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15/10/2026

🏡 HERE'S A QUESTION THAT CAN DIVIDE PEOPLE MOVING TO THE COSTA DEL SOL…
WOULD YOU RATHER RENT A FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED PROPERTY?
Because there are two very different types of people looking for a permanent home in Spain.
PERSON NUMBER ONE:
“I want everything ready. I just want to arrive with my suitcases, unpack and start enjoying life.”
Perfectly understandable.
PERSON NUMBER TWO:
“I've spent twenty years collecting beautiful furniture. I'm certainly not leaving it all behind!”
Also perfectly understandable.
Then there's a third category.
The person who rents a property advertised as furnished…
And discovers that the furniture apparently consists of a sofa, three dining chairs and a lamp nobody particularly likes.
😂
Welcome to one of the more interesting conversations in the Costa del Sol long-term rental market.
THE CASE FOR FURNISHED PROPERTIES 🛋️
For somebody relocating from another country, a properly furnished home can make life considerably easier.
Imagine arriving in Spain after months of organising your move.
You've dealt with paperwork.
Transport.
Packing.
Changing addresses.
Possibly moving children and pets.
The last thing you necessarily want is to spend your first fortnight buying beds, arranging furniture deliveries and discovering that the dining table won't fit through the front door.
A genuinely ready-to-live-in property can be extremely attractive.
You collect the keys.
Unpack.
Make a coffee.
And start enjoying your new home.
Assuming somebody remembered to include a kettle.
😂
THE CASE FOR UNFURNISHED PROPERTIES 🏡
Now imagine somebody moving to Spain permanently.
Perhaps they've sold their house in Britain.
Perhaps they've lived in several countries.
Perhaps they've accumulated furniture they genuinely love.
They don't necessarily want somebody else's sofa.
Or somebody else's dining table.
And they certainly don't want to spend five years looking at a large brown wardrobe that wouldn't have been fashionable in 1987.
For these tenants, an unfurnished property can be ideal.
They can create a home that feels entirely their own.
Their furniture.
Their artwork.
Their personal style.
And possibly that enormous armchair their husband insists is the most comfortable chair ever manufactured.
Even though it occupies approximately half the living room.
😂
BUT WHAT ABOUT HALF-FURNISHED?
This is where things can become rather awkward.
Imagine viewing a beautiful apartment.
The owner explains that it comes with some furniture.
Wonderful.
But which furniture?
Is the bed included?
The mattress?
The dining table?
The television?
The washing machine?
The curtains?
And what about all the smaller items that make somewhere genuinely practical to live in?
A property can look quite adequately furnished during a quick viewing.
But once the tenant moves in, they may discover that several everyday essentials are missing.
Of course, there's nothing inherently wrong with an arrangement where a landlord and tenant agree on specific items.
The important thing is that everybody understands what's included.
And preferably before the removal van arrives.
WHAT DO WE PREFER AT ONE MARBELLA?
Our approach is straightforward.
For long-term rental properties, we prefer homes offered either:
FULLY FURNISHED
With a proper, practical selection of furniture and household essentials.
Or:
COMPLETELY UNFURNISHED
Allowing tenants to bring their own belongings and create their own home.
We believe this creates clearer expectations and helps avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
It's also worth remembering that the word unfurnished doesn't automatically tell you which appliances, fixtures or fittings are included.
Those details should be established before signing the tenancy agreement.
AND THERE'S ANOTHER IMPORTANT POINT…
For landlords, furnishing a property isn't simply about filling empty rooms.
It's about thinking realistically about the person who will live there.
Will they have enough storage?
Is the dining table suitable?
Are the beds comfortable?
Does the furniture actually fit the rooms?
And if the property is intended for a family, does the layout work for everyday family life?
Beautiful photographs are useful.
But a successful long-term rental needs to function as a proper home.
Not simply look attractive during a viewing.
SO HERE'S TODAY'S BIG DEBATE…
Imagine you're renting a lovely three-bedroom property on the Costa del Sol.
Both options cost exactly the same.
PROPERTY A — FULLY FURNISHED
🛋️ Everything ready.
🛏️ Beds, sofas and dining furniture included.
🍽️ Practical household essentials provided.
🧳 Just arrive with your suitcases.
PROPERTY B — COMPLETELY UNFURNISHED
🏡 Beautiful empty rooms.
🛋️ Bring your own furniture.
🎨 Decorate and arrange everything to suit your taste, subject to the tenancy terms.
❤️ Make it feel entirely your own.
WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
And here's a question for landlords, too.
Do you think a furnished property is more attractive to long-term tenants, or would you rather rent it completely empty?
We'd genuinely be interested to hear both sides.
👇 YOUR VERDICT!
🛋️ FULLY FURNISHED — READY TO MOVE IN!
🏡 UNFURNISHED — I WANT MY OWN FURNITURE!
🤔 PARTLY FURNISHED — I'M HAPPY TO COMPROMISE!
😂 I DON'T CARE, AS LONG AS NOBODY MAKES ME ASSEMBLE AN IKEA WARDROBE!

