Spain’s Supreme Court struck down the national rental registry in May 2026. What was annulled, what survives, and why your VFT code is again the number that counts.
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What to ask any Costa del Sol rental manager before you sign
Eleven questions that separate a company that will look after your apartment from one that will simply list it. Ask them all, and ask for the answers in writing.
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A month on the Costa del Sol in January: what to expect and what to budget for
Long winter stays on the Costa del Sol cost less per night than a summer week, but the budget works differently. What is included, what is not, and what to check.
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A week of managing a Costa del Sol holiday rental
What rental management actually consists of, hour by hour: changeovers, guest registration, maintenance, and the problems that only show up on a Sunday.
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Málaga airport to Benalmádena without a car
The Cercanías C1 train runs from Málaga airport down the coast for a couple of euros. Which stop you want, and what to do when you get off.
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What is a VFT licence, and how do you check a property has one
The VFT code is the number that matters in Andalusia. What it is, why the national NRUA was struck down in May 2026, and how to check a property.
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Mijas Golf explained: what staying on the golf belt is actually like
Mijas Golf is a valley of urbanisations between Fuengirola and the mountains. What it offers, who it suits, and why you need a car.
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