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Open-concept kitchens are increasingly common in renovated and newly built Costa del Sol homes, but they do not suit everyone. We look at how a partial divider and rotating television can provide a practical compromise between sociable open-plan living and keeping the kitchen out of direct view.

Many buyers at the point of first enquiry ask one simple thing: they want to be within walking distance of everything. In reality, finding a location that genuinely offers easy access to the beach, shops, restaurants, and everyday amenities is not as easy as you might think. Looking at, for example, the Miramar area of Fuengirola, we can see that these requirements are achievable.

Could a spacious apartment be a better choice than a villa? This article explores why many buyers whose families have grown are rethinking their next move. Using a four-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex penthouse in Mijas Golf as an example, we look at how a larger apartment can provide plenty of space for children and grandchildren while avoiding much of the maintenance that comes with owning a villa.

Many buyers assume they need to be as close to the beach as possible, but is living 20 minutes inland a compromise worth making? We explore how space, privacy and lifestyle often outweigh proximity to the coast.

Buying a new-build villa before completion can offer many of the benefits of a brand new home without the uncertainty of starting from the earliest stages of construction. For buyers looking in Marbella Golf Valley and Nueva Andalucia, a property that is well under construction can provide an attractive balance between choice, convenience and peace of mind.