COSTA DEL SOL PROPERTY GUIDE — AREA COMPARISON WORKSHEET
Prepared 27 October 2026
Guide: https://www.costadelsolproperty.co.uk/areas/area-comparison-checklist/

Use one copy per shortlisted address. Compare equivalent tasks and budgets.
A research aid, not a survey, valuation, legal approval or rental permission.

HOUSEHOLD BRIEF
Intended use and dates:
People using the home / accessibility requirements:
Essential requirements:
Preferences / acceptable compromises:
Total acquisition funding limit:
Annual ownership funding limit:

IDENTITY
Exact address, unit and listing reference:
Municipality / province / development / legal community:
Actual entrance and map location:
Property type and spaces offered:
Date, time and conditions of visit:

TESTED JOURNEYS
Essentials: destination / route / gradient / crossings / return with bags:
Work, school or regular appointment: route / time tested / parking or waiting:
Leisure or beach: actual access / return route / steps / alternatives:
Airport or arrival: operator / service checked / luggage / fallback:
Home-to-station route if relevant (do not assume all coastal towns have rail):
Day without the usual driver:

HOME AND BUILDING
Entrance, stairs, lift and complete accessibility route:
Indoor layout, storage, workspace and privacy:
Orientation, ventilation, shade and equipment:
Noise/activity observed (time and source; do not generalise):
Parking and storage: legal inclusion and actual usability:
Terraces, gardens and other important rights needing confirmation:

EVIDENCE AND PROFESSIONAL FOLLOW-UP
Title/charges: requested / received / adviser / open questions:
Planning, occupation and intended use: evidence and outstanding questions:
Technical inspection: scope / areas not accessed / further work needed:
Community: budget / minutes / debt information / possible major works:
Rural or historic property: access, services, land or works enquiries:
Proposed alterations: feasibility / permissions / scope / quotation:

COSTS (RECORD SOURCE, PERIOD AND EXCLUSIONS)
Price and acquisition taxes, fees and finance:
Essential work and contingency:
Local bills:
Community / other estate charges:
Insurance:
Utilities and connectivity:
Maintenance / garden / pool:
Remote management and inspections:
Debt payments:
Reserves and planned spending:
Transport needed for daily life:

RELOCATION / TIME AWAY / RENTAL
School contact, availability and requirements:
Healthcare eligibility/cover and practical route:
Internet availability, installation and backup at the address:
Immigration and tax-residence advice required separately:
Keyholding, inspection evidence, emergency response and spending authority:
Insurance conditions during absence:
If letting: intended use / permission questions / competent authority or adviser:
Income assumptions, supporting evidence, costs, vacancy and personal use:
Budget under lower or no rental income:

DECISION RECORD
Confirmed facts and sources:
Personal impressions (date/time/context):
Open questions (do not treat missing information as an advantage):
Question / responsible person / evidence needed / required before commitment:
Compromise accepted and why:
Second visit or further test needed:
Independent findings to resolve before paying or signing:

Related: /resources/viewing-checklist/ and /buying-property/legal-checks/