Användbara Guider

Practical knowledge for expat property owners on the Costa Blanca

Regulation

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.

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Home Improvement

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.

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Home Improvement

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.

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Home Services

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.

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Regulation

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.

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Property Management

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.

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Insurance

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.

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Home Services

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.

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