The Costa Property Podcast
By Warner and Sandra Laurie - Costa Del Sol, Spain
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The Costa Property Podcast is your first step to making your dream home in Spain, on the Costa Del Sol a reality!
We are Warner and Sandra, founders of WL Costa Properties. Ten years ago, we relocated from Ireland to Benalmádena, chasing our dream of owning a home in the sun and living an outdoor Mediterranean lifestyle with our family.
Our business was born from our own relocation journey, inspired by the advice, services, and support we wished had been available to us.
Now, through this podcast, we’re here to help you turn your dream into reality.
Join us each week as we share expert insights from life in spain, property lawyers, real estate agents, and relocation specialists, alongside practical advice and personal stories (with a dash of mindset along the way!)
From navigating Spanish property laws and securing financing to choosing the right location and building your ideal expat lifestyle, we cover it all! Including the highs and lows.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor, a retiree, a digital nomad, or a family seeking a new adventure, this podcast will empower you to confidently make your move to the Costa del Sol.
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#114 Fuengirola vs Benalmadena: Where Should You Buy on The Costa del Sol in 2026?
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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113: Why We Chose Benalmádena - The Most Underrated Town on the Costa del Sol [Listener Favourite]
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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112: How We Moved from Ireland and Built a Life for Our Family on The Costa del Sol [Our Story 10 Years On]
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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The Costa del Sol Q2 Market Update 2026: What Other Agencies Aren't Telling You
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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#110 How to Plan a Successful Costa del Sol Buying Trip (Avoid the #1 Mistake That Catches Buyers Out)
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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#109 Is the Costa del Sol Market Crashing in 2026? Buy Now or Wait? The Honest Truth
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May 26, 2026 |
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#108 Why Benalmádena? The Costa del Sol Town You're Wrong About in 2026
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May 12, 2026 |
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#107 Is Spain the New Safe Haven? The Real Reason Why Everyone Is Looking at Spain in 2026
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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#106 Should you trust AI with your property search in Spain? An AI educator shares the honest truth
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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#105 10 Honest Lessons From 10 Years in Spain | Is There Anything We’d Do Differently?
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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#104 Benalmádena’s Luxury Neighbourhood Explained: La Capellanía with Resident Expert Julia Payne
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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[3 Part Series] Map Your Move to the Costa Del Sol Step 3/3: Your Financial Plan + Property Strategy
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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[3 PART SERIES] Map Your Move To The Costa Del Sol Step 2/3: Timelines, visas, schools & healthcare
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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[3 PART SERIES] Map Your Move to The Costa Del Sol Step 1/3: how to choose where to live
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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100 Episode Special: What’s Next for The Costa Property Podcast?
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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How to choose the RIGHT Real Estate Agent on the Costa Del Sol, Spain (A Seller’s Honest Experience with WL Costa Properties)
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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#98 Costa del Sol Real Estate 2026 Predictions: Will Property Prices Continue to Rise?
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Benalmádena vs Marbella? Why Savvy Buyers Are Flocking to Benalmadena in 2026
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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#96 Moving to Spain on the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)? Hear Vicki’s Story, Timeline + Essential Tips
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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#95 Rent First, Then Buy? Gracie’s First Month in Málaga: Yoga, Business & Building a New Life on the Costa Del Sol
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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#94 Q4 2025 Costa del Sol Property Market EXPLAINED [ What 2026 Buyers Need to Know ]
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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#93 Living Alcohol-Free on the Costa del Sol: How Sober Socials Is Taking the Coast by Storm
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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#92 Relocating to the Costa del Sol: How One Couple Bought Their DREAM Home in Benalmádena, Spain
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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#91 Spanish Wine 101: 10 Myths Everyone Gets Wrong with Winederlust Málaga [Spanish Wine Expert]
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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#90 Top 10 Questions About Selling Your Property on the Costa del Sol Spain [ Answered + Pro Tips ]
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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#89 Buying Property in Spain? Here’s EXACTLY How to Protect Your Budget from Exchange Rate Movements
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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#88 The TRUTH No One Tells You About Buying a New Build in Spain [ Real Buyer Story ]
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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#87 Moving to Spain With ZERO Spanish? 5 Tips That Will Make or Break Your Experience
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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#86 Think you know your Costa del Sol property budget? The blind spot most buyers miss!
