Looking back – more than just Costa Blanca real estate

When I look back today, Costa Blanca real estate has never been just about selling properties to me – it has always been about what comes after.

More than 10 years ago, I already had a clear vision that simply selling a property was not enough. Many of our clients, especially international buyers, needed more. They were looking for security, support, and someone who would take care of their property even after the purchase – if they wished so.

That is exactly how everything evolved.

What started as a traditional real estate business gradually became a complete ecosystem around property ownership on the Costa Blanca. Today, we don’t just sell properties – we support our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their investment.

One of the key steps was entering the rental market. With Alicante-Holiday, we have built a highly successful holiday rental business and now manage over 250 properties. This gives us real insight into the market – not from theory, but from daily hands-on experience.

As we grew, new challenges naturally followed. One of them was laundry – a crucial factor for quality and efficiency. Instead of relying on external providers, we built our own industrial laundry: Eco Blanco. With more than 15 dedicated staff members, this department not only handles all laundry processes but also takes care of the cleanliness of our holiday properties, ensuring that every property is delivered to guests in perfect condition. Today, it is an essential part of our system and guarantees consistently high standards.

Another important aspect was legal and tax security for our clients. That’s why we founded Alicante-Legal. With our own in-house lawyer, we handle all legal matters, including tax-related aspects, giving our clients complete peace of mind.

Over time, we also recognized the growing demand for renovations. Many buyers want to adapt or modernize their property after purchase. A few years ago, we responded by creating Alicante-Reno, which has since become very successful here on the southern Costa Blanca.

Looking at this development today, I can honestly say that it was never the result of a traditional business plan. It was built on real needs.

We listened, we learned, and we continuously improved.

This is exactly what allows us today to advise our clients differently. When I recommend a property, I don’t just see a sale. I see the rental potential, the long-term value, possible renovations, legal aspects – and most importantly, whether the property truly makes sense as an investment.

Because in the end, a property should not only feel right – it has to perform.

Rainer Schmitz