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Detecting a change of trend in a residential area before it becomes evident to the general public is one of the greatest competitive advantages in the real estate market. Buyers, owners and investors all seek to anticipate: buy before prices rise, sell before an area stagnates, or reposition a property when the surroundings begin to improve.
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One of the most common mistakes made by sellers and buyers is assuming that two homes with the same square meters, layout and finishes should be worth the same. In real estate practice this rarely happens. The difference often lies not inside the property but outside it: the micro-environment.
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In the Costa Blanca real estate market there is a recurring reality: the foreign buyer typically decides after fewer viewings than the domestic buyer. It’s not a perception, it’s a consistent pattern any experienced local professional recognises immediately. At Mayrasa, where we work with both profiles […]
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The property market is seeing a clear shift in 2025: detached villas are prevailing over apartments, especially in Costa Blanca areas like Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Alicante, Finestrat and Benidorm. Buyers —both domestic and international— are prioritizing space, privacy, quality of life and long-term prospects. At Mayrasa, […]
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Selling a home in Alicante in 2025 means knowing exactly which taxes you will have to pay to avoid surprises and correctly calculate the true profit from the sale. Many owners focus only on the sale price, but are unaware that taxes, fees and withholdings can significantly change the final amount they receive. […]
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You have a property that’s occupied —either by squatters or by a tenant who stopped paying and won’t leave— and you’re considering what was unthinkable a few years ago: selling it as-is. The good news: selling an occupied home is legal and there’s a market for it. The bad news: it sells at a significant discount. Here are the options […]
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Selling a home in Alicante in 2025 requires more than “setting a price and waiting.” The market is more competitive, buyers arrive better informed, and the final price depends on multiple variables far beyond size and location. To sell successfully, the owner must know the real value of their flat in Alicante—not the emotional price or what they “think” it’s worth, but what a buyer is actually willing to pay in the current market context.
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Buying a home is one of the most important decisions for anyone, both economically and emotionally. Currently, one of the greatest concerns we detect among buyers is the possibility of illegal occupation, especially in properties that will remain vacant for some time or are purchased as second homes.
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The Costa Blanca remains in 2025 one of the favourite destinations to buy property in Spain. Its Mediterranean climate, more than 300 days of sunshine a year and a relaxed lifestyle attract both domestic and foreign buyers looking for a second home or a profitable investment. However, when analysing the market a big question arises: […]
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The tenancy was fine until it wasn't: your tenant stops paying and with each month you lose rent, patience and value. This guide walks through the real steps of the non-payment process —what works, what's prohibited and what timelines to expect— and the strategic choices: recover, renegotiate or sell. First: what […]
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In 2025, many homeowners wonder whether it’s the right time to sell their home or whether they should wait a few months given fluctuations in the property market. Economic uncertainty, inflation and changes in mortgage rates are directly affecting housing prices, especially in urban areas […]
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Alicante’s real estate market continues to expand strongly in 2025, driven by high rental demand from both local residents and foreigners. The combination of tourism, universities, remote work and quality of life has established the city as one of the most profitable in the Valencian Community for investment. But, […]
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