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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#85 How One Couple Turned Their Holiday Home into a New Life in Spain
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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#84 How Does Healthcare Work on the Costa del Sol? A Complete Guide for Expats
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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#83 What’s Really Been Happening on the Costa del Sol Property Market? Your Q3 Update
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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#82 Malaga’s €1.5B Airport Expansion: What Buyers Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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#81 3 Years On: Kerry’s Honest Truth About Life in Spain
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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#80 What Does It Really Cost to Live on the Costa del Sol? A Breakdown of Monthly Expenses
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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#79 The Top 10 Questions We Get Asked All the Time About Buying Property in Spain [Must Listen]
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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#78 Brexit, Visas & Red Tape: Is It Still Easy for Brits to Relocate to Spain?
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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#77 How to Get a Mortgage in Spain as a Foreigner: Everything You Need to Know
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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#76 Exposed: The Wild West of Costa del Sol Real Estate and How to Buy Safely
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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#75 A Spanish Lawyer Explains: What 2025’s New Rental Laws Mean for Buyers
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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#74 Is It Too Late to Start Over? Emma Thorne Lees on Finding a New Direction in Midlife
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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#73 Do You Really Need a Lawyer to Buy Property in Spain? A Top Legal Expert Breaks It Down
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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#72 Living in Spain in August: Surviving the Heat, Siestas & What No One Tells You
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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#71 Want to Move to Spain & Work Remotely? Here’s What You Really Need to Know with Maya from Remote Work Europe
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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#70 Leaving Málaga for Benalmádena After 10 Years - What Surprised Me Most (with Hanni Martini)
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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#69 4 Golden Rules for Selling Your Property Successfully on the Costa del Sol
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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#68 What You Really Get for Your Money in Benalmádena: Prices, Property & Location Deep Dive
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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#67 Live Like a Local: Spanish Food, Culture & Real Costa del Sol Life with Hanni Martini
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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#66 Q2 Property Market Update - What’s Really Happening on the Costa del Sol?
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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#65 How a Lawyer Protects Your Spanish Property Purchase with Alex Radford
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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#64 From Offer to Keys: Exactly What Happens When You Buy a Property in Spain (Step by Step)
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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#63 What No One Tells You About Moving to Spain with Your Partner
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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#62 “Tourists Go Home?” The Truth About Anti-Tourism Headlines in Spain
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May 27, 2025 |
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#61 How to Land Your Dream Job in Spain: Insider Tips from A Recruitment Expert [That You Won’t Find Anywhere Else]
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May 20, 2025 |
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#60 The Real Truth About Starting a Business in Spain as a Foreigner with Nerja Coffee Roasters
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May 13, 2025 |
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#59 How I Built a C-Level Career in Spain Without Fluent Spanish
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May 06, 2025 |
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#58 Three Things You MUST Do Before You Start Your Property Search in Spain
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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#57 From Renting with Toddlers to Selling Dream Villas: How WL Costa Was Born
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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#56 Costa Del Sol Q1 2025 Market Recap: Who’s Buying, What’s Selling & What It Means for You
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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#55 Buying Property in Spain? Why You Need a Spanish Will – with Lawyer Regina Martín
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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#54 The Most Underrated Town on the Costa del Sol? Why We Chose Benalmádena
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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#53 NIE, TIE, Residency? The Essential Guide to Spanish Paperwork (Without the Confusion)
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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#52 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Moving Abroad: Overcoming Fear & Finding Community with Florence Reisch
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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#51 Home on the Costa: How 2 Women Made Spain Their Dream Life (And How You Can Too)
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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#50 Self-Employment, Remote Work & Jobs in Spain – Busting Myths with Ali Meehan
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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#49 How to Mentally Prepare for Moving to Spain: 5 Key Mindset Shifts That Will Make or Break Your Experience
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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#48 The Truth About Moving to Spain: Homesickness, Culture Shock & How to Adapt
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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100% Tax Increase for Non-EU Buyers in Spain? Here’s What You Need to Know [BONUS EPISODE]
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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#47 What If It All Goes Wrong? The Fear of Moving to Spain – And How to Overcome It
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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#46 Spain is Scrapping the Golden Visa in 2025 – What This Means for You
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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#45 The California of Europe? Why 2025 is the Year to Invest in Costa del Sol Real Estate
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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#44 The #1 Mistake People Make With Relocation Paperwork: Expert Tips for a Smooth Relocation to Spain
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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#43 Avoid Hidden Costs: Essential Taxes You Need to Know When Buying Property in Spain
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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#42 Short-Term vs. Long-Term Rentals: 3 Key Factors for Costa del Sol Property Investment in 2025
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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#41 How to Stop Waiting for the ‘Perfect Moment’ and Start Living Your Dream
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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#40 A Special Christmas Wish from the Costa Property Podcast 🎅
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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#39 The Ultimate Guide to Christmas on the Costa del Sol: Local Traditions and Celebrations We Love
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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#38 Buying Property in Spain? 5 Must-Know Tips for Successful Viewings
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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#37 The Spanish NIE Number – Why You Need It and How to Get It
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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#36 Gavin J. Gallagher’s €65M Portfolio Lessons and How to Avoid Costly Property Mistakes in Spain
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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#35 Navigating Grief While Pursuing Your Dream Move to Spain with Grief Coach Cat O’Brien
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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#34 The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Healthcare in Spain: What Every Expat Needs to Know Before Moving
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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#33: The Actual Costs of Owning a Home in Spain – Essential Ongoing Expenses You Should Know
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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#32 An Expats Guide To Dating In Spain With Tara Collins
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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#31 Is the Grass Really Greener? Why We Left Ireland for a New Life in Spain
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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#30 Costa del Sol Property Boom: What’s Happening in the Market and Should You Invest Now?
