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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The Costa Property Podcast
#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 buying a holiday home in Spain or on the Costa Del Sol, we get it - those headlines can feel worrying.
But are they actually true for the Costa del Sol?
In this episode, Sandra and Warner break down what’s really happening on the ground.
From Benalmádena to Marbella, we’re talking local reality - not media spin.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
- The truth behind the “tourists go home” headlines (and why it’s not the full picture for the Costa del Sol)
- What’s actually causing the housing pressures in cities like Barcelona
- Why expats and second-home buyers are not the enemy
- What respectful relocation looks like (and why locals do notice the difference)
- Warners expert advice on why now is still a smart time to buy
- Tips for being a “good guest” in your holiday destination - and why it matters
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Related Episodes
- #56 Costa Del Sol Q1 2025 Market Recap: Who’s Buying, What’s Selling & What It Means for You
- #54 The Most Underrated Town on the Costa del Sol? Why We Chose Benalmádena
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