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The Costa Property Podcast
Welcome to the Costa Property Podcast!
Your first step to making your dream home in Spain 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
100 episodes
#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...
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Episode 98
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31:29
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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Episode 97
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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 ...
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Episode 96
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35:51
#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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Episode 95
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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. <...
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Episode 94
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17:52
#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...
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Episode 93
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35:27
#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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Episode 92
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22:08
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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...
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Episode 91
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32:08
#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 ...
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Episode 90
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37:41
#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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Episode 89
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25:07
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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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Episode 88
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32:22
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#87 Moving to Spain With ZERO Spanish? 5 Tips That Will Make or Break Your Experience
Most people will tell you that to truly integrate and feel part of life in Spain, you have to go from zero to a hundred - full immersion, full fluency, straight away.But that often backfires…In this episode, Sandra shares h...
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Episode 87
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#86 Think you know your Costa del Sol property budget? The blind spot most buyers miss!
If you’ve been running the numbers for a move to the Costa del Sol, there’s a moment we want you to avoid: you’ve shortlisted homes and then the budget falls apart over a cost you didn’t factor in.It’s small on paper, but big enough ...
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Episode 86
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20:18
#85 How One Couple Turned Their Holiday Home into a New Life in Spain
Lorraine and her husband William always dreamed of owning a place in the sun.In 2017, they travelled to Benalmádena for the first time and after viewing 20 apartments, they found the one that felt right: a peaceful spot with a small sea ...
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Episode 85
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31:00
#84 How Does Healthcare Work on the Costa del Sol? A Complete Guide for Expats
Moving to the Costa del Sol and wondering how healthcare really works once you land?Do you need private or public, and how can you qualify? In this episode of the Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner hit the road with Ir...
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Episode 84
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44:51
#83 What’s Really Been Happening on the Costa del Sol Property Market? Your Q3 Update
Spain’s property prices have reached their highest levels in 20 years.But what does that really mean for buyers and sellers on the Costa del Sol?In this Q3 Market Update, Sandra and Warner from WL Costa Properties take yo...
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Episode 83
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32:18
#82 Malaga’s €1.5B Airport Expansion: What Buyers Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
Málaga Airport is about to receive the biggest investment in its history, a €1.5 billion expansion that will add new terminals, welcome millions more passengers and position Malaga as Spain’s third-busiest international hub.But this isn’...
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Episode 82
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14:49
#81 3 Years On: Kerry’s Honest Truth About Life in Spain
Everyone dreams of moving to Spain - the sunshine, the slower pace, the promise of a better life. But three years after making the leap, does it really feel like home?In this episode, Sandra is joined by Kerry, co-founder of Nerja Coffee...
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Episode 81
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32:15
#80 What Does It Really Cost to Live on the Costa del Sol? A Breakdown of Monthly Expenses
How much do I really need each month to live on the Costa del Sol?The truth is, there isn’t a single answer. A single person’s costs look very different to a family of four with children in private school. And more than a...
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Episode 80
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#79 The Top 10 Questions We Get Asked All the Time About Buying Property in Spain [Must Listen]
Thinking about buying property in Spain? Chances are you’re asking the same questions Warner and Sandra hear every single day from international buyers. In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, they go qui...
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Episode 79
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10:28
#78 Brexit, Visas & Red Tape: Is It Still Easy for Brits to Relocate to Spain?
If you’re British and dreaming of relocating to Spain, it can feel like Brexit has slammed the door shut. Headlines, forums, and conflicting Facebook comments often paint a picture of impossible red tape and endless paperwork.
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Episode 78
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28:37
#77 How to Get a Mortgage in Spain as a Foreigner: Everything You Need to Know
Buying a property in Spain is exciting, but for many international buyers, the mortgage process feels confusing and overwhelming.In this episode of the Costa Property Podcast, Warner sits down with Peter van Dijk from Mortgage Direct,...
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Episode 77
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27:49
#76 Exposed: The Wild West of Costa del Sol Real Estate and How to Buy Safely
Would you hand over half a million euros to a stranger on the street?On the Costa del Sol, that’s exactly what many overseas buyers are doing - trusting unqualified, unregulated agents with life-changing amounts of money....
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Episode 76
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26:28
#75 A Spanish Lawyer Explains: What 2025’s New Rental Laws Mean for Buyers
Thinking of buying a property in Spain to use as a holiday rental or investment?Recent April 2025 legal changes could affect your plans and you might not even know it yet.In this episode, Sandra sits down with expert property lawy...
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Episode 75
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21:18
#74 Is It Too Late to Start Over? Emma Thorne Lees on Finding a New Direction in Midlife
Have you ever wondered, Is this it?Maybe the kids are grown, your career has shifted, or you’ve simply outgrown the version of life you’re living. But what does it really take to start over in midlife... and how do you know where to begi...
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Episode 74
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