Buying a home in one of Andalucía’s smaller villages can offer more than beautiful scenery and a welcoming community. If you plan to make it your main residence, you may also qualify for a substantial saving on purchase tax.For qualifying resale purchases, the transfer tax (ITP) rate falls from 7% to 3.5%.Who qualifies?To benefit from this rural tax reductio...
10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Estate Agent to Sell Your Property in SpainChoosing the right estate agent can make a considerable difference when selling a property in Spain.It is tempting to choose an agent because they offer the highest valuation, charge the lowest commission or promise that they already have a buyer waiting. But selling a property...
There is another reason to visit – and perhaps fall in love with – Ronda.The long-awaited Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo has now fully opened, creating a spectacular walking route through the bottom of Ronda’s famous gorge and offering an entirely new perspective on one of Andalucía’s most recognisable landmarks.Already being compared to Málaga’s famous Cam...
If you are thinking of selling or renting out a property in Andalusia, you will probably need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).It is a mandatory document for most property sales and rentals. In addition, the energy rating must appear in the property’s advertising.But what exactly is it, and when is it required?What Is an Energy Performance Certificate...
ANDALUCIAN TOURIST LICENCES – WHAT’S THE REAL STORY?Tourist licences haven't disappeared. Spain hasn't banned holiday rentals. And having an existing licence doesn't necessarily mean that nothing has changed.If you own, are buying, or are thinking of selling a property in Andalucía, you could be forgiven for being thoroughly confused about tourist licences.D...
The Santo Niño Festival: One of Gaucín’s Most Beloved TraditionsEvery year, between the end of August and the beginning of September, the beautiful white village of Gaucín, Málaga, celebrates one of its oldest and most cherished traditions: the Festival of the Santo Niño and San Juan de Dios.With almost five centuries of history, these festivities bring toge...
Something shifts when you visit an off-grid property in Andalucía for the first time. The absence of hum. The night sky unspoiled by streetlights. Water that arrives from your own well, electricity generated by the sun overhead. It's a different rhythm entirely, and for a growing number of relocators, it's exactly what they're looking for.Off-grid living isn...
ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS – DID YOU KNOW?If you are planning a major renovation of your property in Spain, there is something very important you should consider before you start throwing away invoices and receipts.Many property owners are unaware that money invested in substantially improving a property can potentially be taken into account when calculating...
For many people, the idea of running a bed and breakfast is incredibly appealing.Perhaps you dream of leaving behind the daily commute, moving to the countryside, living somewhere beautiful and welcoming guests from all over the world. You imagine sharing your favourite places, preparing delicious breakfasts and meeting interesting people from different coun...
The Serrania de Ronda represents one of Andalusia's most compelling yet overlooked property markets. This mountainous region stretches across the provinces of Málaga and Cádiz, offering buyers something increasingly rare: authentic Spanish village life combined with exceptional natural beauty and genuine value for money.Unlike the coastal developments that d...
Life in the Serranía de Ronda: Slow Mornings, Whitewashed Villages, and Mountain TimeSomewhere between the Costa del Sol's beach umbrellas and the sherry bodegas of Cádiz, the land folds upward into a tangle of limestone peaks, olive groves, and chestnut forests. This is the Serranía de Ronda — a mountain region in Málaga province built around the dramatic g...
The province of Cádiz represents one of southern Spain's most compelling opportunities for investors seeking to buy country estates. While coastal developments often dominate property conversations, discerning investors are increasingly recognizing the unique value proposition that Cádiz's rural interior offers—particularly when it comes to luxury country es...
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa remains one of the most attractive residency options for remote workers, freelancers and business owners looking to live and work legally in Spain. However, with applications reaching record numbers, the **Unidad de Grandes Empresas (UGE), the government department responsible for processing many Digital Nomad Visa applications, ha...
Why is my house not considered fully legal?This is one of the most common questions we are asked, and the answer is often misunderstood.Owning a property in Andalucía with an escritura (title deed), a Catastro reference, and paying IBI (council tax) does not, by itself, mean that the property is fully legal from an urban planning perspective.These documents...
Why There Has Never Been a Better Time to Own a Tourism Business in AndalucíaSwap the Daily Commute for the Lifestyle You've Always Dreamed OfImagine waking up to mountain views, enjoying breakfast on a sun-drenched terrace, welcoming guests from around the world, and earning your living in one of Europe's most desirable destinations.For many people, it soun...
