If you are looking for overseas property then it is essential to visit your chosen area before you decide and again when you buy. The chances are then, that if you are looking on the Costa del Sol, you’ll be thinking of going there for a holiday/research trip.

If so, the VIVA go live event launched thus week and running throughout July and August may be just the place to visit.

There really is no better way to find out what life is like in southern Spain than seeing it for yourself, say VIVA who point out that with this event you can see it all under one roof.

Every Thursday and Friday, from early morning until 10pm, Marbella’s fabulous 5* Don Carlos Hotel will host VIVA go live!, a showcase of all that’s great about the region. Visit and you’ll find essential information on buying a property, making the move, living and working in Spain, and of course thousands of freehold properties and new developments.

 The idea has been to make the experience as comfortable as possible. Take in the show at whatever pace you like – VIVA says there’s no rush, and no pressure. The VIVA team plus over 50 other companies will be on hand to give you all the practical advice you need, or just share their experiences of life on the sunshine coast.

Hundreds of likeminded people will be at Viva go live, people just like you looking to make the move, and people that already have, waiting to share their first hand knowledge and experiences with you. You can also meet legal and financial experts ready to guide you through the buying process, the Costa del Sol’s leading developers presenting their very latest new builds and specialist retailers and service suppliers who’ll help to make your new life happen.

The show is completely free and there’s no need to reserve tickets. If you would like travel advice or booking arranged for you, then VIVA have a specialist travel service who will be only to pleased to help.