![112: How We Moved from Ireland and Built a Life for Our Family on The Costa del Sol [Our Story 10 Years On]](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0b3JhZ2UuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vM3BodmJvc3c4dzk5cHFjODR0dHpuMmR3aXo5Zj8uanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzMS1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMTI2L3Y0LzBiLzY1Lzk1LzBiNjU5NTg1LWEyZWUtNTM1ZC0yOGJkLWJmMTYzMjY5N2VlNy9temFfMTgxOTY1NzkyMjY3MDI2MzkwNjkuanBnLzYwMHg2MDBiYi5qcGcifQ.L3rqArF31QP4OFVDUmHyRkiKwgNrps6ipoLeHySIMfQ.jpg?width=200&height=200)
Ten years ago we sold our house in Ireland, packed up the car with two babies in tow and moved to the Costa del Sol in Spain. Everyone thought we were mad… In this very personal episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for an honest, behind the scenes look back on ten years of relocating to the Costa del Sol. The fears nobody tells you about, how they actually survived, and what life really looks like a decade on. You'll hear ⬇️ ✔️ Why we left Ireland in 2016 an...
Jul 7
30 min
The Costa del Sol property market has changed in 2026 and almost no other agency on this coast is willing to say it out loud. In this Q2 2026 Market Update episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for an honest, no-spin breakdown of what has actually happened on the Costa del Sol in the first half of 2026, and the buyer-profile shift every international buyer needs to understand before they take their next step. You'll hear ⬇️ ✔️ The Costa del Sol Q2 2026 market...
Jun 23
20 min
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra Laurie sits down solo to unpack the single biggest mistake she sees international buyers make on their Costa del Sol buying trip and how to make sure you don't make it yourself. The team at WL Costa Properties have spent 30+ years combined experience walking international buyers through the Costa del Sol coastline. We know exactly where the trip falls apart, what causes the burnout by day three, and what the buyers who get it right do diff...
Jun 9
16 min
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for an honest conversation about what's actually happening in the Costa del Sol property market so far in 2026 and the question every international buyer is asking right now: should I buy now, or should I wait? If you've been sitting on the fence telling yourself "surely the prices are going to drop because of what's happening in the world," this is the episode you need to hear before you make a single decision about bu...
May 26
25 min
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for a conversation about the Costa del Sol's most misunderstood town, Benalmádena. If you've ever dismissed Benalmádena as "just a tourist spot" or written it off based on a holiday memory from 10 years ago, this is the episode you need to hear before you buy on the Costa del Sol. Sandra and Warner unpack why so many international buyers initially turn their noses up at Benalmádena and why the buyers who actually take t...
May 12
19 min
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for an honest conversation about a MAJOR shift they're seeing in buyer behaviour in 2026 and answer the question: Is Spain really a Safe Haven? From US buyers seeking safety and predictability, to UK and Irish families who've simply had enough of rising costs and weak leadership , Sandra and Warner share exactly what they're hearing on the ground, on discovery calls, and during property tours on the Costa del Sol. This ...
Apr 28
18 min
If you're using AI tools like ChatGPT for your property search in Spain, this episode is essential listening before you make any decisions. In this episode, Sandra is joined by AI educator and startup CEO Susanne Drews (Chemp AI), who has lived in Spain for 20 years, to unpack the real risks of relying on AI for your property search on the Costa del Sol. You’ll hear exactly how to use it wisely alongside expert, on-the-ground advice. Whether you're planning to invest, relocate, or buy a secon...
Apr 14
23 min
In this honest 10-year reflection, Sandra and Warner share the 10 biggest lessons they’ve learned from building a life in Spain over the past decade, including what they would do differently, the mistakes people still make, and the advice they now give their VIP clients before they buy or relocate. This is the real behind the scenes lessons you only learn after years of actually living here. You’ll hear ⬇️ ✔️ The reality of living in Spain vs holidaying here ✔️ The real reason why choosing th...
Mar 31
39 min
If you’re an international buyer looking for a premium villa lifestyle on the Costa del Sol, Marbella isn’t the only option. In this episode, Sandra is joined by Julia Payne, who has lived in La Capellanía, Benalmádena since 2000. Julia shares what makes the area so desirable, how community fees work, what types of homes you’ll find, lifestyle perks and average price tags for homes What you’ll hear ⬇️ ✔️ Why La Capellanía is so desirable ✔️ How community fees work here and what they act...
Mar 24
26 min
![[3 Part Series] Map Your Move to the Costa Del Sol Step 3/3: Your Financial Plan + Property Strategy](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0b3JhZ2UuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vZnBha2NuaDJrNG1teTMyNnVlNWJ4Mm5tdjZ4cT8uanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzMS1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMTI2L3Y0LzBiLzY1Lzk1LzBiNjU5NTg1LWEyZWUtNTM1ZC0yOGJkLWJmMTYzMjY5N2VlNy9temFfMTgxOTY1NzkyMjY3MDI2MzkwNjkuanBnLzYwMHg2MDBiYi5qcGcifQ.vukfz4U1Xj96Z6P7w3QJ_FTreoudvItsMmgNfyHgM4U.jpg?width=200&height=200)
[3 Part Series] Map Your Move to the Costa Del Sol Step 3/3: Your Financial Plan + Property Strategy
Welcome to the final step of our 3-part Map Your Move to the Costa del Sol series. In this episode, we pull everything together so you can move from dreaming to doing with a clear financial plan and a realistic property strategy. You’ll understand how to get clear on your real budget beyond the purchase price, how to think about cash vs mortgage, and how to shape your buying strategy around your lifestyle, income goals, and comfort with renovations. What you’ll hear ⬇️ ✔️ Why the price you pa...
Mar 17
18 min
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