House hunting

How to find a house or apartment and what are the steps to buy? Is it worthy buying from abroad, and if so, how can I know more about the area? You can find detailed information and our complete experience in this section, so heads up to avoid some future troubles with our awesome tips!

Best places for families to live in the Costa del Sol

Have you ever wondered what are the best places for families to live in the Costa del Sol? That’s a...

long term rent in Spain - Mijas

The truth about finding long term rent in Spain

If you find it hard to find a long term rent in Spain, you are not alone. Everywhere we look...

features of the Spanish housing - aticos

10 unique features of the Spanish housing

Houses in Spain have a few characteristics I’ve seen nowhere else. I discovered these features of the Spanish housing, meaning...

hilly area

How hilly is the area?

One thing to take in consideration when choosing where in Spain to relocate is how hilly is the area you...

okupas

Okupas, second properties and rentals in Spain

Okupas. Home owners worst nightmare in Spain and (in my opinion) one of the main driving forces behind rental difficulties...

Closing the deal on our new home

Closing the deal on our new home

This article is a continuation of Finding our home in Spain. Closing the deal on our new home is the final...

Finding our home in Spain

Finding our home in Spain

Now to our experience finding our home in Spain. I had spent the previous four years dreaming about this move,...

renting before moving

Buying vs renting before moving – pros and cons

Choosing where to stay before arriving in Spain is a must. It is part of the preparations before the move,...

How to buy a house in Spain

How to buy a house in Spain like a pro

If you are wondering about how to buy a house in Spain – or an apartment, or any real estate...

renting vs buying

Our unusual perspective on renting vs buying after arriving

Renting vs buying: after your initial days in Spain, spent probably in a hotel or vacation rental, you will most...