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
Buy Where Locals Buy: Malta’s Quiet Streets of Value
Discover why Malta’s quieter streets often offer better value and richer daily life than its famed seafront addresses, with market data and local insight.
Villa Curated
Malta: When Compact Life Changes Your Investment Math
Malta’s compact lifestyle concentrates both demand and risk: prices rose ~5% year‑on‑year to 2024, residency rule changes shift buyer mix—match property type to tenant for reliable yields.
The Yieldist
Malta: Live the Days First, Buy the Right Street
Fall for Malta’s compact, sea‑air lifestyle — then buy with local data and lifestyle-first strategy; property values rose ~5% year-on-year recently.
MoveSettleGo
Why Autumn (Harvest Season) Reveals Better Buys in France
Autumn and shoulder seasons in France often reveal motivated sellers, quieter markets and lifestyle-rich properties — pair seasonal visits with INSEE and notaires data for smarter offers.
Moss & Hearth
Why France’s Price Myth Hides Real Lifestyle Value
France isn’t uniformly expensive — foreign buyers find lifestyle-led value outside Paris. Combine seasonal visits, neighbourhood expertise and notaire-backed due diligence to buy smarter.
Blueprintera
France: Buy the Street, Not the Square Metre
City prices in France hide street-level opportunity—buy for the life you want, not the headlines, using neighbourhood data and local experts to secure value.
Ashworth & Drake
Neighbourhood Rhythm: Street‑Level Value in France
France offers seasonal, sensory living; match neighbourhood rhythms to property choice and use INSEE data plus local comparables to make decisions with confidence.
Villa Curated
Italy: How Local Rules Reprice Your Lifestyle Investment
Italy's charm masks rules that change returns: regional taxes, prezzo‑valore vs IVA choices and municipal limits often move net yields more than price per sqm.
The Yieldist
Malta: Sea‑side Mornings, Fast Fibre, and Residency Reality
Malta offers Mediterranean lifestyle and accessible residency paths, but its compact market and changing residency rules mean local knowledge, fibre checks and festa-aware buying matter.
MoveSettleGo
Autumn Advantage: Why House‑Hunting in Greece Works Better Then
Autumn house‑hunting in Greece often finds quieter markets, better access to craftsmen, and more realistic pricing—visit off‑season and pair lifestyle priorities with local due diligence.
Moss & Hearth
Buy in Italy Off‑Season: How Winter Reveals Value
Winter viewings and off‑season research reveal value across Italy’s regions—pair sensory neighbourhood knowledge with local market data for smarter property decisions.
Blueprintera
Malta: Fall for the Life, Plan for the Paperwork
Malta pairs intimate Mediterranean lifestyle with concentrated market quirks. Recent 2025 residency rule changes raise property thresholds — plan lifestyle first, due diligence second.
Ashworth & Drake