14/10/2026

☀️ THERE'S A VERY PARTICULAR TYPE OF ARGUMENT THAT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU LIVE SOMEWHERE BEAUTIFUL.

And it usually begins with the words:

“LET'S JUST GO FOR A LITTLE WALK.”

😂

If you've spent any time exploring the Costa del Sol, you'll probably recognise this situation.

It's a lovely October morning.

The sun is shining.

The Mediterranean looks beautiful.

You've finished breakfast.

And your partner makes what sounds like an entirely reasonable suggestion.

“Shall we go for a quick walk along the coast?”

Excellent idea.

A gentle twenty-minute stroll.

Perhaps stop for coffee.

Home before lunch.

What could possibly go wrong?

WELCOME TO THE SENDA LITORAL AT MIJAS COSTA.

If you haven't explored the coastal boardwalk around La Cala de Mijas and Calahonda, it's well worth discovering.

The route follows beautiful stretches of Mediterranean coastline, with wooden walkways, beaches, coastal vegetation and wonderful sea views.

In places, the landscape feels surprisingly different from the busy roads and residential developments only a short distance inland.

And this is precisely where the trouble begins.

Because it's very difficult to decide when to turn around.

You reach a beautiful section of coastline.

Your partner says:

“Let's just go to that next corner.”

Fair enough.

You reach the corner.

There's another beautiful view.

“Oh, look! Shall we just go a little further?”

Another ten minutes.

Another beach.

Another photograph.

Another enthusiastic suggestion to continue.

Eventually, you begin to suspect that your partner's understanding of the word “little” differs considerably from yours.

😂

BUT HERE'S WHAT MAKES THIS PART OF THE COAST SO SPECIAL.

For people who live permanently on the Costa del Sol, these coastal paths offer something that can easily be overlooked when choosing a home.

The opportunity to enjoy the Mediterranean as part of ordinary everyday life.

Not simply when you're on holiday.

Not only during the summer.

But on an ordinary Wednesday morning in October.

You don't need to organise an elaborate day out.

You don't need to spend a fortune.

You can simply head towards the coast and enjoy the scenery.

And the Mijas coastal path has some particularly interesting natural surroundings.

There are stretches of Mediterranean dunes and coastal vegetation, rocky sections of shoreline and historic watchtowers that remind you this coastline has a history extending well beyond modern tourism.

It's a lovely reminder that the Costa del Sol isn't simply a collection of beaches, apartments and restaurants.

There's a great deal to discover between the familiar destinations.

THERE'S ALSO SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING.

The Senda Litoral is enjoyed by residents, visitors, walkers and people exercising.

Pedestrians have priority on the Mijas coastal path, and cycling restrictions apply at certain times, so it's worth checking the local rules before setting off on a bicycle.

And, as with any coastal walk, comfortable footwear, water and a little common sense are always good ideas.

