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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NewsThis guide explains how the ranking is calculated, the factors behind the sharp rise in average income, the town's international profile and the implications for the local property market.
NewsFour Seasons is coming to East Marbella. A 32-hectare beachfront resort in El Pinar will bring a 105-key Four Seasons hotel, two beach clubs and about 127 branded apartments, townhouses and villas.
Market ReportTwo independent institutions now forecast Spain to lead European house-price growth into 2027 and 2028. A data-led outlook for Marbella and the Costa del Sol — the price forecasts, the delivery pipeline, and where the opportunity sits
NewsAndalucía plans to cut the property transfer tax on resale homes from 7% to 6.75% in 2027. What changes, what it could save in Marbella, and why buyers should still budget at 7% for now.
NewsSmartmove 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
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