The Journal
Notes on the coast.
Clear thinking on the Costa del Sol property market — the market, the land, the law and the practice of buying well. Numbers, not noise: if we publish a number, we can stand behind it.
FeaturedLand & planning
Buying Land on the Costa del Sol: What 'Buildable' Actually Means
Cheap land with a sea view is the easiest way to lose money on this coast. The word that decides everything is one most buyers never check.
Buying in SpainSpain Ended the Golden Visa. Here's How Foreigners Still Relocate
The €500,000 residency-by-property route closed in April 2025. Buying here is still open — the residency question simply moved.
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MarketBuying Off-Market on the Costa del Sol: How It Actually Works
The best homes on this coast rarely reach a portal. Here is why owners sell privately — and how a buyer actually gets in the room.
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LifestyleFive Restaurants That Make the Costa del Sol Worth Living On
The coast now holds ten Michelin stars. Here are five tables that define it — and a note on living within reach of them.
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