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• 01Buying property on Costa Blanca as a foreignerA practical walk-through of the steps, paperwork and costs a non-Spanish buyer typically faces when purchasing property on Costa Blanca — from your NIE number to the notary signing.9 min read
• 02Best areas to buy property on Costa BlancaAn honest comparison of Altea, Moraira, Jávea, Calpe, Denia, Finestrat, Alicante city and Benidorm — character, typical buyer profile and general price feel for each area.10 min read
• 03What to check before buying a villa in SpainThe legal and structural due diligence points that matter most for villas in Spain: the nota simple, cédula de habitabilidad, licences, illegal extensions, catastro mismatches, community debts and running costs.10 min read
• 04How to inspect a property remotelyA structured approach to viewing and vetting a Costa Blanca property before flying out: what to have filmed, how to judge light, noise and season, and which documents to request in advance.8 min read
• 05Red flags in Spanish property listingsWarning signs worth investigating before you get attached to a listing: 'price on request', stale photography, missing energy certificates, mismatched square metres, rustic land status and unguaranteed off-plan payments.8 min read
• 06Alicante vs Altea vs TorreviejaComing soon
• 07Buying property in Spain from abroadComing soon
• 08What real estate listings do not show youComing soon

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