Straightforward advice, expert insight and an inside view of the Costa del Sol property market. From where to buy and what to invest in, to residency, lifestyle and the realities of owning a home in Spain. Everything we know, in one place.
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News testSmartmove Marbella has been named the number one luxury real estate investment consultancy on the Costa del Sol three years running, and ranks among the Top 100 Real Estate Brokers of the World. Here is what that recognition is built on
Spanish VisasThe main residency route for non-EU buyers since the Golden Visa closed. What you must show in 2026, the rule that catches out remote workers, and the tax question most guides leave until page nine.
InvestmentKey-ready villas, starchitect landmarks, fashion houses lending their names to residences, and Forbes holding its first Costa del Sol real estate forum in Marbella. How the coast moved from holiday homes to a global prime market
Area GuideAn in-depth comparison of the top residential areas across the Costa del Sol, from ultra-luxury enclaves like La Zagaleta to emerging hotspots like Estepona and the New Golden Mile.
InvestmentSpain now holds Europe's joint-largest branded residence pipeline, and much of it is being built on this coast. A guide to where the growth is on the Costa del Sol in 2026, which areas deliver the strongest rental yields, and why off-plan is outperforming resale.
Area GuideThirty-five years of golf above Nueva Andalucía, and now a 200-hectare country club resort with a lake at its centre. A guide to La Quinta and Real de La Quinta — the history, the villas, the views and what it costs.
InvestmentMarbella and Dubai attract many of the same international buyers, but offer very different property markets. We compare prices, rental potential, taxes, lifestyle and long-term investment considerations.
InvestmentA villa phase that opened at €4.295 million now sells from €6.395 million. An investment analysis of La Quinta and Real de La Quinta — the project, the pricing, the off-plan mechanics and what to verify before committing
Area GuideNine hundred hectares above Marbella, two private golf courses, a heliport and around 230 houses. A guide to La Zagaleta — its history, its estate, what it costs to buy and what it costs to keep.
Selling GuideA practical guide for property owners looking to sell in Marbella, covering valuation, marketing strategies, legal requirements, tax implications, and how to maximise your sale price.
InvestmentBuying off-plan on the Costa del Sol can be the best-value way into the market, or the most expensive mistake. These are the ten questions we put to every developer before we put a client into a scheme
News testMembership of the global body for leading luxury brands places Smartmove Marbella alongside the world's most recognised names in the sector. What the Chamber is, and why the membership matters to clients.
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