While Northern Europe reaches for woolly jumpers and braces for months of grey skies, something remarkable is happening on Spain's sunny coast. Our team recently gathered for a day that perfectly captured why October might just be the most underrated month on the Costa del Sol—and the smartest time to make your property move.

The Day That Says It All

The morning started at Planta Bistrot in Marbella Forum, where our entire team came together for breakfast and team building. Picture this: mid-morning sunshine streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows, t-shirts and sunglasses, and the kind of vibrant energy that only comes from living somewhere with 320 days of annual sunshine.

From there, we headed to Nosso for lunch and a proper team meeting, followed by an afternoon at the beach. Not because we're slacking—but because this is genuinely what October looks like here. While Copenhagen hits 12°C and Amsterdam battles drizzle, we're comfortably enjoying 22-25°C and crystal-clear skies.

This isn't a holiday. This is everyday life on the Costa del Sol.

Why Our Team is More Energized Than Ever

There's something about autumn here that brings fresh perspective. The summer crowds have dispersed, the authentic Spain re-emerges, and there's a palpable sense of opportunity in the air. Our team spent the day not just bonding, but sharing market intelligence, discussing emerging opportunities, and aligning on how we can serve our clients even better this season.

When you work with Konrad Real Estate, you're not getting a single agent—you're getting the collective expertise of our entire multilingual team. Days like these, where Lars shares insights from his golf course connections, Isabel discusses her latest market analysis, and Tommas brings three decades of experience to the table, directly benefit every client we serve.

The energy is real, the collaboration is genuine, and we're ready to channel all of it into helping you navigate what we believe is the year's best buying window.

The Strategic Brilliance of Autumn Buying

Here's what most international buyers don't realize: while everyone floods the market in spring and summer, autumn is when smart buyers make their moves. And this year, the advantages are particularly compelling.

Less Competition, More Attention

Summer's buying frenzy has settled. That beachfront apartment you're interested in? You're no longer competing with five other buyers. Sellers are more open to negotiation. Agents have more time to dedicate to your search. Estate agents and lawyers aren't juggling dozens of simultaneous transactions.

Our team can give you the focused, personalized attention you deserve—and that makes all the difference when navigating Spain's complex property laws.

Motivated Sellers Meet Year-End Planning

September through November brings a unique market dynamic. Sellers who didn't move properties during the summer rush are often more flexible on pricing. Meanwhile, many are looking to close deals before year-end for tax planning purposes.

This creates genuine negotiation opportunities that simply don't exist during peak season. With our insider knowledge and established local connections, we know exactly how to leverage this timing for your benefit.

The Weather Advantage You Can't Ignore

Let's be honest: it's hard to make clear-headed property decisions when you're either shivering in February or sweating through a 35°C August afternoon. October and November offer the goldilocks zone—warm enough to enjoy outdoor spaces, mild enough to properly inspect properties without discomfort.

You can realistically assess that terrace you'll be using year-round. You can envision morning coffee overlooking the Mediterranean without squinting into blazing summer sun. You can tour multiple properties in a day without exhaustion.

Market Clarity After Summer Volatility

By October, we have complete data on summer transactions, clearer insight into where the market is truly heading, and better understanding of inventory levels. This isn't speculation—it's strategic timing based on solid information.

Recent data shows Costa del Sol property prices have surpassed 2007 pre-crisis levels, with Málaga province averaging €4,263 per square meter. But within that headline figure, there are significant variations by area and property type. Autumn gives us time to analyze these trends properly and position you in the right market segment.

What We're Seeing Right Now

Our recent team discussions revealed several exciting opportunities emerging this autumn:

The emerging areas around Casares and Estepona continue to show strong value propositions, particularly for buyers willing to look slightly beyond the Marbella premium. Meanwhile, established areas like Nueva Andalucía are seeing inventory open up as summer buyers complete their purchases.

Interest rates remain favorable for international buyers, with some qualified purchasers accessing rates as low as 2% through our strategic banking partnerships. This, combined with autumn's negotiation advantages, creates compelling buying conditions.

Perhaps most importantly, we're seeing quality properties come to market from owners who held off during summer, preferring to list when they can attract serious, qualified buyers rather than holiday-season browsers.

The Lifestyle You're Actually Buying

Those photos from our team day at Planta Bistrot, Nosso, and the beach aren't just pretty pictures—they're evidence of the lifestyle shift you're considering. Our team isn't visiting these places; we live here. We know which neighborhoods feel right at different times of year, which developments deliver on their promises, and which hidden gems the tourists never discover.

Isabel, originally from Seville but London-educated, brings that perfect blend of Spanish authenticity and international perspective. Edward moved here from London's estate agency world and never looked back. Lars combines real estate expertise with executive coaching, understanding the life transitions our clients are making. This is the team working for you—not for the seller.

When we say we understand what Northern European buyers need, it's because many of us made the same move ourselves. We know the questions you're asking because we asked them too.

October's Promise: Clear Skies and Smart Decisions

Autumn on the Costa del Sol offers something rare: the clarity to make one of life's biggest decisions from a position of comfort, confidence, and strategic advantage. The weather is perfect. The market conditions are favorable. The competition has thinned. And our team is energized, aligned, and ready to help you navigate every step.

While this month's team gathering was about building stronger collaboration, it reminded us why we do this work. Every day we help international buyers access not just property, but a fundamentally better quality of life. Those morning meetings at Planta, those beach afternoons, that year-round sunshine—this becomes your reality, not just ours.

Ready to Make Your Move?

Our team is ready. The market is favorable. The weather is perfect. And autumn's window of opportunity won't last forever.

Whether you're a tech entrepreneur trading Silicon Valley stress for Mediterranean living, a Northern European professional seeking year-round sunshine, or an investor looking for smart value in an appreciating market, October offers the ideal conditions to make your Costa del Sol dream real.

We work for you—not the seller. We speak your language—literally, with fluency in English, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Polish. And we bring insider knowledge that only comes from living and working on the Costa del Sol, day in and day out.

The question isn't whether autumn is the right time to buy on the Costa del Sol. The question is: are you ready to trade grey October mornings for the lifestyle our team was celebrating just last month?

Let's talk. While Northern Europe settles into winter, your Costa del Sol autumn can be just beginning.