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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#29 Why Now Is the Best Time to Invest in Spanish Property: Exploring Valencia’s Real Estate Market With Graham Hunt of Valencia Property
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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#28 Buying Property in Spain? Essential Terms You Must Know Before Buying
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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#27 Top Tips to Help Your Kids Settle in Spain: Schools, Friends, and Language with International Educator Andrea Robson
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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#26 How to Choose Your Perfect Costa del Sol Location: Step-by-Step Expert Tips & Advice
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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#25 How to Navigate Relocation Challenges and Fully Adapt to Life in Spain with Relocation Expert Jessica
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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#24 Lessons Learned: How to Integrate into Spanish Life and Culture - Tips From Warner and Sandra’s Expat Journey (MUST LISTEN)
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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#23 How to Balance Work and Play When Moving Abroad with Katie Harris
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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#22 3 Common Mistakes When Buying Property in Spain (and How to Avoid Them)
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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#21 How Exactly to Begin Your Property Search On The Costa Del Sol: First Steps and Common Pitfalls to Avoid
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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#20 Buying Property In Spain As An American: Tips and Advice From Research to Purchase With Our Client Gobind
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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#19 What You Need To Know About The New Tourist License Rules On The Costa del Sol
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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#18 Top Tips for Relocating Pets to Spain: Expert Insights with An Award Winning Pet Business
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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#17 Is Spain Abolishing The Golden Visa? What You Need To Know
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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#16 Top Tips For Styling And Decorating Your Spanish Home With Interior Designer Jo Webber
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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#15 From The UK To The Costa Del Sol: Jamie Rose’s Solo Leap to Spain in His Thirties
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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#14 More Than Just A Real Estate Agent: Meet The Man Behind WL Costa Properties
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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#13 Is learning Spanish Really That difficult? Let’s Find Out!
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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#12 Building A Community and Networking In The Costa Del Sol With Ali Meehan of Costa Women
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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#11 How To Overcome The Fear Of Moving Abroad With Best-Selling Mindset Authors & Ted-X Speakers Donna Elliott & Cheryl Lee
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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#10 The 5 Best Things About Living On The Costa Del Sol
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May 28, 2024 |
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#9 Transferring Money In And Out Of Spain With Jill From Currencies Direct
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May 14, 2024 |
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#8 What You Need To Know About Getting A Mortgage In Spain With Mortgage Expert Pablo
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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#7 The Biggest Property & Real Estate Market Trends For 2024 On The Costa Del Sol With Alfredo Bloy-Dawson
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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#6 The Real Story Behind Fiestas, Ferias, and Bullfighting in Spain with Pablo
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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#5 How This New York Couple Turned Their Spanish Dream Into Reality
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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#4 St Patrick’s Day In Spain With The President Of The Irish Association of Spain Terry McKinley
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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#3 Which Spanish Visa Is Right For You? The 3 Most Common Visas You Need To Know
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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#1 A Big Dream: Our Journey To Spain And Our Biggest Piece Of Advice When Buying Property On The Costa Del Sol In 2024
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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#2 The Do’s And Don'ts For Preparing Your Paperwork For Your Big Move to Spain
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Welcome to The Costa Property Podcast
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Jan 30, 2024 |