If you’ve just found this site, this is the best place to begin.
I’m Ruth — I bought a four-bedroom flat in the Alicante region in 2025 as a UK buyer, mostly remotely, with a toddler in tow. This site documents everything I learned along the way, in the order you’ll probably need it.
Step 1 — Understand why Alicante
Before any of the practical stuff, it helps to understand the market and why Alicante specifically. Start here:
→ How I ended up buying in Alicante (and why Valencia sent me there)
Step 2 — Know what it actually costs
The full picture — purchase, taxes, setup, refurbishment, furnishing, and ongoing costs. The numbers nobody publishes:
→ What does it really cost to buy property in Alicante?
Step 3 — Understand the tax situation
Two articles worth reading before you make any decisions:
→ Spain’s proposed 100% tax on foreign buyers — what UK buyers actually need to know
→ Should you buy personally or through a Spanish company?
Step 4 — Get your paperwork sorted
→ How to get your NIE number as a UK buyer
→ Why I ditched Spanish banks and use Revolut Business instead
Still have questions?
Use the contact page — I’m happy to hear from people going through the same process.