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Rais Rafikov
Founder, Listyco
Rais Rafikov is the founder of Listyco and has led marketing and technology for luxury real-estate sales teams on the Costa del Sol. He writes about Marbella-area property, Spanish tax and the mechanics of buying internationally, working from primary sources and verified market data.
Rais writes the Listyco journal, an English-language library on Costa del Sol and Spanish property built to be accurate, dated and citable. Every figure is traced to a named primary source.
Articles by Rais
Guides
Illegal Builds and Land Checks on the Costa del Sol: AFO, First-Occupation Licences and Buyer Safety in 2026
· 8 min read
Market
La Cala de Mijas Property Prices 2026: Notarial EUR/m2 for the Value Coast
· 3 min read
Areas
Mijas and Fuengirola: Costa del Sol Value Buying Guide 2026
· 7 min read
Compare
Sotogrande vs Marbella: Which Costa del Sol Market Suits Your Buyer Profile?
· 7 min read
Market
La Zagaleta Property Prices 2026: What Europe's Most Exclusive Estate Registers (Notarial EUR/m2)
· 3 min read
Market
San Pedro de Alcantara Property Prices 2026: Notarial EUR/m2 and the Marbella Discount
· 3 min read
Market
Nueva Andalucia Property Prices 2026: What Homes Actually Sold For (Notarial EUR/m2)
· 3 min read
Guides
How to Buy Property in Spain as a Foreigner: The Complete 2026 Process
· 9 min read
Areas
The Golden Triangle of the Costa del Sol: Marbella, Benahavis and Estepona Explained (2026)
· 11 min read
Guides
Do You Need a Spanish Will for Your Costa del Sol Property? 2026 Guide
· 8 min read
Guides
Modelo 720 in 2026: Declaring Foreign Assets as a Spanish Tax Resident
· 8 min read
Guides
The arras contract in Spain: reservation, deposit and what happens if you pull out
· 10 min read
Guides
Community fees in Spain: what the Comunidad de Propietarios costs owners in 2026
· 11 min read
Guides
Currency Exchange When Buying Property in Spain: Saving on the Transfer (2026)
· 12 min read
Compare
Digital Nomad Visa vs Non-Lucrative Visa: which route to living in Spain?
· 9 min read
Guides
Do You Need an Independent Lawyer to Buy Property in Spain?
· 7 min read
Guides
Non-Resident Rental Income Tax in Spain (Modelo 210): Rates and Deductions 2026
· 10 min read
Guides
Opening a Spanish Bank Account as a Non-Resident: 2026 Step-by-Step
· 7 min read
Areas
Puerto Banus Property Guide 2026: Marina Living, Prices and Who Buys Here
· 8 min read
Guides
Snagging a new-build on the Costa del Sol: the 2026 handover inspection checklist
· 9 min read
Market
Marbella rental yields 2026: what buy-to-let actually returns by area
· 8 min read
Guides
Spanish Inheritance Tax for Non-Residents in Andalucia 2026: the 99% Bonificacion Explained
· 8 min read
Developments
Design Hills Marbella by Dolce and Gabbana: the complete residences guide (2026)
· 8 min read
Guides
Annual Property Taxes for Non-Residents in Spain (IBI, Modelo 210, Wealth Tax) 2026
· 3 min read
Guides
Buying Property in Spain as an American in 2026: Tax, Visa and Process
· 4 min read
Living
Cost of Living in Marbella 2026: Monthly Budget for Expats and Relocators
· 6 min read
Guides
The Beckham Law in 2026: Spain's Special Tax Regime for Relocators Buying in Marbella
· 3 min read
Developments
EPIC Marbella by Fendi Casa: Europe's First Fendi Branded Residences (2026 Buyer Guide)
· 4 min read
Guides
UK Buyers on the Costa del Sol Post-Brexit: 90/180 Rule, Visas and Tax in 2026
· 4 min read
Guides
Getting Your NIE in Málaga for a Property Purchase: 2026 Step-by-Step
· 3 min read
Areas
Los Monteros and East Marbella: Beachside Living Buyer Guide 2026
· 9 min read
Guides
Costa del Sol Short-Let Rules 2026: VFT Registration, the 3/5 Community Veto and the Sanction Scale
· 5 min read
Guides
The Real Cost of Buying Property on the Costa del Sol in 2026 (10-13% on Top)
· 11 min read
Guides
Selling Property in Spain as a Non-Resident: 19% CGT, the 3% Retention and Plusvalía
· 9 min read
Guides
Buying Off-Plan on the Costa del Sol: Bank Guarantees, Stage Payments and 2026 Safety
· 9 min read
Guides
Property Transfer Tax in Andalusia 2026: ITP, VAT and AJD Explained
· 10 min read
Living
International Schools in Marbella 2026: Fees, Curricula and Catchment by Area
· 11 min read
Guides
Common Mistakes Buying Property in Spain (and How to Avoid Scams in 2026)
· 9 min read
Guides
Non-Resident Mortgages in Spain 2026: How Much Can a Foreigner Borrow?
· 10 min read
Areas
Estepona and the New Golden Mile: The Costa del Sol's Fastest-Rising Market in 2026
· 10 min read
Guides
The 100% Tax on Non-EU Buyers in Spain: What's Actually True in 2026
· 10 min read
Guides
Spain's Golden Visa in 2026: It's Gone. Here's What Replaced It
· 8 min read