Particularly if you're married to somebody who considers an eight-kilometre walk to be:

“Just a gentle stroll.”

😂

AND THIS BRINGS US TO SOMETHING WE FIND INTERESTING ABOUT LIVING IN SPAIN.

When people first consider relocating to the Costa del Sol, they often focus on the obvious attractions.

The weather.

The beaches.

The restaurants.

The golf courses.

The property.

All perfectly understandable.

But once you've actually settled here, it's often the simpler everyday experiences that become the most enjoyable.

A favourite walking route.

A quiet stretch of coastline.

A beautiful view you never seem to get tired of.

The pleasure of being outside without needing a special occasion.

And perhaps the satisfaction of discovering a little corner of the Costa del Sol you've somehow never visited before.

EVEN IF YOUR FEET ARE NOW DEMANDING COMPENSATION.

😂

NOW WE'D LOVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS.

There are so many lovely places to walk along the Costa del Sol, and we're certain some of you know routes that deserve far more attention.

👇 SO TELL US…

🌊 WHERE'S YOUR FAVOURITE COASTAL WALK?

🚶 ARE YOU A SERIOUS WALKER OR A TWENTY-MINUTE-STROLL PERSON?

☕ DOES EVERY WALK NEED TO INCLUDE A COFFEE STOP?

😂 AND DOES YOUR PARTNER ALWAYS WANT TO GO 'JUST A LITTLE BIT FURTHER'?

Let's hear your favourite places.

We might all discover somewhere new.

Although we're taking proper walking shoes next time.

13/10/2026

🏡 THERE'S SOMETHING NOBODY TELLS YOU ABOUT UNDERGROUND PARKING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL…

SOMETIMES THE PARKING SPACE IS BIG ENOUGH FOR YOUR CAR.

BUT NOT BIG ENOUGH FOR YOU TO GET OUT OF IT.

😂

Picture the scene.

You've spent the morning viewing beautiful apartments around Los Flamingos and Benahavís.

Then you find it.

The one.

Spectacular contemporary apartment.

Magnificent terrace.

Beautiful kitchen.

Two luxurious bathrooms.

Immaculate gardens.

Underground parking.

Everything you've been looking for.

The asking price is €850,000.

You're delighted.

Your partner is delighted.

Even the estate agent looks delighted.

Then somebody asks:

“Can we see the parking space?”

Of course!

Down you go into the underground garage.

The agent points towards a space between two concrete pillars.

“There it is.”

Silence.

Your husband looks at the parking space.

Then at his rather substantial SUV.

Then back at the parking space.

“That looks a bit tight.”

His wife smiles.

“A bit?”

😂

THE GREAT UNDERGROUND PARKING TEST

This is one of those practical details that can easily be overlooked when viewing a beautiful property.

After all, when you've just admired a magnificent terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, an underground parking space doesn't seem particularly exciting.

But once you've moved in, you'll probably use it almost every day.

And that's when the practical details become important.

1. WILL YOUR CAR ACTUALLY FIT? 🚗

This sounds obvious.

But there's a difference between a parking space being technically large enough for a vehicle and being comfortable to use.

A small hatchback and a large luxury SUV have rather different requirements.

And it's not simply about length and width.

2. CAN YOU OPEN THE DOORS? 🚪

Here's a wonderful little test.

Imagine you've successfully parked your car.

Congratulations.

Now try getting out.

If the driver's door opens approximately four inches before hitting a concrete pillar, you may have a problem.

Particularly if you weren't planning to climb through the boot every morning.

😂

3. WHAT ABOUT THE MANOEUVRING SPACE? ↩️

Sometimes the actual parking bay is perfectly reasonable.

The difficulty is getting into it.

Narrow access lanes, awkward corners and badly positioned pillars can turn an ordinary parking manoeuvre into something resembling a driving examination.

Except nobody gives you a certificate afterwards.

4. CHECK THE HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS 📏

Especially if you drive a taller SUV, have a roof box or are considering a larger vehicle.

