Costa del Sol Renovations editorial team · Updated 21 September 2026 · 2 min read
List the changes essential to your decision and which are merely desirable. Check access, service condition and the potential need for further investigation. Keep any preliminary renovation allowance clearly provisional until the relevant scope and constraints have been established.
Three decisions to get right
- Arrange a condition survey before fixing your renovation budget.
- Separate essential repairs from layout and finish preferences.
- Check the feasibility of key changes before committing.
Explore the wider picture
Quality, handover and aftercare
Make it specific to your villa
Planning guidance. Final specifications, permissions, costs and timescales depend on a property survey and the agreed scope.