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The Costa del Sol pairs Mediterranean ease with rising international demand, particularly across Marbella and Benahavís, where boutique, low-density developments are increasingly prized over larger-scale resorts.
Hillside and coastal developments between Marbella and Benahavís, favouring architecturally distinctive, privacy-led properties over high-volume complexes.
NIE numbers, non-resident tax obligations, and off-plan payment schedules are all things we walk clients through plainly, well before any commitment is made.
Yes, buyers of any nationality can purchase in Spain. You will need an NIE (a foreigner identification number for tax purposes) and, in practice, a Spanish bank account to complete the purchase and pay bills.
No. Spain closed its property-based Golden Visa route in April 2025, so buying a home no longer qualifies you for residency on its own.
On a resale home you pay transfer tax (ITP), set by the region; in Andalusia, which includes Marbella, it is 7%. On a new build bought from a developer you pay 10% VAT plus stamp duty (AJD), 1.2% in Andalusia. Allow a further 1% to 2% for notary, land registry and legal fees.
You pay a reservation deposit, then sign a private purchase contract (often an "arras" contract with a deposit of around 10%), and complete by signing the title deed before a notary, after which the purchase is registered at the Land Registry. An independent Spanish lawyer should check the title and planning status before you commit.
Spanish law requires developers to protect deposits paid on homes under construction with a bank guarantee or insurance policy, so the money is returned if the home is not delivered. Ask for the guarantee certificate for every payment you make.
General guidance, reviewed October 2026, not legal or tax advice. We will introduce you to independent lawyers and tax advisers in Spain for your purchase.