Author & editorial authority
About Susan Hobbelin
In short: Susan Hobbelin is the primary author and editorial authority behind Spain Mortgage Calculator. She is the founder of Costa del Sol Lifestyle and co-owner of Awesome Content AS, and was previously a Property Consultant at HusmanHagberg Costa del Sol (autumn 2025 – summer 2026), with first-hand experience helping international audiences understand relocation, property buying and life in Spain.
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Her role on this platform
Susan sets the editorial direction for Spain Mortgage Calculator and is the named author and reviewer behind our guides. Her focus is transparency, independence and practical, educational information for foreign buyers — helping readers understand mortgage readiness and the property journey in Spain before they engage a regulated professional. Content is published under “Susan Hobbelin” or the “Spain Mortgage Calculator Editorial Team” byline, which she reviews.
Experience & areas of focus
Relocation to Spain
Years of helping international audiences understand the practical realities of moving to and settling in Spain.
Property buying for foreigners
First-hand familiarity with the foreign-buyer journey, from research and budgeting to the steps that lead up to purchase.
Life on the Costa del Sol
Founder of Costa del Sol Lifestyle, with deep local knowledge of the region most popular with foreign buyers.
Clear, educational content
Translating complex regulatory, tax and market information into plain-English, non-advisory guidance.
What Susan is — and is not
Susan writes and edits as an independent editor, researcher and relocation-focused content creator. To keep our information YMYL-safe and clearly within bounds:
- · She is not a mortgage broker or regulated mortgage intermediary.
- · She is not a financial adviser and does not give financial advice.
- · She is not a lender and does not offer or approve credit.
- · She is not a lawyer or a tax adviser.
- · Her content is educational and indicative only — decisions rest with regulated professionals and lenders.
How we work
Our process is documented openly. Read our editorial standards, mortgage information methodology, commercial disclosure and sources & transparency pages. For who operates the platform, see about & operator.