Coastal homes age differently. Salt air, wind-driven rain and shifting planning rules can turn a dream purchase into a long renovation if you know where not to look.
Beyond the standard survey
Ask for a specialist report on window frames, balustrades and any exposed steel. Request the coastal protection zone map from the local authority before you fall in love with the terrace.
The view is not guaranteed
Check what can legally be built in front of you. A view protected by topography is worth far more than one protected only by an empty plot.
Written by
Sofía Marín
Senior Advisor, Iberia & Islands