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
#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, relocation is one of the top five most stressful life events, right up there with divorce and starting a new job.
In this episode, Sandra and Warner open up about what really happened behind the scenes of their move to Spain - from losing their rhythm as a couple, role reversals, and redefining what "success" looked like in their early years abroad.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
- The #1 mistake most couples make when they relocate (and how to avoid it)
- Why you can’t “do it all at once” - and what should come first
- The emotional roles no one prepares you for (especially with kids in the mix)
- The importance of communication during the transition
- How to create “rituals” that reconnect you when everything feels disconnected
- Why this is one of the most important conversations they’ve ever had on the podcast
If you’re dreaming of a life in Spain - especially as a couple or family - this episode is your chance to learn from those who’ve lived through the messy middle… and come out stronger.
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If you’re serious about making the move, connect with us to learn more about life on the Costa Del Sol.
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Check out the website: www.wlcostaproperties.net
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Related Episodes
- #57 From Renting with Toddlers to Selling Dream Villas: How WL Costa Was Born
- #31 Is the Grass Really Greener? Why We Left Ireland for a New Life in Spain
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