The Country Files

Malin Turlock, Peter Franke of Franke & de la Fuente and special guests Mary Dunne (MP Dunne – Hamptons International) and Sean Cannon (Panorama Properties Marbella) discuss the evolution of Irish buyers on the Costa del Sol.

They analyse how the collapse of the Celtic Tiger shifted market behaviour from speculation to conservative holiday home purchases. The conversation covers regional preferences, the importance of golf, and why Irish buyers now prioritise legal transparency and technical surveys.

This episode compares the real estate processes in Ireland and Spain. The panel highlights significant differences in transaction taxes, the role of solicitors, and the lack of a public land registry in Spain. It provides practical guidance on navigating Spanish property laws, managing inheritance tax expectations, and building trust with Irish clients who prefer low-key business interactions.