Helpful Guides
Practical knowledge for expat property owners on the Costa del Sol
Property Management Costs on the Costa del Sol (2026)
What property management really costs absentee expat owners on the Costa del Sol in 2026: retainers, keyholding, holiday-let and long-term commissions, call-out fees.
How to Choose a Property Manager on the Costa del Sol
A practical 2026 checklist for absentee owners on the Costa del Sol: licences, insurance, fees, response times, reporting, references and the red flags to avoid.
Holiday Rental Licence Costa del Sol: The VFT Explained
The correct Andalusia tourist-rental licence is the VFT, registered with the Junta de Andalucia RTA. Requirements, taxes, the RTA code and fines explained for 2026.
Long-Term vs Holiday Rental on the Costa del Sol (2026)
Compare long-term LAU letting against short-term holiday rental for your Costa del Sol property: yield, VFT licence, taxes, tenant risk and which suits absentee owners.
Keyholding for Absentee Owners on the Costa del Sol
What keyholding covers on the Costa del Sol — inspections, storm checks, contractor access, mail — typical EUR/year cost, and how it differs from full management.
Non-Resident Tax on Spanish Rental Income (Expat Guide)
Modelo 210 explained for Costa del Sol owners: IRNR rates for EU vs non-EU, deductible expenses, quarterly filing and the imputed-income tax even when you don't rent.
Getting Your NIE on the Costa del Sol (Owner Guide)
How British, German and Dutch owners get a NIE on the Costa del Sol: the EX-15 form, where to apply in Málaga, Marbella or Fuengirola, documents, costs and timelines.
Community Fees (Comunidad) on the Costa del Sol
What comunidad de propietarios fees cover on the Costa del Sol in 2026, typical ranges by property type, how they are set, derramas and absentee-owner rights.
Air Conditioning Installation on the Costa del Sol
Choosing and installing AC on the Costa del Sol: split vs multi-split vs ducted, frigorías sizing for the Málaga climate, permits, EUR costs and running bills.
Pool Maintenance Costs & Checklist on the Costa del Sol
What pool maintenance costs on the Costa del Sol in 2026: weekly and monthly contract EUR ranges, what's included, salt vs chlorine, winterising and holiday-let pools.
Pest Control on the Costa del Sol: Termites, Cockroaches & Prevention in 2026
A complete pest control guide for Costa del Sol homeowners: termites, cockroaches, processionary caterpillars, tiger mosquitoes, rats, bedbugs — 2026 costs, methods and Andalusia's ROESB rules.
Window Replacement on the Costa del Sol: Costs, Materials & Energy Efficiency in 2026
Replacing windows in a Costa del Sol home: PVC vs aluminium, climalit double glazing, U-values, permits, security and noise, plus realistic 2026 costs and savings.
Home Insurance for Expat Owners on the Costa del Sol
Building vs contents, what a Spanish seguro de hogar includes, the Consorcio for floods and storms, and realistic 2026 premiums for Málaga-province expat owners.