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2026-08-20
Renovating a villa on the Costa Blanca: what changes versus an apartment
Access, pool, well, septic tank, terraces and flat roofs: what makes renovating a villa nothing like renovating an apartment.
2026-08-22
How long does a villa renovation take on the Costa Blanca?
Phase by phase and week by week: how long renovating a villa really takes, licence and external works included.
2026-08-15
Pigeons under the roof: cleaning, disinfection and sealing the way back in
What happens when pigeons have been nesting in the roof void for years, why guano is a structural problem as much as a health one, and the order the work has to follow.
2026-07-28
Kitchen renovation cost in Alicante
What determines the price of a kitchen renovation in Alicante, what the work includes, how long it takes and which choices push the budget up.
2026-07-30
Plasterboard in Alicante: partitions, ceilings and dry lining
What plasterboard is used for, where it beats brick and where it does not, and what sets the price of partitions, ceilings and dry lining in Alicante.
2026-07-18
Air conditioning vs aerothermal on the Costa Blanca 2026
Air conditioning or aerothermal on the Costa Blanca: which cools better, how it affects running costs and what suits a flat or a villa.
2026-07-19
Glass curtains: enclosing a terrace guide 2026
How to enclose your terrace with glass curtains to use it year-round despite the wind: benefits, types, permits and maintenance.
2026-07-20
Microcement on floors, walls and bathrooms: guide 2026
Microcement guide: where to apply it (floors, walls, bathrooms, over tiles), pros and cons, coastal maintenance and durability.
2026-06-24
Property maintenance for non-resident owners on the Costa Blanca
The risks an empty holiday home faces on the Costa Blanca and what a keyholding and maintenance service covers for owners who live abroad.
2026-07-02
Accessible bathroom for the elderly: renovation and grants guide
How to turn a bathroom into a safe space for older or less-mobile residents, and what accessibility grants exist to help fund the work.
2026-06-18
Full home renovation cost in Alicante 2026
What factors drive the price of a full renovation in Alicante and how a personalised quote is put together, step by step.
2026-06-09
Bathroom renovation cost in Alicante
What factors drive the price of a bathroom renovation in Alicante, what the job includes and how it is done step by step.
2026-06-22
How to renovate an old swimming pool on the Costa Blanca 2026
What affects renovating an existing pool on the Costa Blanca: re-tiling, upgrading the filtration, re-waterproofing and refreshing the surround.
2026-06-15
Building permits in Alicante: minor vs major works 2026
The difference between minor and major works permits in Alicante, which you need, what documents it requires and how long it takes.
2026-06-26
Buying a property to renovate on the Costa Blanca: 2026 guide
What to check before buying a property to renovate on the Costa Blanca, how to gauge the renovation scope and why renovating beats building from scratch.
2026-06-30
Renovating for holiday letting in Benidorm and Torrevieja
What to renovate for holiday letting in Benidorm or Torrevieja, licence requirements and which upgrades boost your returns.
2026-06-28
Damp in coastal homes: causes and solutions
Why damp appears in coastal Costa Blanca homes and what each solution really costs once the true cause is identified.
2026-07-01
External wall insulation (SATE) in Alicante: cost and grants
What external wall insulation (SATE) costs in Alicante, how much it saves and which grants cover the work.
2026-07-02
Bath-to-shower conversion: cost and process
What a bath-to-shower conversion costs, what it includes and how many days it takes, step by step.
2026-07-03
How long a flat renovation takes: a realistic schedule
A realistic renovation schedule: how long each phase and room takes, and what causes the delays.
2026-07-03
Buying a fixer-upper on the Costa Blanca: real costs
The real costs of buying and renovating a fixer-upper on the Costa Blanca: what to check, purchase costs and the renovation budget.
2026-07-04
Managing a renovation in Spain remotely: a guide for non-resident owners
How to manage a renovation in Spain without living here: fixed price, milestone payments, photo reports and permits.