Garage entrances and internal clearance can vary.

It's worth checking rather than assuming.

5. IS THE SPACE ACTUALLY INCLUDED? 🔑

This is another important consideration.

When buying, confirm precisely what parking rights are included and how they're documented.

Some parking spaces have their own registered title, while others may be associated with the property in a different way.

When renting, make sure the agreed parking arrangements are clearly understood and documented.

6. AND WHAT ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS? ⚡

If you own an electric vehicle, don't assume that having a private parking space automatically means you have an operational charging point.

Check what is already installed and what would be involved in arranging charging facilities.

HERE'S THE INTERESTING PART…

Imagine you're choosing between two otherwise identical apartments.

Same price.

Same views.

Same terrace.

Same beautiful interior.

APARTMENT A

🚗 One underground parking space.

🏡 Very tight manoeuvring.

😬 Concrete pillar beside the driver's door.

APARTMENT B

🚗 One underground parking space.

🏡 Wide access lane.

😎 Easy parking with plenty of room to open the doors.

Which would you prefer?

It seems an obvious question.

Yet buyers and tenants can spend an extraordinary amount of time comparing kitchens, bathrooms and terraces without giving the garage more than a passing glance.

And we understand why.

Nobody falls in love with a property because of a beautifully positioned concrete pillar.

But a convenient parking space can make everyday life considerably easier.

OUR ADVICE?

When viewing a property with underground parking, ask to see the actual space.

And if possible, try parking your own car in it, with permission.

It's a very simple practical check.

Because that stunning apartment might be the perfect home.

But you probably don't want to start every morning with a 37-point turn and a domestic argument.

😂

👇 NOW WE WANT TO KNOW…

WHAT'S THE WORST PARKING SPACE YOU'VE EVER HAD?

🚗 NO PROBLEM — I CAN PARK ANYWHERE!

😬 MY GARAGE IS A NIGHTMARE!

😂 MY PARTNER HAS TO DIRECT ME EVERY TIME!

🏡 I'D RATHER HAVE A DRIVEWAY!

And here's another question:

Would you reject an otherwise perfect apartment because the parking space was too difficult to use?

We suspect the answers might surprise us!

11/10/2026

🏡 CAN WE TALK ABOUT SOMETHING THAT NEVER APPEARS IN LUXURY PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHS?

THE WASHING.

😂

We've all seen those beautiful contemporary apartments on the Costa del Sol.

Spectacular living rooms.

Designer kitchens.

Expensive bathrooms.

Huge terraces.

Everything beautifully arranged.

Not a single item out of place.

You walk through the front door and think:

“I could definitely live here.”

And you probably could.

But after moving in, something rather interesting happens.

You discover that the apartment has an impressive collection of luxury features…

But nobody appears to have considered where you're supposed to dry your underpants.

😂

And suddenly the €750,000 apartment has acquired a €19.99 clothes horse in the living room.

It's not exactly what the interior designer had in mind.

THE THINGS WE DON'T ALWAYS NOTICE DURING PROPERTY VIEWINGS

When looking at a beautiful apartment, it's natural to concentrate on the obvious things.

The layout.

The terrace.

The bedrooms.

The bathrooms.

The views.

The quality of the kitchen.

But when you're going to live somewhere permanently, some of the less glamorous details become surprisingly important.

WHERE DOES THE WASHING GO? 🧺

Is there a separate utility area?

Space for a tumble dryer?

A practical place to dry clothes without turning the living room into a temporary laundry?

WHAT ABOUT OUTSIDE DRYING? ☀️

A sunny terrace might seem the obvious solution.

But it's worth checking the community rules before assuming you can install washing lines or leave drying racks visible.

WHERE DOES EVERYTHING ELSE LIVE? 🧹

The vacuum cleaner.

Mop and bucket.

Ironing board.

Cleaning products.

Spare towels.

Suitcases.

All those things that mysteriously disappear from property photographs but somehow need somewhere to live after you've moved in.

