David Los
Founder & Head of Research, Hometailor
Born and raised in Sweden, David has spent over a decade analysing property markets on the Costa del Sol and has guided hundreds of international buyers through Spanish purchases in English, Swedish and Polish. He writes and reviews all research content at Hometailor, and triangulates everything before it publishes: independent lawyers, agents inside and outside Hometailor, and the live market data behind this site.
Guides by David
Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol: Where to Buy in 2026
Prices, taxes, climate, airports and the investment case, compared with 2026 data from both coasts, and an honest verdict from someone who chose one of them.
Choosing Where · 10 min
How to Buy Property in Spain: The Complete 2026 Process
Every step from NIE to notary: real timelines, true costs, the arras contract, and the checks that protect you, from a team that buys with clients every week.
Buying in Spain · 10 min
Property Investment in Spain: The 2026 Guide
Where the returns actually come from: 2026 market data, why Andalucía beats other regions on tax, the apartment-versus-villa decision, rental strategy, and the exit maths.
Investment · 12 min
The Costs of Owning Property in Spain: 2026 Taxes and Fees
Every euro a foreign owner pays: purchase costs, IBI, the Modelo 210 tax most non-residents forget, community fees, and what selling costs. With a worked example.
Costs & Taxes · 11 min
8 Mistakes People Make Buying Property in Spain (2026)
The errors we see foreign buyers repeat on the Costa del Sol: budget gaps, skipped legal checks, bait listings, community-fee surprises, and how to avoid each one.
Buying in Spain · 8 min
Is Buying Property in Spain a Good Idea in 2026?
An honest verdict with 2026 data: what supports Spanish property prices, what the real risks are (including squatters, with the law as it actually works), and who should not buy.
Investment · 9 min
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