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
What Malta’s 2025 MPRP and Taxes Mean for Buyers
Malta’s life—the sea, cafés and compact neighbourhoods—tempts buyers, but 2025 MPRP changes, stamp duty mechanics and planning rules materially change costs and yields.
The Yieldist
Elective Residence vs Investor Visa: Which Fits Your Italian Life?
Italy’s lifestyle-first visa tradeoffs: Elective Residence for slow, passive-income living vs Investor Visa for active investors — match visa to daily life, not just bank balance.
MoveSettleGo
Autumn House‑Hunting in Malta: The Upside Others Miss
Autumn viewings in Malta reveal calmer neighbourhoods, better access to craftsmen and quieter negotiations — a strategic time to buy life, not just a listing.
Moss & Hearth
Autumn House‑Hunting in Italy: What You See vs. Reality
Autumn visits expose neighbourhood reality in Italy — pair seasonal insights with municipal data and surveys to choose a home that fits how you’ll actually live.
Blueprintera
Malta: Street Rhythm, Market Realities
Malta condenses urban life and seaside calm; NSO figures show prices rose 5.6% in Q2 2025 — buy for street rhythm and rigour, not just views.
Ashworth & Drake
House‑hunting Italy During Festa Season
Time house‑hunting around Italy’s local festivals and markets — experience neighbourhoods live, then pair those impressions with ISTAT and market data to buy with confidence.
Villa Curated
Malta: Lifestyle Gains vs. Real Rental Yields
Malta’s compact charm boosts short‑let demand, but realistic net yields (≈2–4% after costs) depend on location, seasonality and active local management.
The Yieldist
Elective, Nomad, Investor: Italy residency tradeoffs
Compare Italy's Elective, Digital Nomad and Investor residency routes — lifestyle tradeoffs, real steps, and legal sources to match your dream daily life to the right visa.
MoveSettleGo
Malta’s Green Reality: Roofs, Sunlight and the Long Game
Malta pairs honeyed streets and seaside life with a growing but nascent renewable scene; prioritise roof readiness, system records, and seasonal visits before buying.
Moss & Hearth
Why neighbourhood rhythm matters more than views
Italy’s romance masks practical trade‑offs: choose neighbourhood rhythm over photogenic views, test locations across seasons, and use local agencies for data on rental seasonality and heritage rules.
Blueprintera
When Malta’s 'Overpriced' Label Gets It Wrong
Malta’s headline “expensive” label hides neighbourhood trade-offs. Explore lifestyle-led pockets, MPRP updates and practical steps that turn seaside fantasy into a resilient purchase.
Ashworth & Drake
Italy: Neighbourhood Life, Stewardship and Smart Moves
Fall for Italy’s neighbourhoods—then plan like a steward: blend market realities (taxes, notary checks) with vivid local rituals to buy well and live well.
Villa Curated