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How buying on the Costa del Sol works, in five simple steps

Published 31 July 2026 · Costa Meridian

How buying on the Costa del Sol works, in five simple steps

Buying a home abroad feels big mainly because the sequence is new. Set out step by step, it is straightforward — and with someone beside you at each stage, it stays that way.

Step 1 — Get clear on what you want

Before viewing anything, we define the essentials together: budget, location, property type, timeline and how you want to live here. From that comes a clear total-cost figure, so you know exactly what you can complete on. This one step prevents almost every later surprise.

Step 2 — See the whole market

Browse Idealista, Fotocasa, Rightmove or Kyero yourself and send anything you like. Alongside that, the search covers the full market — resales, new developments and pre-launch projects that never reach the portals — so the right home is never missed.

Step 3 — Viewings and a real valuation

Every viewing is arranged and accompanied. When a property interests you, a simple comparative analysis shows the last six months of comparable sales in the same area and a fair-value view. It is the most useful document in a purchase, and it is prepared for you.

Step 4 — Offer, negotiation and checks

Some homes are fairly priced and reward a decisive offer; others leave genuine room to negotiate. We handle the negotiation on your brief, while the checks run in parallel: title, permissions, community accounts, tax status and rental-licence eligibility — all confirmed and explained.

Step 5 — Contract, completion and beyond

Reservation, private purchase contract (10%, secured by arras), then completion at the notary. Every appointment is coordinated — the notary, utility transfers, tax filings, and collecting your keys. Afterwards, trusted specialists can handle tax returns, rental management and maintenance whenever you want them.

One point of contact throughout, full transparency at every stage, and someone whose only job is to represent you. That is what makes it easy.

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