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Notes from the coast.

Field notes from Paula and her network — market shifts, buying playbooks, and the slower lifestyle stories that make sense of the numbers.

The Costa del Sol in 2026 — what international buyers are missing.
MARKET · LATEST

The Costa del Sol in 2026 — what international buyers are missing.

A short look at how the Costa del Sol's most active sub-markets are shaping up this season — and what international buyers are quietly getting wrong.

May 12, 2026·7 min read·By Paula Janson
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A buyer's checklist for off-plan in Marbella.
BUYING

A buyer's checklist for off-plan in Marbella.

May 2, 2026·9 min read
Slow mornings in Estepona Pueblo — a week in the old town.
LIFESTYLE

Slow mornings in Estepona Pueblo — a week in the old town.

Apr 24, 2026·5 min read
Why short-term rental yields are still climbing on the western coast.
INVESTING

Why short-term rental yields are still climbing on the western coast.

Apr 14, 2026·8 min read
Where to eat in Marbella that isn't on TripAdvisor.
LIFESTYLE

Where to eat in Marbella that isn't on TripAdvisor.

Mar 22, 2026·4 min read
Off-market deals — how they actually work, and who they're for.
INVESTING

Off-market deals — how they actually work, and who they're for.

Mar 10, 2026·7 min read
Benahavís vs Marbella — a quiet shift in where the smart money is going.
MARKET

Benahavís vs Marbella — a quiet shift in where the smart money is going.

Feb 26, 2026·6 min read
How to view ten villas in three days — a Paula playbook.
BUYING

How to view ten villas in three days — a Paula playbook.

Feb 14, 2026·5 min read
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