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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.
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Episodes
81 episodes
#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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#73 Do You Really Need a Lawyer to Buy Property in Spain? A Top Legal Expert Breaks It Down
Buying a property in Spain as a foreigner?It’s the question we get from nearly every client.In this episode, Sandra is joined by Elena from Martínez-Echevarria, one of the top-ranked legal firms on the Costa del Sol
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Episode 73
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#72 Living in Spain in August: Surviving the Heat, Siestas & What No One Tells You
What’s actually going on in Benalmádena in summer when the heat is on and the beach is packed?In this episode, we’re lifting the lid on what daily life is really like in July and August on the Costa del Sol. From the rhythm shift ...
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Episode 72
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23:28
#71 Want to Move to Spain & Work Remotely? Here’s What You Really Need to Know with Maya from Remote Work Europe
Thinking of trading grey skies for Spanish sun but not sure how to make remote work work? This one’s for you.In this episode, we’re joined by Maya Middlemiss, a true pioneer of remote-first life and founder of Remote Work ...
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Episode 71
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16:47
#70 Leaving Málaga for Benalmádena After 10 Years - What Surprised Me Most (with Hanni Martini)
What makes someone leave the heart of Málaga’s historic centre for Benalmádena? That’s the question we explore in this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, where Sandra sits down with cultural expert and long-time Spain res...
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Episode 70
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10:29
#69 4 Golden Rules for Selling Your Property Successfully on the Costa del Sol
Selling your property on the Costa del Sol? We see time and time again - sellers rushing in without the right plan, and their property sits on the market longer than it should.But it doesn’t have to be that way.In th...
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Episode 69
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24:45
#68 What You Really Get for Your Money in Benalmádena: Prices, Property & Location Deep Dive
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner dive into why Benalmádena is becoming one of the smartest places to buy on the Costa del Sol.Forget the outdated package holiday reputation… Benalmádena has evolved ...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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29:09
#67 Live Like a Local: Spanish Food, Culture & Real Costa del Sol Life with Hanni Martini
What does it really take to move beyond the holiday version of Spain and embrace authentic life on the Costa del Sol? In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra is joined by Malaga-based food and culture guide Hanni Ma...
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Episode 67
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26:42
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#66 Q2 Property Market Update - What’s Really Happening on the Costa del Sol?
In this special Q2 market update, Sandra and Warner lift the lid on what’s really happening in the Costa del Sol property market - from the tourist visa impacts and the end of the golden, they share the trends they are seeing on the grou...
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Episode 66
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32:35
#65 How a Lawyer Protects Your Spanish Property Purchase with Alex Radford
In this episode, Warner sits down with Alex Radford, a dual-qualified UK and Spanish solicitor and one of the go-to legal experts for Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun. Based on the Costa del Sol, Alex has helped hundreds of i...
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Episode 65
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25:14
#64 From Offer to Keys: Exactly What Happens When You Buy a Property in Spain (Step by Step)
Thinking of buying a property in Spain - but confused about what really happens next?You’re not alone.In this episode, Warner breaks down the full buying process, start to finish.From making an offer to walking out of the n...
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Episode 64
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18:47
#63 What No One Tells You About Moving to Spain with Your Partner
Everyone talks about the sunshine, the lifestyle, the dream.But what no one really warns you about?The emotional toll and how much pressure relocation can quietly put on your relationship.According to psychologists, relocat...
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Episode 63
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19:20
#62 “Tourists Go Home?” The Truth About Anti-Tourism Headlines in Spain
You’ve seen the headlines: “Spain says tourists go home.”“Anti-tourism protests erupt.”“Foreign buyers blamed for housing crisis.”If you’re planning a move or even thinking about buyin...
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Episode 62
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24:49
#61 How to Land Your Dream Job in Spain: Insider Tips from A Recruitment Expert [That You Won’t Find Anywhere Else]
Thinking about moving to Spain but not sure how to navigate the job market?We hear this all the time. Job hunting as an expat in Spain can feel like a maze - but it doesn’t have to.That’s why in this episode of The Costa Pr...
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Episode 61
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35:57
#60 The Real Truth About Starting a Business in Spain as a Foreigner with Nerja Coffee Roasters
Ever wondered if you could really start a business in Spain as a foreigner? In this episode of the Costa Property Podcast, Sandra chats with Kerry, co-founder of Nerja Coffee Roasters, who proves that chasing a dream abroad isn’t ju...
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Episode 60
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25:20
#59 How I Built a C-Level Career in Spain Without Fluent Spanish
Can you really build a successful career after relocating to Spain if you don’t speak fluent Spanish?If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to move to Spain, but I’d have to give up my career…” - this episode is for you.In this week’s ...
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Episode 59
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37:22
#58 Three Things You MUST Do Before You Start Your Property Search in Spain
In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra’s flying solo to walk you through the three most important things you need to do before you even start your search.Why? Because she’s seen it happen far too often…
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Episode 58
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#57 From Renting with Toddlers to Selling Dream Villas: How WL Costa Was Born
In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner are sharing the real story behind WL Costa Properties - and why they do things a little differently.Sandra and Warner are taking it right back to the start. B...
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Episode 57
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#56 Costa Del Sol Q1 2025 Market Recap: Who’s Buying, What’s Selling & What It Means for You
In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra & Warner share the real story from the ground on Q1. No fluff. No guesswork. Just what they’ve seen in the inbox, in the listings, and from buyers and sellers in Benalmáden...
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Episode 56
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#55 Buying Property in Spain? Why You Need a Spanish Will – with Lawyer Regina Martín
If you're buying property in Spain — whether it's a luxury villa, holiday home, or your full-time forever place — there's one step most people forget about...Setting up a Spanish will.This isn’t just a legal add-on.
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Episode 55
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