Destinations
Explore Marbella destinations and lifestyle contexts for informed decisions
Explore Destinations Topics
Comprehensive guides to major cities and regions
Spain – Costa Blanca: Mediterranean lifestyle and liquidity.
Spain – Costa del Sol: coastal investment and living.
Emerging markets and regional opportunities
France – Côte d'Azur: prestige coastal markets.
Regions with renewable energy and green infra.
Infrastructure, transport, and growth drivers
Investment-worthy zones and growth corridors
Cost of living information for different areas
Traditional crafts, local ecology, seasonal living.
Marbella, Costa del Sol, and key coastal markets
Marbella districts, neighborhoods and beach access
Global destination landscapes and attractiveness
Local real estate market trends and insights
Detailed analysis of neighborhoods and districts
Neighborhood vibes, safety, schools, and commute
Most sought-after areas for international buyers
Portugal – Algarve & Lisbon: diversification and growth.
Regulatory, taxation, and ownership frameworks
Rental demand indicators and yield potential
Explore the globe’s hottest markets for expat buyers
Madrid, Barcelona, and major urban centers
Verdant regions with rugged coastlines and forests.
Visa options, residency paths, and entry requirements
Greece: Neighbourhood Rhythms, Market Reality
Fall for Greece’s rhythms — markets, plateias and island light — while aligning lifestyle choice with legal and market realities shaped by recent Golden Visa reforms and price trends.
Villa Curated
Greece’s Tourist Surge: Where Infrastructure Creates Real Yield
Greece’s record tourist surge masks infrastructure-driven pockets of yield—identify transport upgrades, harbour controls and lively streets to convert lifestyle appeal into steady returns.
The Yieldist
Why summer house‑hunting in Greece can cost you
Summer house‑hunting in Greece often costs more—visit off‑season, verify fibre, and use local timing to get lifestyle value and better deals.
MoveSettleGo
Malta: Sun, Stone and the Green Infrastructure Tradeoffs
Malta’s compact, sunlit lifestyle pairs with an accelerating green transition; buyers should prioritise rooftop PV, passive cooling and local expertise as prices rise.
Moss & Hearth
Why Summer House‑Hunting in Greece Can Cost You
Summer sells the dream — new rental rules and seasonal distortions mean off‑season visits and compliance checks reveal the real value in Greek property.
Blueprintera
How Italy’s City Life Reframes Price and Value
City life in Italy is nuanced: modest national price growth masks neighbourhood-level value. Buy the lifestyle first; local data and expert agents close the loop.
Ashworth & Drake
The Maisonette Premium: What Malta Sellers Oversell
Sellers often oversell the 'maisonette' premium in Malta; recent NSO data show steady price rises, so prioritise legal outdoor ownership, light and proven comparables before paying extra.
Villa Curated
Malta’s Local Rules That Reprice the Dream
Malta’s charm is immediate — but small‑island rules matter. AIP permits, SDA zones and transfer taxes reshape where and how international buyers should invest.
The Yieldist
Italy: Elective Residence vs. Nomad Routes — A Lifestyle Comparison
Compare Italy’s Elective Residence and nomad-friendly pathways with ISTAT market signals — lifestyle-led advice plus actionable visa and property steps for international buyers.
MoveSettleGo
Greece’s Green Grid: Lifestyle Gains and Real Tradeoffs
Greece pairs sunlit lifestyle with rapid renewable growth; choose places where traditional stone, rooftop solar and local markets meet practical steps for resilient, low‑impact living.
Moss & Hearth
Greece: Life, Seasonality and Property Trade‑Offs
Picture everyday life in Athens or the islands—then match it to market realities. Greece pairs strong tourism demand with local seasonal rhythms; smart buyers prioritise neighbourhood fit, title checks and off‑season viewings.
Blueprintera
Italy’s City Trade‑Offs: Where Price Myths Hide Opportunity
City life in Italy isn’t uniformly pricey — neighbourhood trade-offs create hidden opportunity. Use lifestyle-first visits and ISTAT data to spot undervalued urban pockets.
Ashworth & Drake