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Okupas in Spain 2026: The New Law and How to...
In short: should you fear okupas when buying property in Spain? The illegal occupation of homes (in Spanish, okupas ...
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Tourist Rental on the Costa Brava 2026: Lice...
In short: can you buy on the Costa Brava and rent to tourists? Yes — but not every property, and not everywhere. Sh ...
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Fenals, Lloret de Mar: A Guide to the Quiete...
In short: what Fenals is and who it suits Fenals is a residential area of Lloret de Mar, about one kilometre from t ...
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Cost of Living in Lloret de Mar 2026: Monthl...
A single person can live comfortably in Lloret de Mar on approximately €1,600–€2,000 per month including rent. A co ...
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Costa Brava Property Prices 2026: Are We at ...
Spain’s House Price Index rose 12.7% in 2025 — the strongest annual increase since the pre-2008 boom. By Febr ...
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Buying Property in Spain Remotely: A Complet...
Yes — it is legally possible to purchase property in Spain without being physically present at any stage, including ...
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Blanes vs Lloret de Mar: Which to Buy In?
Blanes and Lloret de Mar sit 6 kilometres apart on the southern Costa Brava. They share the same coastline, the sam ...
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Spain 100% Property Tax for Non-EU Buyers: T...
Spain’s proposed 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU buyers is not in force. As of April 2026, the bill ...
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Non-Lucrative Visa Spain 2026: Requirements ...
The Spain Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain without working, provided they can demon ...
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Hidden Costs When Buying Property in Spain: ...
The purchase price is not what you pay for a property in Spain. Every buyer in Catalonia pays a further 12–15% on t ...
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Costa Brava Property Market 2025–2026: Data ...
Foreign buyers account for over a quarter of all property transactions in the province of Girona. Mortgage approval ...
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Moving to Costa Brava with Children: The Pra...
Relocating to the Costa Brava with children is a different process from moving as a couple or an individual. The sc ...
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