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Read my articles about the real estate market, tips for buying or selling, and news from the Costa del Sol.

I told you so

I told you so

Selling a home on the Costa del Sol: the most common mistake that stops a property from selling. The story of an overpriced home in Calahonda, Mijas, that never found a buyer.

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The buyer profiles I'm seeing in Las Lagunas

The buyer profiles I'm seeing in Las Lagunas

At the start of 2025 there were twice as many properties for sale in Mijas as there are today. Roughly, the Idealista portal showed more than 8,000 properties for sale in the municipality. Currently that figure stands at around 3,740 properties.

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🎥 When Brigitte Bardot made Mijas dream

🎥 When Brigitte Bardot made Mijas dream

Imagine Andalusia still almost untouched, around 1957, with its white streets, silent squares and that sun that seems painted for cinema. It was in that setting that Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress, stepped foot on land that would transform the perception of the Costa del Sol forever.

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New Housing Law in Andalusia

New Housing Law in Andalusia

A giant step towards buying and selling safely on the Costa del Sol. On 3 December the Parliament of Andalusia approved the new Housing Law, which brings order to the sector and is a historic win for citizens.

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I'm no fool…

I'm no fool…

A famous slogan said the smart customer is the one who buys with confidence and at the best price. If you can buy something at a better price and with total security, why pay more — or buy with uncertainty and stress?

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2025: rates fall, house prices rise

2025: rates fall, house prices rise

When the European Central Bank lowers interest rates, house prices tend to rise, as loans and mortgages become more accessible and encourage property purchases. On the Costa del Sol this combines with strong demand.

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