AND WHAT ABOUT VENTILATION? 🌬️

A practical, well-ventilated laundry area is particularly useful.

Drying large amounts of washing indoors without adequate ventilation can increase moisture and condensation.

These aren't necessarily reasons to reject an otherwise lovely property.

They're simply things worth considering before you commit.

HERE'S OUR QUESTION…

Imagine you're choosing between two beautiful apartments.

Both have the same asking price.

APARTMENT A

🌊 Spectacular sea views.

🏡 Huge open-plan living room.

✨ Beautiful designer finishes.

🧺 No dedicated utility space.

APARTMENT B

🌳 Attractive garden views.

🏡 Slightly smaller living room.

🧺 Separate utility room with proper storage and laundry facilities.

Which would you choose?

We suspect the answer might depend on whether you're buying a holiday home or somewhere you're planning to live every day.

Because after years of helping people find homes on the Costa del Sol, one thing becomes very clear.

The features that impress you during a viewing aren't always the features you appreciate most after moving in.

Sometimes a practical utility room is worth its weight in gold.

Although admittedly…

Nobody has ever walked into a property and shouted:

“WOW! LOOK AT THE MOP CUPBOARD!”

😂

👇 LET'S SETTLE THIS ONE!

🌊 APARTMENT A — GIVE ME THE SEA VIEW!

🧺 APARTMENT B — I WANT THE UTILITY ROOM!

🏡 I'D FIND A WAY TO HAVE BOTH!

😂 MY CLOTHES HORSE IS PART OF THE FURNITURE!

And here's another question:

What's the one practical feature you wouldn't want to live without in your home?

10/10/2026

☀️ YOU KNOW YOU'VE LIVED ON THE COSTA DEL SOL TOO LONG WHEN…

You start choosing restaurants according to where the sun will be at 2:30pm.

😂

It's a strange thing.

When people first move to southern Spain, they're understandably fascinated by the sunshine.

They want as much of it as possible.

Sunny terraces.

Sunny gardens.

Sunny balconies.

Sunny restaurants.

Sunny everything.

Then, after a few years, something changes.

You become what can only be described as:

A PROFESSIONAL SUNSHINE NEGOTIATOR.

You know exactly which side of your terrace gets the morning sun.

You know which café has the best afternoon shade.

You know which restaurant tables are comfortable in October but perhaps less appealing in August.

And you can predict, with extraordinary confidence, precisely when the sun will disappear behind the neighbouring building.

It's a skill.

One that apparently comes free with permanent residency.

😂

Take a typical Saturday morning in Estepona.

A couple arrives at a lovely little café in the old town.

There are six empty tables.

Four in the sunshine.

Two in the shade.

You'd think choosing one would take approximately three seconds.

Not a chance.

HUSBAND: “That one looks nice.”

WIFE: “Too sunny.”

HUSBAND: “What about this one?”

WIFE: “Too shady.”

HUSBAND: “That one?”

WIFE: “The sun will be on us in 20 minutes.”

HUSBAND: “How can you possibly know that?”

WIFE: “Because we've been coming here for seven years.”

😂

Eventually they choose a table.

Order two coffees.

And spend the next ten minutes moving their chairs around like pieces on a chessboard.

Meanwhile, the Spanish gentleman at the next table has been sitting comfortably in exactly the same position since 9:15am.

He knows.

He's mastered the system.

And this is something we love about permanent life on the Costa del Sol.

It's not always about the spectacular things.

The beautiful villas.

The Mediterranean views.

The golf courses.

The glamorous restaurants.

Sometimes it's the tiny everyday pleasures that make living here so enjoyable.

A favourite café.

A familiar waiter.

A leisurely Saturday morning.

A good coffee.

And a completely unnecessary domestic disagreement about whether it's too sunny.

THERE IS, HOWEVER, ONE IMPORTANT QUESTION…

When you go out for coffee or lunch, do you choose your table according to the sun?

