The Costa Property Podcast

If you are thinking about moving to Spain, you might be wondering just how hard it is to learn Spanish and it might be the number one thing holding you back from pursuing your dream of owning a piece of paradise on the Costa Del Sol. In this episode of the Costa Property Podcast, Sandra Laurie is joined by Carolina Bravo from Trustlates. Carolina is a Spanish Communication Specialist, who has taug...

In this episode of the Costa Property Podcast, Sandra Laurie is joined by Ali Meehan, founder of Costa Women, a business and social community for women living or moving to Spain.  With more and more women moving to Spain with their businesses, it can often feel lonely not having that “in person” connection to support and bounce ideas off one another.  Ali shares her experiences of relocating, livi...

“What if it doesn't work out?” “What if I don’t adapt or if I have to come home” What if.. These are just some of the voices that can go around in your head if you are wanting to do something big like taking the leap to move abroad. And often, these voices and limiting beliefs can actually hold us back from taking the step to go for it. That is exactly why in this week's episode of the p...

Ever wonder why the Costa Del Sol is SO popular when it comes to places to visit in Spain?  Why do so many people flock in their droves here each summer and why do so many people want to retire or relocate here? At WL Costa Properties, we are not just property experts. We are also experts on the Costa Del Sol itself and the best things about living here (that you might not know about!!) We love sh...

One of the most common questions people ask when buying or selling property in Spain is “ how do I transfer my money in and out of Spain?” With so much news and concern about fraud, understandably people are nervous about transferring money in and out of Spain. So today, Sandra and Warner sit down with currencies expert Jill from Currencies Direct.  Jill is the Business Development Executive at Cu...

Does the thought of applying for and getting approved for a mortgage in Spain overwhelm you so much that it is the number one thing holding you back from making the big move? No judgement here - you are not alone! In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Warner chats with Pablo who is head of mortgage advisors with Habeno mortgages. Habeno mortgages are international mortgage experts, helpin...

In this episode, Warner and Sandra are thrilled to be joined by Alfredo Bloy-Dawson, a marketing consultant specialising in the property sector in the Costa Del Sol.  As Warner puts it Alfredo really is “real estate royalty” Born in England and raised in Spain, Alfredo offers his deep insights into current property trends, particularly focusing on the foreign buyer market.  We dive into the nitty...

By popular request from our listeners - we are diving into all things Spanish customs and traditions! In this episode of the Costa Property Podcast, Warner and Sandra Laurie are joined by Pablo, a Spanish Digital Nomad from Seville. Pablo is currently living in Bali and recently bought an investment home in Benalmadena with the help of Warner. Pablo dives into the real culture of Spain, with all i...

In this episode of the Costa Property Podcast, Warner and Sandra Laurie are joined by Tony and Anna, a couple from New York who pursued their dream of owning a home in Mijas Pueblo, Spain.  Tony and Anna share their experience from finding the property with the help of WL Costa Properties, through to undertaking an extensive renovation project to transform it into a luxurious villa! They delve int...

Welcome to episode four of The Costa Property Podcast, in this episode we have prepared an exciting one ahead of St Patrick's Day in Spain in 2024! Then tune into this episode as we chat about all things being Irish in Spain and what St Patricks day is really like on the Costa Del Sol with the president of the Irish Association of Spain, Terry McKinley. The Irish Association of Spain was form...

Welcome to episode three of The Costa Property Podcast, in this episode Sandra and Warner speak with Regina Martin, a Spanish lawyer based in Benalmadena in the Costa Del Sol.  Regina is an expert in all things legalities and in this episode she breaks down the most common Spanish visas, what they mean for you and what you need to know about applying for each of those visas. Many people get overwh...

Is the reputation really true about paperwork and bureaucracy in Spain? We are busting the myth and getting the real lowdown on moving to Spain and what you need to start thinking about before you come to Spain from the expert! In this episode, Sandra and Warner are joined by Irina Saltmarsh who is the founder of Malaga Expat Consulting . Irina’s aim is to provide help and assistance to all expats...

Welcome to episode one of The Costa Property Podcast , in this episode Sandra and Warner share their own journey of moving to the Costa del Sol in Spain with 2 babies in tow and a big dream! Are you thinking about relocating to the beautiful Costa del Sol but feel overwhelmed with the information and don't know where to begin? Then you definitely won’t want to miss this episode as Sandra and...

Introducing The Costa Property Podcast - the podcast that turns your dreams of owning a piece of paradise on the Costa del Sol into reality! If you have been dreaming about buying your own home on the Costa del Sol, but like many, you are just unsure where to begin or maybe you are drowning in information overload.  Good thing is - you are in the right place! The Costa Property Podcast is here to...