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Does a tourist licence automatically make an apartment suitable for short-term rental investment? Not necessarily.During...
24/09/2026

Does a tourist licence automatically make an apartment suitable for short-term rental investment? Not necessarily.
During a current property search in the Marbella area, I've been checking the tourist-rental position of every apartment before it reaches my client's shortlist.
The results show just how complicated the issue has become.
An existing registration may not be what it first appears. A Community may still permit tourist rentals but impose minimum stays or additional charges. And a Community considering a ban may ultimately decide that better regulation makes more sense than penalising every owner because of problems caused by one.
And this isn't relevant only to professional investors. Many second-home owners in Andalucía use short-term rentals for just a few weeks or months each year to help cover their annual running costs.
In my latest blog, I look at some of the questions buyers should be asking before they buy — not afterwards. Link below 👇
https://links.thepropertyfinders.com/4yh0zcO

26/08/2026

Over the summer, The Andalucía Story has travelled from the big picture to the fine detail.
We've looked at why Andalucía isn't one property market, why Málaga has become its engine, why the Golden Triangle represents a distinct prime market and why some locations remain active throughout the year while others are highly seasonal.
For the summer finale, I'm bringing those different threads together.
Andalucía: From Region to Location follows the market through its different layers — region, province and individual location — and explains why broad market statistics can only ever be the starting point for somebody considering a purchase.
Each of the previous editions explores one of those layers in more detail and they're all available to listen to.
But whichever part of Andalucía interests you, my advice remains the same:
Understand the market. Home in on the location. Then look at properties.
Think Where before What.

07/08/2026

Why do some Mediterranean destinations remain busy all year while others become surprisingly quiet once summer is over?
It's about much more than sunshine.
Climate may attract people for a holiday. It takes connectivity and a thriving winter economy to create an ideal year-round location for property buyers..
In this latest 5-minute edition of Spain Property Insights, I explain why the Golden Triangle has developed one of Europe's strongest year-round residential markets, and why climate, accessibility and golf work together to sustain demand long after the summer holiday season has ended.
The Year-Round Advantage
• Climate
• Connectivity
• Golf
Part 4 of The Andalucía Story

30/07/2026

What makes the Golden Triangle so different from the rest of Andalucía?
It's not simply a collection of prestigious addresses.
It's a distinct property market with characteristics rarely found elsewhere in Europe.
In this latest 5-minute edition of Spain Property Insights, I explain why Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona have become the driving force behind Andalucía's international property market—and why understanding the location matters far more than simply finding the right property.
Part 3 of Andalucía Story.






16/07/2026

What makes a property "prime"?
Is it the house itself... or where it's located?
It's a question that is often overlooked, yet understanding the answer can make a huge difference when buying property.

In this latest 5½ minute edition of Spain Property Insights, I explain why prime is created by location rather than by bricks and mortar, and why that matters when markets rise, fall and recover.
Topics include:
• Why location always comes first
• How prime areas differ from secondary markets
• Why many buyers compromise on the property to secure the right location



Next time, I use The Golden Triangle of Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona to show how these principles come together in one of Europe's most prime locations.

05/07/2026

Why has Málaga become the engine of Andalucía's international property market?
The answer goes well beyond sunshine.
In this latest 7-minute edition of Spain Property Insights I look at the combination of climate, transport links, golf, lifestyle and year-round activity that has made Málaga one of Europe's most successful residential destinations.
I also explain why buyers should think of Málaga as several different property markets rather than one.
In this episode:
• Why Málaga attracts so many overseas buyers
• The importance of the year-round economy
• City, coast or inland—which lifestyle is right for you?
Part 2 of The Andalucía Story.






25/06/2026

Is Andalucía one property market?

Not really.

Many buyers begin their search with a particular property type in mind but overlook the huge differences between Andalucía's various regions.

Climate, accessibility, lifestyle, property types and buyer profiles can vary dramatically from one area to another.

In this latest edition of Spain Property Insights I explain why understanding those differences is often the key to making a successful property purchase in southern Spain.

Topics covered include:

• Coastal versus inland living
• Climate and seasonal differences
• Accessibility and infrastructure
• Why location should come before property

Part 1 of The Andalucía Story.

Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds.

16/06/2026

Would you pay 50%, 60% or even 80% more for a property simply because it was brand new?
Most buyers expect new-build homes to cost more than resales. The real question is how much more is reasonable.
In this latest 6-minute edition of Spain Property Insights I take a closer look at the growing gap between new-build and resale prices in Spain and ask whether today's premiums have reached excessive levels.
The discussion includes:
• New-build versus resale pricing�• Why location still matters more than age�
• Whether affordability is starting to influence buyer behaviour

An interesting topic for anyone considering buying property in Spain in today's market.

This audio follows on from my recent insight, Transactions Are Down – But Why?, which examined the growing role affordability may be playing in today's market.

11/06/2026

2025 was an all-time record for overseas buyers in Spain. But transaction numbers in Q1 2026 were down compared with the same period in 2025. So what's going on? Why are numbers softening? Why are prices are still rising?

In this 7m:40s insight I examine what the data. The comparison with earlier downturns sounds compelling - it's a bubble, market overheating, etc., but the underlying market structure is very different. And while transaction numbers have recently fallen, my experience on the ground suggests the issue is not a collapse in demand. Enquiry levels remain strong.
The challenge is affordability.
Many buyers are discovering that budgets which would have secured the right property five years ago simply no longer do so today.
In this latest Spain Property Insight I look at:
• Why today's market differs from slowdowns due to over-supply and falling demand
• What the latest transaction figures really mean
• Why affordability may now be the key constraint
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10/06/2026

Spain Property Insights - audio briefings for anyone with an interest in the property market in Spain. Impartial and independent perspectives of a buyer's agent. We are not just another kind of estate agent, we have a strategically different job with different responsibilities.

The Hidden Work - this 7 minute insight focuses on the work a buyer's agent must undertake before a buyer even steps inside a property - it's our job to uncover and then flag up anything that adversely affects a property. Listen to:
• Why buyers see the wrong properties
• The risks estate agents may never mention
• Hidden problems — real case studies - road noise to legal issues in Tarifa and the Costa del Sol.

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