa del Sol — from NIE numbers and lawyers to budgeting in GBP.
The luxury rental market in Marbella in 2026
Long-let demand from remote-working UK families is reshaping rental yields in Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía and Sotogrande.
Why Estepona and the New Golden Mile are 2026's hottest postcodes
Estepona's transformation from quiet town to UK favourite — what's driving the move west of Marbella.
Marbella vs Estepona vs Sotogrande: which suits UK buyers?
A side-by-side comparison of the three most-searched Costa del Sol towns for British buyers — pricing, lifestyle and resale.
27 points to check before you sign a Spanish purchase contract
The exact checklist our team uses with British buyers before any deposit changes hands on the Costa del Sol.
Modelo 210 explained: the Spanish tax UK owners must file
If you own property in Spain but live in the UK, you owe Modelo 210 — even if you never rent it out. Here's how it works.
Where to buy on the Costa del Sol for rental yield in 2026
Top five areas ranked by realistic gross yield, occupancy and short-let regulation risk.
How off-market properties work in Marbella (and how to access them)
Up to 30% of prime Marbella villas never hit Idealista. Here's how the off-market layer actually works for UK buyers.
Currency and mortgages: how UK buyers fund a Spanish purchase
Should you pay cash, take a Spanish mortgage, or remortgage at home? A clear-eyed comparison for 2026.
The best schools on the Costa del Sol for British children
British curriculum, IB and bilingual options — a practical guide for UK families relocating to the coast.
What renovations actually cost on the Costa del Sol in 2026
Realistic per-m² prices for kitchens, bathrooms, pools and full villa refurbishments — based on 2026 quotes.
10 mistakes UK buyers make on the Costa del Sol (and how to avoid them)
Two decades of mistakes, distilled. The patterns repeat — here's how to spot them before you sign.