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The Costa Property Podcast

The Costa Property Podcast

By: Warner and Sandra Laurie - WL Costa Properties Real Estate Spain - Costa Del Sol
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Welcome to the Costa Property Podcast!

Your first step to making your dream home in Spain a reality.


We are Warner and Sandra, founders of WL Costa Properties. Eight years ago, we relocated from Ireland to Benalmádena, chasing our dream of owning a home in the sun and living an outdoor Mediterranean lifestyle with our family.

Our business was born from our own relocation journey, inspired by the advice, services, and support we wished had been available to us.

Now, through this podcast, we’re here to help you turn your dream into reality.

Join us each week as we share expert insights from life in spain, property lawyers, real estate agents, and relocation specialists, alongside practical advice and personal stories (with a dash of mindset along the way!)

From navigating Spanish property laws and securing financing to choosing the right location and building your ideal expat lifestyle, we cover it all! Including the highs and lows.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor, a retiree, a digital nomad, or a family seeking a new adventure, this podcast will empower you to confidently make your move to the Costa del Sol.

Click ‘Follow’ now to start and keep up to date!

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Episodes
  • #106 Should you trust AI with your property search in Spain? An AI educator shares the honest truth
    Apr 14 2026

    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 second home on the Costa del Sol, this conversation will change how you use AI in your property journey.

    You'll hear ⬇️

    ✔Why ChatGPT is not a search engine and why that matters for property buyers

    ✔How AI 'hallucinates' property prices and legal information

    ✔A real case of a Spanish lawyer fined for using AI-invented laws

    ✔Why buyers are mistrusting real estate experts because of AI answers

    ✔How to use AI wisely to prepare for your property search

    ✔Malaga's rise as Europe's next major tech hub and what it means for property

    Guest Details

    Connect with Susanne Drews on Instagram: @susanne.ia

    Thinking about making your own move to Spain?

    👉 Book your property consultation call with the WL Costa Properties Team: https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers/

    More free resources:

    📘 Download our Buyer’s Guide (costs, legal checks, timelines & more):
    https://wlcostaproperties.net/our-comprehensive-digital-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=buyers_roadmap

    📩 Email our team: info@wlcostaproperties.net

    📱 Call / WhatsApp: +34 602 42 89 28

    📍 Visit our office:
    Avenida Bonanza Local 21, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, Málaga
    Walk-ins: 10am–2pm | After 2pm by appointment

    Want to simply keep in the loop about life in Spain?

    • If you want honest, expert advice about family life, relocating or property on the Costa del Sol, be sure to Follow us on Instagram or visit WL Costa Properties for insights on life in Spain.

    Enjoying the Podcast? Leave Us a Review!

    We know life is busy, but if you’ve been loving the podcast, we’d really appreciate it if you could take just a minute to leave us a review.

    Tell us:

    ✔️ What’s been your favorite episode?

    ✔️ What’s the most helpful tip you’ve learned?

    ✔️ What do you want to hear more about?

    Every review helps us reach more people just like you who are dreaming of a new life in Spain.

    Just head over to Apple Podcasts, hit the rating, and drop us a quick review.

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    23 mins
  • #105 10 Honest Lessons From 10 Years in Spain | Is There Anything We’d Do Differently?
    Mar 31 2026

    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 the right area sometimes matters more than a beautiful property

    ✔️ What people get wrong about paperwork, bureaucracy and doing it all alone

    ✔️ The real cost of life in Spain and where people miscalculate

    ✔️ Why homesickness is normal and how to plan for it

    ✔️ The truth behind learning Spanish before you move

    Thinking about making your own move to Spain?

    👉 Book your property consultation call with the WL Costa Properties Team: https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers/

    More free resources:

    📘 Download our Buyer’s Guide (costs, legal checks, timelines & more):
    https://wlcostaproperties.net/our-comprehensive-digital-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=buyers_roadmap

    📩 Email our team: info@wlcostaproperties.net

    📱 Call / WhatsApp: +34 602 42 89 28

    📍 Visit our office:
    Avenida Bonanza Local 21, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, Málaga
    Walk-ins: 10am–2pm | After 2pm by appointment

    Want to simply keep in the loop about life in Spain?

    • If you want honest, expert advice about family life, relocating or property on the Costa del Sol, be sure to Follow us on Instagram or visit WL Costa Properties for insights on life in Spain.

    Recommended Youtube watch:

    Discovering Benalmadena: A Hidden Gem on the Costa del Sol | WL Costa Properties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFFREYnMZSg

    Enjoying the Podcast? Leave Us a Review!

    We know life is busy, but if you’ve been loving the podcast, we’d really appreciate it if you could take just a minute to leave us a review.

    Tell us:

    ✔️ What’s been your favorite episode?

    ✔️ What’s the most helpful tip you’ve learned?

    ✔️ What do you want to hear more about?

    Every review helps us reach more people just like you who are dreaming of a new life in Spain.

    Just head over to Apple Podcasts, hit the rating, and drop us a quick review!

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    39 mins
  • #104 Benalmádena’s Luxury Neighbourhood Explained: La Capellanía with Resident Expert Julia Payne
    Mar 24 2026

    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 actually cover

    ✔️ What homes really look like in La Capellanía (modern “sugar cube” builds vs traditional Andalusian style)

    ✔️ What €1M+ actually buys in La Capellanía

    ✔️ How you get peaceful living without feeling isolated

    Interested in La Capellanía?

    👉
    Book your property consultation call with the WL Costa Properties Team: https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers/

    More free resources:

    📘 Download our Buyer’s Guide (costs, legal checks, timelines & more):
    https://wlcostaproperties.net/our-comprehensive-digital-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=buyers_roadmap

    📩 Email our team: info@wlcostaproperties.net

    📱 Call / WhatsApp: +34 602 42 89 28

    📍 Visit our office:
    Avenida Bonanza Local 21, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, Málaga
    Walk-ins: 10am–2pm | After 2pm by appointment

    Want to simply keep in the loop about life in Spain?

    • If you want honest, expert advice about family life, relocating or property on the Costa del Sol, be sure to Follow us on Instagram or visit WL Costa Properties for insights on life in Spain.

    Recommended Episode

    Discovering Benalmadena: A Hidden Gem on the Costa del Sol | WL Costa Properties

    Enjoying the Podcast? Leave Us a Review!

    We know life is busy, but if you’ve been loving the podcast, we’d really appreciate it if you could take just a minute to leave us a review.

    Tell us:

    ✔️ What’s been your favorite episode?

    ✔️ What’s the most helpful tip you’ve learned?

    ✔️ What do you want to hear more about?

    Every review helps us reach more people just like you who are dreaming of a new life in Spain.

    Just head over to Apple Podcasts, hit the rating, and drop us a quick review.

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    26 mins
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