Why do buyers ask why the owners are selling, what the neighbours are like or whether a home is quiet? We look beyond the obvious questions to reveal what property buyers in Spain are really trying to understand about lifestyle, risk, value and negotiation before making an offer.Continue reading→
Portugal’s former NHR regime attracted wealthy residents for years, but as ten-year benefits begin to expire, some are looking back to Spain. We explain why the Beckham Law may now make a return more attractive.Continue reading→
Living in Spain Spain’s Traffic Lights Are Changing in October 2026 — Here’s What Drivers Need to Know A small but important change to Spain’s traffic-light rules comes into force on 1 October 2026, removing one of the more confusing situations faced by drivers and pedestrians at certain crossings. Anyone who drives regularly in Spain will probably have encountered it:...Continue reading→
Could Rent-to-Buy Unlock More Costa del Sol Property Sales? International demand for a home on the Costa del Sol remains remarkably strong. Yet as property values have risen, some buyers are becoming more thoughtful about how and when they commit substantial capital to a second home in Spain. The Costa del Sol has lost none of its ability to attract...Continue reading→
Spain’s New Housing Decree: What the September 2026 Rental Reforms Could Mean for Property Owners Spain is preparing another substantial overhaul of its rental rules. We look beyond the political headlines at what the proposed September housing decree could mean for landlords, tenants, buyers and property owners in Benahavís and the wider Costa del Sol. Spain’s housing market rarely stays...Continue reading→
Spain’s Proposed 21% Tax on Holiday Rentals: What Could It Mean for Benahavís Property? Spain is considering higher taxes and tighter controls on short-term rentals. We examine what the proposals could mean for properties with and without a touristic licence in Benahavís and the surrounding Costa del Sol. The proposed Spain holiday rental tax in Benahavís could become one of...Continue reading→
Living in Benahavís Keeping Pets Safe in the Benahavís Summer Heat Simple precautions can help protect dogs, cats and other animals from heatstroke during the hottest months of the Costa del Sol summer. Summer in Benahavís means long, bright days, warm evenings and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. However, keeping pets safe in Benahavís requires extra care because high...Continue reading→
Celebrity-Owned Restaurants and Bars Near Benahavís From Robert De Niro’s Japanese dining institution to Antonio Banderas’s collection of Málaga restaurants, some of the Costa del Sol’s most memorable tables come with a famous name behind them. Celebrity-owned restaurants and bars near Benahavís add another dimension to an already rich local dining culture. The village’s traditional restaurants, countryside addresses and sociable...Continue reading→
Municipal Sports Facilities in Benahavís: A Guide for Residents From padel courts and football pitches to swimming, golf and organised activities, Benahavís offers residents an impressive municipal sports programme. Here is how the facilities work, how to register and why joining the local padrón can open the door to much more. The municipal sports complex sits below Benahavís village, surrounded...Continue reading→
Supermarkets in and Around Benahavís: The Ultimate Expat Grocery Guide Where to shop for everyday groceries, international favourites and harder-to-find ingredients—plus the English-to-Spanish food translations that can save you from aisle-gazing panic. Moving to Spain brings plenty of enjoyable discoveries. Tomatoes taste like tomatoes, the fish counter can transform an ordinary Tuesday dinner, and entire supermarket aisles appear to be...Continue reading→
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