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
Why off‑season house‑hunting finds value in Italy
Italy’s seasonal, neighbourhood‑led markets hide value—visit off‑season, prioritise provenance over postcard views and work with local experts to buy a life, not a listing.
Villa Curated
Which French Cities Deliver 4%+ Rental Yields?
France offers divergent rental regimes: Paris trades yield for liquidity; student and regional cities often deliver 4–6% gross yields—match property type to tenant demand.
The Yieldist
Malta: The Nomad Life, Residency Reality
A nomad’s take on Malta: seaside mornings, compact neighbourhoods and the exact residency rules (Nomad Permit vs residence-by-investment) you need before you buy.
MoveSettleGo
France’s 'Expensive' Myth: Where Value Hides
France’s market is diverse—official notaire data shows heterogenous regional trends; for green-minded buyers, lifestyle, craft and stewardship often reveal better value than headline prices.
Moss & Hearth
Malta: Harbour Hype vs Quiet Value
Malta’s charm is compact and social — prices have been rising, so prioritise neighbourhood lifestyle over harbour hype and visit across seasons before buying.
Blueprintera
Malta: A Neighbourhood Few Buyers Notice (But Should)
Discover Malta’s lived-in neighbourhoods and why off‑postcard streets often offer better value and a truer Mediterranean life—backed by NSO data and recent policy shifts.
Ashworth & Drake
Beyond Seafront Glamour: Malta Neighbourhoods with Quiet Value
Discover Malta’s understated neighbourhoods where authentic daily life outweighs seafront glamour; official data show modest annual price rises, revealing pockets of long‑term value.
Villa Curated
Why France’s coastal dream can kill your yield
A contrarian look at French rental markets: favour mid‑sized cities and real tenant rhythms over coastal romance to protect net yields.
The Yieldist
Malta’s Streets, Rituals & RPPI: Lifestyle‑First Buying
Malta’s sunlit neighborhoods seduce, but rising RPPI and land scarcity demand lifestyle-first buying: live the street, check RPPI trends, and map fibre and festa dates.
MoveSettleGo
Stone Terraces and Solar: Malta’s Green Tradeoffs
Malta pairs limestone lanes and rooftop solar momentum — learn which neighbourhoods give you sea-side life and real green retrofit potential, backed by 2025 market and energy updates.
Moss & Hearth
Why house‑hunting in Malta’s winter wins
Winter house‑hunting in Malta reveals real neighbourhood life and market signals — RPPI shows ~5% annual rises; off‑season visits improve lifestyle and negotiation outcomes.
Blueprintera
Buyers' Surprise: Where France’s Urban Value Hides
France’s urban value often hides a few streets from headline prices; prioritise daily rhythms and local records to match lifestyle with long‑term value.
Ashworth & Drake