Or do you simply sit wherever there's space?

Because we suspect this may reveal exactly how long you've been living in Spain.

😂

👇 LET'S HEAR YOUR VERDICT!

☀️ SUN — THAT'S WHY I LIVE HERE!

🌳 SHADE — I'VE LEARNED MY LESSON!

😎 DEPENDS ON THE TIME OF YEAR!

😂 WE ARGUE ABOUT THIS EVERY SINGLE TIME!

And if you have a favourite little café terrace somewhere on the Costa del Sol, tell us where it is.

We promise not to steal your table.

Well…

We can't promise anything. 😂

08/10/2026

🏡 CAN WE TALK ABOUT OPEN-PLAN KITCHENS FOR A MOMENT?

Because we have a theory.

Everybody loves an open-plan kitchen… until somebody starts cooking something interesting.

😂

You know the sort of property.

Beautiful contemporary apartment.

Large kitchen island.

Elegant living area.

Floor-to-ceiling windows.

Everything connected in one enormous, light-filled space.

It looks absolutely magnificent.

And to be fair, it often is.

But there's one question we'd love to ask more buyers and tenants:

“What do you actually cook?”

Because the answer can make quite a difference.

If your culinary routine involves making coffee, assembling a salad and occasionally warming something in the oven, an open-plan kitchen could be perfect.

But if you enjoy cooking proper meals every evening, frying fish, preparing curries or experimenting with generous quantities of garlic…

you may discover that the living room has become an unwilling member of the kitchen staff.

😂

And there are other considerations.

THE TELEVISION TEST 📺

Can somebody comfortably watch television while another person is cooking?

Or does the extractor fan sound like an aircraft preparing for take-off?

THE DINNER PARTY TEST 🍷

Open-plan kitchens are brilliant for entertaining.

Until your guests arrive 20 minutes early and discover the impressive mountain of preparation dishes you've been carefully pretending doesn't exist.

THE STORAGE TEST 🧂

That stunning minimalist kitchen might look magnificent with three decorative bowls and an expensive coffee machine.

But where does everything actually go?

The toaster.

The air fryer.

The food processor.

The recycling.

The 47 plastic containers that somehow have only 12 matching lids.

THE VENTILATION TEST 🌬️

This is a particularly useful one when viewing a property.

Check the extractor system, how the kitchen is ventilated and whether cooking smells can be managed effectively.

A beautiful extractor hood doesn't automatically mean effective extraction.

Some systems vent outside; others filter and recirculate the air.

It's worth understanding what you're getting.

SO WHICH IS BETTER?

Neither, automatically.

A well-designed open-plan kitchen can make an apartment feel larger, brighter and much more sociable.

A separate kitchen can offer privacy, practical storage and the wonderful ability to close a door when dinner becomes unexpectedly complicated.

And that's really the point.

When buying or renting a home on the Costa del Sol, it's easy to be impressed by how a property looks.

But the most successful homes are the ones that work beautifully after you've moved in.

Not just during the 20-minute viewing.

Personally, we suspect there's a very good reason why some people still love a kitchen door.

It's the only thing standing between the living room and Friday night's fried calamari.

😂

👇 LET'S SETTLE THIS!

❤️ OPEN-PLAN — I LOVE EVERYONE BEING TOGETHER

🚪 SEPARATE KITCHEN — GIVE ME A DOOR!

🏡 SEMI-OPEN — THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

😂 I DON'T COOK — THAT'S WHAT RESTAURANTS ARE FOR!

