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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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
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.
LifestyleWhat life on the Costa del Sol is like across all four seasons, and how the rhythm of the year should shape where you buy in Marbella.
Area GuideA broad green valley behind Puerto Banús, ringed by championship fairways and filled with some of Marbella's best villas. A detailed guide to Nueva Andalucía, every pocket, what each is like, and what they cost.
Spanish VisasThe route for people who want to live on the Costa del Sol and keep working. The 2026 income thresholds, the twenty per cent rule, and the tax regime that makes this visa worth more than it first appears
Area GuideThree hundred metres above the Golden Mile, gated and looking out to Africa. A guide to Sierra Blanca, what sits inside the gates, what neighbours it, and what it costs in 2026.
Area GuideFour and a half kilometres between Marbella town and Puerto Banús, where Marbella's reputation was made. A guide to the Golden Mile, the beachside, the hillside, and what it costs in 2026
InvestmentEl Chaparral, La Cala de Mijas, Calanova and La Cala Golf are the strongest investment positions on this stretch of coast, Marbella-standard living at around a third less per square metre, and a €120 million development programme under way at La Cala Golf
Area GuideA former hunting estate at four hundred metres, 150 villas among cork oak and pine, and views that reach Africa. A guide to El Madroñal, its history, its houses, its plots and what it costs
LifestyleBeyond the glossy brochures, discover what daily life in Marbella is really like, from international schools and healthcare to dining, sport, and the social scene that makes Costa del Sol living so special.
New guides, the quarterly market report, and the off-market homes we are allowed to mention. Written by the team, sent once, easy to leave.
