Resale
The real advantages of buying a resale property
Lower price, established location, immediate availability and negotiation room. The reasons why resale remains the most popular option.
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News, guides and insights from the real estate world.
New Builds
The Costa Blanca's most anticipated developments this year
From Alicante to Torrevieja, from Jávea to Benidorm: the new-build developments everyone is talking about. Zones, indicative prices and what makes them stand out.
New Builds
Post-handover guarantees: three-year, ten-year and finishes
You bought new build. Now you have 1, 3 and 10 years of guarantee. What each covers, how to claim and the mistakes that can lose you the protection.
New Builds
Key handover: the checklist before you sign
The snagging visit is your last chance to spot defects before signing the deed. This 40+ point checklist covers everything you should verify.
New Builds
How to customise a new-build home without voiding guarantees
Finishes, layout, extras: what you can change when buying off-plan, when to ask, how much it costs and the line you must not cross to keep your guarantees.
New Builds
Home automation in new build: what to ask for today
Motorised shutters, smart locks, voice control, EV charger. What comes as standard, what is extra and what you will actually use day to day.
New Builds
Aerothermal, underfloor heating and heat pumps: modern comfort
How aerothermal works, why underfloor heating beats radiators and how much it really costs to heat and cool a modern home on the Costa Blanca.
New Builds
Energy efficiency in new homes: the A rating explained
From G to A: what the letters mean, how much you really save, how new build achieves it and why it matters more than you think when buying.
New Builds
Quality specifications: what to check and what to demand
The quality spec is your future home's ID card. Flooring, taps, windows, aerothermal: what level to expect, which brands to look for and the warning signs.
New Builds
Bank guarantees and deposits: Law 38/1999 explained
Your money is protected by law when buying off-plan. But only if the guarantee exists. What it is, how to verify it and what to do if the developer does not have it.
New Builds
Typical timeline of a new-build development
From building permit to key handover: 24-36 months. The construction phases, the milestones to watch and what happens when there are delays.
New Builds
Buying off-plan: advantages, risks and guarantees
Paying before your home exists. Deposits are legally guaranteed, but there are risks the guarantee does not cover. Everything you need to know before signing.