Buying property in Spain doesn’t automatically grant residency, but it can open a path to it, depending on which option you choose and what your actual goals are. Here’s an objective overview of the main options. The Non-Lucrative Residence Visa (No Lucrativa) is currently one of the more common options for non-EU buyers who want…
After comparing Tenerife and the Costa Blanca, it’s worth asking the bigger question directly: does buying property in Spain actually make financial sense, or is it a lifestyle purchase that happens to hold its value? Financing changes the picture significantly, and conditions for non-residents depend a lot on the buyer’s profile. EU-resident buyers typically get…
After looking at the process and the taxes, the next logical question is which market actually fits you. Tenerife and the Costa Blanca are both strong, but they behave differently, and understanding that difference helps you buy with the right expectations. Property prices in Tenerife currently average around €3,600 per square meter, up a few…
The tax picture on the Costa Blanca is different from Tenerife, and it’s changed recently in buyers’ favor, so it’s worth knowing the current numbers rather than whatever you might have heard a year or two ago. As of June 1st, 2026, the standard ITP rate on resale homes was reduced from 10% to 9%…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.
