From luxury property and legal advice on buying in Spain, to local events, culture, and the vibrant community. It’s your guide to understanding and enjoying life in Sotogrande.
Spain has a new rental law, and from 15 November 2026 ending a long-term lease will cost most landlords at least a year’s rent. Royal Decree-Law 28/2026 was approved on 6 October and published in the BOE on 7 October, only days after Congress threw out the government’s previous housing decrees. The government has now…
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2026
Spain’s housing crisis has moved from the property market to the centre of national politics. On 29 September, the government approved two emergency housing decrees intended to strengthen tenant protections, discourage speculative activity and increase the supply of affordable housing. Just three days later, Congress rejected both decrees. The defeat immediately prompted Prime Minister Pedro…
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2026
The DP World Tour Championship is not just another golf tournament. It is the final event of the Race to Dubai, one of the biggest weeks of the European golf season, with a $10 million prize fund and some of the world’s leading players expected to compete. The 2026 edition is still officially scheduled for…
Charles Gubbins | Oct 2026
THE MARKET IS TRADING UP. NOT SPEEDING UP. Before looking at individual properties, we need to understand the direction of the wider market of Sotogrande. But no single number tells the whole story. Price, transaction volume, property size and money spent need to be read together. The latest 12-month Notariado data for postcode 11310 shows….
Charles Gubbins | Sep 2026
Germany remains the leading source of mortgage applications among non-resident buyers purchasing property in Spain, according to the latest figures from idealista/hipotecas. During the second quarter of 2026, German applicants accounted for 15.6% of mortgage applications from non-residents, ahead of British buyers at 10.6%. Switzerland has also gained ground, ranking third with approximately 9.5% of applications, followed…
Stephanie Noll | Sep 2026
When buyers search for property in Sotogrande, they often compare homes by size, number of bedrooms, or architectural style. But in reality, the single biggest driver of value is something far more precise: Micro‑location. In Sotogrande, a market defined by distinct zones, varied topography, and dramatic differences in views and orientation, two villas just 300…
Charles Gubbins | Sep 2026
Daniel Daggers chooses Charles Gubbins to discover Sotogrande Property and Lifestyle. Daniel Daggers, known internationally as “Mr. Super Prime”, was spending some time on the Costa del Sol when he decided he wanted to visit Sotogrande. And who did he call? Charles Gubbins. As Daniel Daggers put it, Charlie is: “The King of Sotogrande. What a…
Charles Gubbins | Sep 2026
For decades, the dream of owning a home in Southern Europe was largely associated with British, German, Scandinavian and Middle Eastern buyers. Whether it was a villa overlooking the Mediterranean, a country estate in Andalusia, or an apartment in Lisbon, international demand has long been a defining feature of the region’s property market. Today, however,…
Stephanie Noll | Aug 2026
Summary of The Main Landmarks about the Gibraltar Treaty Gibraltar Treaty 2026: Border Fence Removed and Schengen Rules Begin For years, this was a story about negotiations. As of this month, it’s a story about implementation. On 14 July 2026, the European Union and the United Kingdom formally signed the treaty governing Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status,…
Charles Gubbins | Aug 2026
Across Europe, the housing debate has become one of the most politically sensitive issues of our time. Whether we look at Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam or London, the same pattern appears again and again: house prices have risen much faster than salaries, new supply has failed to keep pace with demand, and younger generations…
Charles Gubbins | Aug 2026
If you’ve already read about our Sotogrande Buggy Tours, people think they understand Sotogrande from photos or portals, but it only reveals its true character when you move through it slowly, at ground level, seeing the details that make it so special. That’s exactly why we created our buggy tour series and today, is time…
Charles Gubbins | Aug 2026
People often think they know La Reserva because they’ve seen the clubhouse, The Beach, the international school or the cranes building new villas. But La Reserva is not a place you understand from a brochure. Are you ready to take a deep dive‑in? If you are new to La Reserva, below you will find a…
Charles Gubbins | Aug 2026