06/10/2026

🏡 How many bedrooms do you ACTUALLY need when you move to the Costa del Sol?
It's a more interesting question than it sounds.
A couple relocating permanently might reasonably think:
“There are only two of us. Two bedrooms will be plenty.”
Mathematically?
Absolutely.
Then you announce you've moved to Spain.
Suddenly your adult children want to visit.
Your sister fancies a long weekend.
Friends start investigating Ryanair.
Your mother is considering three weeks in May.
And somebody you haven't spoken to since 2019 sends:
“We really must catch up! ❤️ By the way, how far are you from Málaga Airport?”
😂
Welcome to owning property somewhere sunny.
But we wouldn't automatically recommend buying a much larger property purely to accommodate occasional visitors either.
Extra bedrooms cost money.
Not simply to buy or rent.
They need furnishing, cleaning, heating or cooling and maintaining.
So the more useful question can be:
How flexible is the space?
A third bedroom that doubles as a proper home office can make excellent sense.
So can a study with a sofa bed.
Or a second bedroom large enough to accommodate guests without sacrificing useful everyday space.
This becomes particularly relevant for people downsizing when moving to Spain.
You may be leaving a four-bedroom house in Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia or elsewhere in Europe.
That doesn't necessarily mean you need another four-bedroom house here.
Your lifestyle may be completely different.
You might use the terrace more than the dining room.
You might want less house and more outside space.
You may prefer a lock-up-and-leave apartment.
But we'd still ask:
Where is everybody going when Christmas arrives?
😂
And there's another phenomenon.
The Costa del Sol spare bedroom rarely remains simply a spare bedroom.
Within six months it mysteriously contains:
Golf clubs.
Beach equipment.
Suitcases.
Amazon boxes.
A printer.
Christmas decorations.
The ironing board.
And one mysterious cardboard box labelled:
“SORT LATER.”
It will never be sorted.
Every household has one.
So when viewing a property, don't simply count bedrooms.
Think about how every square metre will actually work for your life.
That's far more useful than being able to say:
“It's a three-bed.”
👇 Couples moving to Spain — what would YOU choose for the same budget?
2 BED + HUGE TERRACE ☀️ / 3 BED + SMALLER TERRACE 🛏️ / 2 BED + OFFICE 💻 / 4 BED BECAUSE EVERYONE WILL VISIT 😂

05/10/2026

🐕 Should landlords automatically say “no” to pets?
We don't think it's always that simple.
Pet-friendly long-term rentals remain highly sought after on the Costa del Sol, and anybody who's ever tried finding a home with a dog will know how quickly the available options can shrink.
But there are two sides to this conversation.
The landlord understandably thinks:
Floors. Furniture. Garden. Damage.
The tenant thinks:
He's 11 years old, sleeps 17 hours a day and is considerably better behaved than most humans.
😂
And sometimes both have a perfectly reasonable point.
From a property perspective, we'd much rather look at the individual application than assume every pet presents exactly the same risk.
What animal is it?
How old?
How large?
How long has the tenant owned it?
Has it lived successfully in rented accommodation before?
Is the particular property suitable?
Would the owner consider written permission subject to appropriate agreed conditions?
These conversations are far more useful than simply discovering:
DOG = NO.
There's another side tenants sometimes overlook too.
Finding a landlord who says yes doesn't necessarily mean you've found the right property.
Imagine a large energetic dog in a beautiful apartment with no useful walking route nearby.
Or an older dog negotiating several flights of stairs every day.
Or a sunny west-facing terrace with virtually no shade during July and August.
The property needs to work for everybody who's going to live there.
Including the one who contributes absolutely nothing towards the rent.
😂
And if you're approaching a landlord or agent with a pet, we'd strongly recommend being transparent from the beginning.
Tell us about the animal.
Breed or type.
Age.
Size.
Temperament.
And send a photograph.
You'd be surprised how much better:
“We have a nine-year-old, house-trained spaniel called Bertie”
works than:
“Pets?”
One creates a conversation.
The other creates uncertainty.
The Costa del Sol can be a fantastic place to live with a dog — but pet-friendly renting works best when tenant, landlord, property and pet are genuinely a good match.
And occasionally…
the dog chooses the house anyway.
👇 Landlords — would you consider a tenant with a pet?
YES 🐶 / DEPENDS ON THE PET 🤔 / NO PETS 🏡 / I'D RATHER MEET THE DOG FIRST 😂

One Marbella

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