Moving from the US to the Costa del Sol: prepare your home

Choose a location around your actual routine

Compare journeys, neighbourhood services, building access and the type of property you want to maintain. Visit potential areas at different times and assess the individual home rather than relying on broad claims about a town’s costs or lifestyle.

Keep professional advice separate from property care

Immigration, tax residence, purchase due diligence, healthcare access and insurance need their own advice. Start with the Spanish consular services directory and identify the consulate responsible for your address. Use appropriately qualified advisers for your circumstances. Owning a home does not by itself establish your right to live or work in Spain.

Prepare a property file before arrival

• Ownership or tenancy and adviser contacts, kept privately.
• An inventory of keys, fobs, equipment and existing condition.
• Utilities and service-provider contacts, with current responsibilities.
• Community access rules, delivery arrangements and authorised contacts.
• Immediate repairs or preparation needed before your first stay.

Plan care during periods abroad

Agree scheduled checks, authorised key access and maintenance coordination if the home will remain unoccupied. Confirm visit reports, additional charges and how you approve work from another time zone.

Discuss local property support

LookHome MS is based in Mijas and supports owners across the Costa del Sol. Share the municipality and property type to discuss practical care. The service does not provide immigration approval, a property investment return or a guaranteed saving on living costs.

Contact the team

Share the municipality, property type, photographs and the support you need. We can then discuss access, responsibilities and an appropriate written scope.