Användbara Guider
Practical knowledge for expat property owners on the Costa Blanca
2026 Valencia Holiday Rental Licence: What Expat Owners Must Know
Valencia region has paused issuing new tourist licences. Here's what it means for your property, your options, and how to stay compliant.
Window Replacement in Spain: Costs, Materials & Energy Efficiency in 2026
PVC vs. aluminium vs. wood, U-values, permits, real cost tables and the energy savings you can actually expect on the Costa Blanca.
Installing Air Conditioning on the Costa Blanca: Costs, Types & Permits in 2026
Split vs. multi-split vs. ducted, heat-pump heating, refrigerants, real installation costs and annual running bills.
Pest Control in Spain: Termites, Cockroaches & Prevention in 2026
Termites, cockroaches, processionary caterpillars, tiger mosquitoes, rats and bedbugs — treatment costs, seasonal patterns and the Spanish regulatory framework.
Costa Blanca Holiday Rental Licence: How to Apply for a VUT Step by Step (2026)
The complete 9-step process for registering a VUT: ICU, Declaración Responsable, NRUA, SES.Hospedajes, 3/5 community rule, municipal moratoriums and penalty bands.
Property Management on the Costa Blanca in 2026: Commissions, Fees & What to Watch For
Real 2026 commission rates for holiday and long-term rental, keyholding tariffs, OTA stacking maths, and the new NRUA / Modelo 238 / Ley de Vivienda rules.
Home Insurance for Expats in Spain in 2026: What You Actually Need to Know
Continente, contenido, RC, the unoccupancy clause, the CCS surcharge, lessons from DANA 2024 and realistic 2026 premiums for villas and apartments.
Pool Maintenance on the Costa Blanca in 2026: Costs, Frequency & Owner's Checklist
Real 2026 service contract, chemical and electricity costs for an 8 × 4 m pool, equipment lifespans, mains vs tanker water, and the 2024 drought ordinances.