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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.
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
NewsMembership 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.
NewsSmartmove Marbella has been awarded "best investment consultancy" for the third consecutive year in 2026
NewsSmartmove Marbella is a Luxury Lifestyle Awards Top 100 Real Estate Broker. What the award recognises, and why it matters when choosing an agency in Marbella.
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