Notes from the coast.
Orientation for international buyers making a home in Spain and along the Mediterranean - what we have learned, shared plainly.
15 July 2026
Establishing a European base: what relocating buyers weigh
For those moving to Spain rather than simply buying here, the home is one decision among several - residency, tax, the shape of a life. An orientation to what changes when a house becomes a base.
Establishing a European base: what relocating buyers weigh
8 July 2026
How a home search begins in Spain: an orientation
For a first purchase in Spain, the shape of the process matters as much as the property. An orientation - the NIE, the notary, the taxes - for buyers arriving from abroad. Not advice; a map.
How a home search begins in Spain: an orientation
3 June 2026
Beyond the city: the Mediterranean coast as a second home
An hour from Barcelona, the coast changes register. A look at the Costa Brava and the Balearic Islands - their protected landscapes and quiet character - for those weighing a second home by the sea.
Beyond the city: the Mediterranean coast as a second home
12 May 2026
Reading a neighbourhood: Barcelona’s districts
Barcelona is not one city but ten districts, each with its own character. A short guide to how they differ - from the ordered grid of the Eixample to the village streets of Gràcia - for anyone deciding where to live.
Reading a neighbourhood: Barcelona’s districts