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My adopted homeXàbia (Jávea)
Three bays, a historic town center, and a prominent German and British-speaking community. Those seeking quality of life will find it here.
00 / InsiderMarina Alta —
Marina Alta —
three characters, one coast.
01 / Die Orte
Drei Charaktere.
Jede Region der Marina Alta hat ihre eigene Handschrift. Hier die wichtigsten Unterschiede.
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Classic EleganceBenissa
Spacious plots along the N-332 coastal road. Here you will find quiet villas with sea views and solid building substance.
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Mediterranean PremiumMoraira
Small, elegant, well-kept. Strict building regulations keep the character — and the prices — high. A premium location on the Costa Blanca.
Benissa · Villa with a sea view
02 / Insider Articles
What you need to know before buying in the Marina Alta.
Honest insights from over two decades as a construction manager and property consultant on the Costa Blanca. Topics that real estate agents are reluctant to address.
Structural Defects
The 7 most common structural defects in houses on the Costa Blanca
Cracks in masonry, leaky flat roofs, missing drainage, incorrectly installed reinforcement: What repeatedly appears in existing properties between Dénia and Calpe — and how to spot it before the notary appointment.
8 min read · May 2026Frage stellen →
SubstanceWhy many properties in Spain have moisture problems
Salty sea air, missing horizontal damp-proof courses, hollow brick walls without a vapor barrier: An honest explanation of why mold and rising damp are so common in the Marina Alta — and which renovations really help.
7 min read · April 2026Frage stellen →
Buyer's GuideBuying a house in Jávea: What Germans should pay attention to
NIE number, Nota Simple, ITP tax, Cédula de Habitabilidad: The most important documents, typical pitfalls when buying in Xàbia, and why the location between Arenal, Montgó, and Granadella can make a 40% price difference.
10 min read · March 2026Frage stellen →
Case StudyBought a sea view villa — and then came the mold
A real case from Benitachell: The clients fell in love with the view but overlooked the closed shutters in the basement. What a preliminary technical inspection would have cost — and what the renovation ultimately cost.
6 min read · February 2026Frage stellen →
Market KnowledgeWhich construction years in Moraira can be problematic
Before 1985, the boom years of 2002–2007, after the crisis: Every construction era on the Costa Blanca has its typical weaknesses. A sober overview of which constructions hold expensive surprises today — and which ones remain solid to this day.
9 min read · January 2026Frage stellen →
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