Interesting and useful information about Spain

Colourful houses along the seafront in Villajoyosa, Costa Blanca

Villajoyosa: The Colourful Hidden Gem of Costa Blanca

12.08.2026

Discover Villajoyosa — the town of colourful houses, Valor chocolate, and authentic Spanish life between Benidorm and Alicante. Property prices 30% below Benidorm with strong growth potential.

Expat studying Spanish with a textbook and notebook at a café terrace in a sunny Spanish town

Learning Spanish as an Expat: Why It Matters and How to Start

11.08.2026

A practical guide to learning Spanish as a foreign resident in Spain — why even basic Spanish transforms your daily life, the levels you actually need, free and paid learning options, essential real estate and daily vocabulary, the difference between Spanish and Valenciano, realistic timelines, costs, and how language skills unlock citizenship through the DELE exam.

Spanish property with for-sale sign in front of a Mediterranean villa representing the property selling process in Spain

Selling Property in Spain: Taxes, Process, and Costs

10.08.2026

A complete guide to selling property in Spain covering capital gains tax (19–26%), the 3% non-resident retention, plusvalía municipal, agent commissions, energy certificates, pricing strategy, marketing on Spanish and international portals, and the full legal process from reservation to notary completion.

Spanish commercial property shopfront with "Se Alquila" sign on a busy high street in a Mediterranean town

Commercial Property in Spain: Buying or Renting for Small Business

09.08.2026

A comprehensive guide to commercial property in Spain for small business owners and investors. Covers local comercial, offices, and warehouses — buying vs renting, traspaso, licences, IVA vs ITP, lease law, rental yields, and the most popular expat business types.

Property valuation documents and calculator on a desk with a view of Spanish apartments and price comparison charts

How to Value Property in Spain: Avoid Overpaying

08.08.2026

A comprehensive guide to understanding property valuations in Spain — catastral value, market value, and bank tasación explained. Learn where to check real sale prices, what factors drive value up or down, and how to negotiate effectively so you never overpay.

Spanish residency card and property investment documents on a desk with a view of Mediterranean coastline through the window

Spain's Golden Visa in 2026: Programme Closed — What It Means, Renewals and Alternatives

07.08.2026

Spain abolished its Golden Visa on 3 April 2025 — the investor residency programme is closed to new applicants. This guide explains why it ended, what existing permit holders need to know about renewals, family rights and the path to permanent residency, and which alternative visas — non-lucrative, digital nomad, entrepreneur — now make sense for anyone who was planning the investment route.

Modern Spanish highway infrastructure with Mediterranean coastline and construction cranes in the background representing ongoing infrastructure development

Infrastructure Projects Boosting Spanish Property Values in 2026

06.08.2026

A comprehensive analysis of the major infrastructure projects transforming Spain's coastal regions — from the toll-free AP-7 motorway and AVE high-speed rail expansion to airport upgrades, tram extensions, hospital investments, and digital infrastructure — and how each one is driving property values upward.

Modern new build apartment complex on Costa del Sol with Mediterranean sea views, swimming pool, and landscaped gardens

New Build Developments on Costa del Sol 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide

05.08.2026

A comprehensive guide to new build developments across Costa del Sol in 2026 — covering major projects in Estepona, Marbella East, Casares, Manilva, and Benalmádena, price ranges by bedroom count, key developers, branded residences, golf resort communities, sustainability features, and how prices compare with Costa Blanca alternatives.

Modern new build apartment development on Costa Blanca with swimming pool and Mediterranean sea views in 2026

New Build Developments on Costa Blanca 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide

04.08.2026

A comprehensive guide to new build developments across the Costa Blanca in 2026 — covering the current pipeline by area, price ranges from €120K to €400K+, top developers, off-plan buying process, payment schedules, snagging, energy efficiency, smart home features, and the best locations for investment and lifestyle.

Granfield Estate ™ (2016 - 2025) - real estate agency in Spain. Alicante, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa.
License No. RAICV1663 - Register of Real Estate Agents of the Valencian Community.
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