In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra and Warner sit down for an honest conversation about a MAJOR shift they're seeing in buyer behaviour in 2026 and answer the question: Is Spain really a Safe Haven?

From US buyers seeking safety and predictability, to UK and Irish families who've simply had enough of rising costs and weak leadership , Sandra and Warner share exactly what they're hearing on the ground, on discovery calls, and during property tours on the Costa del Sol.

This is the conversation that's happening behind closed doors.

And in this episode, they're saying what others haven’t said out loud.

You’ll hear ⬇️

✔️ The REAL impact of geopolitical uncertainty on the Costa Del Sol

✔️ The shift in buyer type and what it means for you

✔️ What US buyers are really saying (even when they won't say it directly)

✔️ Why UK and Irish buyers are fed up and what's pushing them over the edge

✔️ How Spain's international leadership is attracting a new wave of buyers

✔️ The real cost of living in Spain vs the UK and Ireland

✔️ Why safety, predictability and values-led culture are now the #1 priority

Thinking about making your own move to Spain?

👉 Book your property consultation call with the WL Costa Properties Team:

https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers/

More free resources:

📘 Download our Buyer’s Guide (costs, legal checks, timelines & more):

https://wlcostaproperties.net/our-comprehensive-digital-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=buyers_roadmap

📧 Email our team: info@wlcostaproperties.net

📱 Call / WhatsApp: +34 602 42 89 28

📍 Visit our office:

Avenida Bonanza Local 21, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, Málaga

Walk-ins: 10am–2pm | After 2pm by appointment

If you're using AI tools like ChatGPT for your property search in Spain, this episode is essential listening before you make any decisions.

In this episode, Sandra is joined by AI educator and startup CEO Susanne Drews (Chemp AI), who has lived in Spain for 20 years, to unpack the real risks of relying on AI for your property search on the Costa del Sol.

You’ll hear exactly how to use it wisely alongside expert, on-the-ground advice.

Whether you're planning to invest, relocate, or buy a second home on the Costa del Sol, this conversation will change how you use AI in your property journey.

You'll hear ⬇️

✔Why ChatGPT is not a search engine and why that matters for property buyers

✔How AI 'hallucinates' property prices and legal information

✔A real case of a Spanish lawyer fined for using AI-invented laws

✔Why buyers are mistrusting real estate experts because of AI answers

✔How to use AI wisely to prepare for your property search

✔Malaga's rise as Europe's next major tech hub and what it means for property

Guest Details

Connect with Susanne Drews on Instagram: @susanne.ia

Thinking about making your own move to Spain?

👉 Book your property consultation call with the WL Costa Properties Team: https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers/

More free resources:

📘 Download our Buyer’s Guide (costs, legal checks, timelines & more):
https://wlcostaproperties.net/our-comprehensive-digital-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=buyers_roadmap

📩 Email our team: info@wlcostaproperties.net

📱 Call / WhatsApp: +34 602 42 89 28

📍 Visit our office:
Avenida Bonanza Local 21, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, Málaga
Walk-ins: 10am–2pm | After 2pm by appointment

Want to simply keep in the loop about life in Spain?

• If you want honest, expert advice about family life, relocating or property on the Costa del Sol, be sure to Follow us on Instagram or visit WL Costa Properties for insights on life in Spain.

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In this honest 10-year reflection, Sandra and Warner share the 10 biggest lessons they’ve learned from building a life in Spain over the past decade, including what they would do differently, the mistakes people still make, and the advice they now give their VIP clients before they buy or relocate.

This is the real behind the scenes lessons you only learn after years of actually living here.

You’ll hear ⬇️

✔️ The reality of living in Spain vs holidaying here

✔️ The real reason why choosing the right area sometimes matters more than a beautiful property

✔️ What people get wrong about paperwork, bureaucracy and doing it all alone

✔️ The real cost of life in Spain and where people miscalculate

✔️ Why homesickness is normal and how to plan for it

✔️ The truth behind learning Spanish before you move

Thinking about making your own move to Spain?

👉 Book your property consultation call with the WL Costa Properties Team: https://wlcostaproperties.net/buyers/

More free resources:

📘 Download our Buyer’s Guide (costs, legal checks, timelines & more):
https://wlcostaproperties.net/our-comprehensive-digital-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=buyers_roadmap

📩 Email our team: info@wlcostaproperties.net

📱 Call / WhatsApp: +34 602 42 89 28

📍 Visit our office:
Avenida Bonanza Local 21, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, Málaga
Walk-ins: 10am–2pm | After 2pm by appointment

Want to simply keep in the loop about life in Spain?

• If you want honest, expert advice about family life, relocating or property on the Costa del Sol, be sure to Follow us on Instagram or visit WL Costa Properties for insights on life in Spain.

Recommended Youtube watch:

Discovering Benalmadena: A Hidden Gem on the Costa del Sol | WL Costa Properties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFFREYnMZSg

Enjoying the Podcast? Leave Us a Review!

We know life is busy, but if you’ve been loving the podcast, we’d really appreciate it if you could take just a minute to leave us a review.

Tell us:

✔️ What’s been your favorite episode?

✔️ What’s the most helpful tip you’ve learned?

✔️ What do you want to hear more about?

Every review helps us reach more people just like you who are dreaming of a new life in Spain.

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