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The Costa Property Podcast
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. Eight 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.
Click ‘Follow’ now to start and keep up to date!
Episodes
114 episodes
112: How We Moved from Ireland and Built a Life for Our Family on The Costa del Sol [Our Story 10 Years On]
Ten years ago we sold our house in Ireland, packed up the car with two babies in tow and moved to the Costa del Sol in Spain. Everyone thought we were mad…In this very personal episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra an...
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The Costa del Sol Q2 Market Update 2026: What Other Agencies Aren't Telling You
The Costa del Sol property market has changed in 2026 and almost no other agency on this coast is willing to say it out loud.In this Q2 2026 Market Update episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for an honest, n...
#110 How to Plan a Successful Costa del Sol Buying Trip (Avoid the #1 Mistake That Catches Buyers Out)
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra Laurie sits down solo to unpack the single biggest mistake she sees international buyers make on their Costa del Sol buying trip and how to make sure you don't make it yourself.The te...
#109 Is the Costa del Sol Market Crashing in 2026? Buy Now or Wait? The Honest Truth
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for an honest conversation about what's actually happening in the Costa del Sol property market so far in 2026 and the question every international buyer is asking right ...
#108 Why Benalmádena? The Costa del Sol Town You're Wrong About in 2026
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for a conversation about the Costa del Sol's most misunderstood town, Benalmádena.If you've ever dismissed Benalmádena as "just a tourist spot" or ...
#107 Is Spain the New Safe Haven? The Real Reason Why Everyone Is Looking at Spain in 2026
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for an honest conversation about a MAJOR shift they're seeing in buyer behaviour in 2026 and answer the question: Is Spain really a Safe Haven?From US buyers seeki...
#106 Should you trust AI with your property search in Spain? An AI educator shares the honest truth
If you're using AI tools like ChatGPT for your property search in Spain, this episode is essential listening before you make any decisions.In this episode, Sandra is joined by AI educator and startup CEO Susanne Drews (Chemp AI), who has...
#105 10 Honest Lessons From 10 Years in Spain | Is There Anything We’d Do Differently?
In this honest 10-year reflection, Sandra and Warner share the 10 biggest lessons they’ve learned from building a life in Spain over the past decade, including what they would do differently, the mistakes people still make, and the advic...
#104 Benalmádena’s Luxury Neighbourhood Explained: La Capellanía with Resident Expert Julia Payne
If you’re an international buyer looking for a premium villa lifestyle on the Costa del Sol, Marbella isn’t the only option.In this episode, Sandra is joined by Julia Payne, who has lived in La Capellanía, Benalmádena since 2000. ...
[3 Part Series] Map Your Move to the Costa Del Sol Step 3/3: Your Financial Plan + Property Strategy
Welcome to the final step of our 3-part Map Your Move to the Costa del Sol series.In this episode, we pull everything together so you can move from dreaming to doing with a clear financial plan and a realistic property strategy. You’ll u...
[3 PART SERIES] Map Your Move To The Costa Del Sol Step 2/3: Timelines, visas, schools & healthcare
Welcome back to Map Your Move to the Costa del Sol 3 Part SeriesIn Part 2, we get into the less glamorous but absolutely essential side of making your move work: realistic timelines, visa and residency considerations, schools and heal...
[3 PART SERIES] Map Your Move to The Costa Del Sol Step 1/3: how to choose where to live
Most people start their Costa del Sol move the wrong way round.They browse listings, fall in love with a town on holiday… and only later realise it doesn’t fit real life. In our brand new series Map Your Move to The Co...
100 Episode Special: What’s Next for The Costa Property Podcast?
In this special Episode 100th of The Costa Property Podcast, we celebrate a major milestone and share what’s coming next for the show. The podcast began as a simple way to help buyers feel calmer and more informed when buying or rel...
How to choose the RIGHT Real Estate Agent on the Costa Del Sol, Spain (A Seller’s Honest Experience with WL Costa Properties)
In this episode, Warner sits down with our client Lee, a Costa del Sol homeowner who recently sold his property with WL Costa Properties in El Pinillo (Benalmádena/Torremolinos area) and made a big lifestyle move to El Faro. Lee sha...
#98 Costa del Sol Real Estate 2026 Predictions: Will Property Prices Continue to Rise?
If you’re thinking about buying a property on the Costa del Sol in 2026 and you’re asking, “Will prices keep going up or should we wait?”, this is the conversation you need to hear.Sandra and Warner of WL Costa Properties...
Benalmádena vs Marbella? Why Savvy Buyers Are Flocking to Benalmadena in 2026
Has Marbella always been top of your Costa del Sol wishlist?In this episode, we break down why Benalmádena has gone from underrated to in-demand and why more and more serious buyers are choosing BenalmádenaAf...
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#96 Moving to Spain on the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)? Hear Vicki’s Story, Timeline + Essential Tips
Thinking about moving to Spain on the non-lucrative visa (NLV)?In this episode, Sandra sits down with WL Costa Properties client Vicki Owen, who has just completed the full UK → Spain NLV process while juggling a wedding, a house ...
#95 Rent First, Then Buy? Gracie’s First Month in Málaga: Yoga, Business & Building a New Life on the Costa Del Sol
What actually happens when you stop dreaming about Spain and finally get on the plane?In this episode, Our client & Dublin entrepreneur and wellness practitioner Gracie Mahady shares her first four weeks living in Málaga on the Costa...
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#94 Q4 2025 Costa del Sol Property Market EXPLAINED [ What 2026 Buyers Need to Know ]
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Warner sits down with Lynsey and Jacqueline to unpack what really happened in the 2025 Costa del Sol property market – in Q4 and what it means if you’re planning to buy in 2026. <...
#93 Living Alcohol-Free on the Costa del Sol: How Sober Socials Is Taking the Coast by Storm
When most people picture the Costa del Sol, they picture beach bars, sangria, happy hours and pubs. But what if you’re sober, sober-curious, or you just don’t want your whole social life to revolve around alcohol, can you still move to Spain an...
#92 Relocating to the Costa del Sol: How One Couple Bought Their DREAM Home in Benalmádena, Spain
Ready to buy in Spain without even stepping inside? In this episode, Lynette and Damien share how they found, secured, and fell in love with their dream home in Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol, Spain.From years of visiti...
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#91 Spanish Wine 101: 10 Myths Everyone Gets Wrong with Winederlust Málaga [Spanish Wine Expert]
This week we’re taking a little detour from property into one of the real joys of life in Spain: wine.Sandra is joined by Linda from Winederlust Málaga, a wine and food expert from Manchester with over 20 years’ experi...
#90 Top 10 Questions About Selling Your Property on the Costa del Sol Spain [ Answered + Pro Tips ]
Thinking about selling your property on the Costa del Sol in Spain? 🇪🇸In this conversation, Warner sits in the hot seat as Sandra asks the Top 10 questions every seller asks us - from how long a sale really takes, to how to price ...
#89 Buying Property in Spain? Here’s EXACTLY How to Protect Your Budget from Exchange Rate Movements
Exchange rates can shift your Spain property budget by thousands. In this episode, Sandra talks with Carol Schleisman from Currencies Direct about how exchange rate movements impact buyers, including a real case where ...
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#88 The TRUTH No One Tells You About Buying a New Build in Spain [ Real Buyer Story ]
Over 40% of international buyers in Spain choose new builds, but what actually happens once you reserve, pay your deposit, and wait for completion?In this episode, Warner sits down with Viktoria Jancurova, a recent buyer who purch...
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