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From Sun to Supply: Why Spain’s Home Prices Keep Climbing

The Short Answer: Demand Is Booming and Supply Can’t Keep Up Put simply, Spain’s housing market is being pulled in two directions: demand has broadened and deepened, while supply is struggling to respond quickly. That imbalance is showing up in prices—especially in lifestyle destinations and the strongest urban cores. From my daily work with buyers…

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Levante and Poniente winds in Sotogrande: Decide what to do today!

What are Levante and Poniente in Sotogrande? Sotogrande’s weather is shaped by two dominant winds funnelled by the Strait of Gibraltar. Levante blows from the east/east-southeast, typically hotter, more humid and noticeably stronger; Poniente comes from the west/south-west, cooler and drier, and it usually feels more pleasant—especially in summer. Local guides commonly note Levante can…

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How is Euribor calculated (explained for home buyers in Spain)

If you’re weighing up a home purchase on the Costa del Sol, you’ll hear the word Euribor a lot. As a property agent helping international buyers from Sotogrande to Benahavís, I translate this topic into plain English every week. Here’s the practical, no‑jargon guide I give my clients. 1) What Euribor is — and why…

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