The Costa Property Podcast

By: Warner and Sandra Laurie - WL Costa Properties Real Estate Spain
  • Summary

  • 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!

    © 2025 The Costa Property Podcast
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Episodes
  • #57 From Renting with Toddlers to Selling Dream Villas: How WL Costa Was Born
    Apr 22 2025

    In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner are sharing the real story behind WL Costa Properties - and why they do things a little differently.

    Sandra and Warner are taking it right back to the start. Before WL Costa Properties, they were buyers themselves - relocating their family, renting, flipping, and eventually renovating their dream villa in Benalmádena.

    And today, they’re sharing it all.

    Because if you’ve ever wondered “Why should I work with WL Costa?” - this is your answer. You’ll hear the personal journey behind the brand, the values that shape every client relationship, and the property lessons they learned firsthand (from the ground up).

    They’re not just agents - they’re investors, renovators, and parents who’ve done it all.

    Whether you are relocating, investing, or just looking for some clarity before taking the leap, this episode is about understanding who Sandra and Warner really are, what they stand for, and why so many buyers trust them with one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

    Tune in to discover:

    ✅ How Warner & Sandra went from renting with toddlers to flipping homes and selling luxury villas in Spain.

    ✅ The biggest mistakes they see buyers make when deciding to buy or not.

    ✅ Why timing still matters on the Costa del Sol (and a buyer’s story that proves it).

    ✅ The truth about what sets WL Costa Properties apart from other agents.

    ✅ Why Warner is know as “King of Benalmádena” and what VIP property service means to him.


    Planning to buy a property in Spain?

    • Download our Free Buyer’s Guide: https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers-guide/
    • WL Costa Properties Website: www.wlcostaproperties.net
    • Follow us on Instagram for daily insights into life in Spain: https://www.instagram.com/wlcostaproperties/


    Get in touch with WL Costa Properties

    WL Costa Properties Website: https://wlcostaproperties.net/

    Contact WL Costa Properties via Whatapp: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=0034602428928&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0


    Related Episodes

    • #31 Is the Grass Really Greener? Why We Left Ireland for a New Life in Spain
    • #24 Lessons Learned: How to Integrate into Spanish Life and Culture - Tips From Warner and Sandra’s Expat Journey

    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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    27 mins
  • #56 Costa Del Sol Q1 2025 Market Recap: Who’s Buying, What’s Selling & What It Means for You
    Apr 15 2025

    In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra & Warner share the real story from the ground on Q1. No fluff. No guesswork. Just what they’ve seen in the inbox, in the listings, and from buyers and sellers in Benalmádena and beyond.

    Together, they break down the real trends they’re seeing in Q1 - from what buyers are asking for, to which homes are selling fast, and how upcoming rental rules could affect investment buyers.

    Whether you’re actively house hunting or planning to buy later this year, this episode will help you understand what’s shifting - and how to be ready.

    Plus: Why Benalmádena continues to be one of the smartest (and most livable) areas on the coast.

    Tune in to discover:

    ✅ Are buyer enquiries up or down?

    ✅The three buyer types dominating the market right now (and what they’re looking for)

    ✅What kinds of properties are still selling in under 30 days

    ✅What the new tourist rental regulations could mean for you

    ✅Why families are increasingly skipping Marbella and looking toward Benalmádena

    ✅Sandra’s take on “testing the waters” before you buy - and what smart clients are doing


    Planning to buy a property in Spain?

    • Download our Free Buyer’s Guide: https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers-guide/
    • WL Costa Properties Website: www.wlcostaproperties.net
    • Follow us on Instagram for daily insights into life in Spain: https://www.instagram.com/wlcostaproperties/


    Get in touch with WL Costa Properties

    WL Costa Properties Website: https://wlcostaproperties.net/

    Contact WL Costa Properties via Whatapp: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=0034602428928&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0


    Related Episodes


    • #45 The California of Europe? Why 2025 is the Year to Invest in Costa del Sol Real Estate
    • #46 Golden Visa Update


    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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    29 mins
  • #55 Buying Property in Spain? Why You Need a Spanish Will – with Lawyer Regina Martín
    Apr 8 2025

    If you're buying property in Spain — whether it's a luxury villa, holiday home, or your full-time forever place — there's one step most people forget about...

    Setting up a Spanish will.

    This isn’t just a legal add-on. It’s one of the most important (and overlooked) ways to protect your property, your family, and your investment long after the purchase is done.

    In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra sits down again with our property lawyer Regina Martín from Benalmádena Lawyers. She’s one of the most trusted legal experts on the Costa del Sol — and she’s walking us through exactly why you need a Spanish will, and what can go wrong if you don’t have one in place.

    Tune in to discover:

    ✅ What actually happens if you pass away in Spain without a will — and why it’s more complex than you think

    ✅ How Spanish inheritance laws differ from your home country — and what that means for your family

    ✅ Whether your foreign will is valid in Spain (and why having both might be the safest route)

    ✅ How to protect your partner, especially if you’re unmarried or not listed on the title

    ✅ What goes in your “life folder” and how this simple step can save your family months of stress

    Planning to buy a property in Spain?

    • Download our Free Buyer’s Guide: https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers-guide/
    • WL Costa Properties Website: www.wlcostaproperties.net
    • Follow us on Instagram for daily insights into life in Spain: https://www.instagram.com/wlcostaproperties/


    Get in Touch with Our Guest Regina Martin:

    • Website: www.benalmadenalawyers.com

    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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