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 GuideA guide to East Marbella — Los Monteros, Elviria, Las Chapas and Cabopino — what each area is like, what it costs in 2026, and who it suits.
Area GuideA decade of civic investment turned a working Andalusian town into the Costa del Sol's most talked-about address. A guide to Estepona — the old town, the promenade, the New Golden Mile, and why prices are rising faster here than anywhere else on the coast.
Area GuideTwelve kilometres of beaches, pine woodland and golf between Fuengirola and Marbella. A guide to Mijas Costa — La Cala de Mijas, El Chaparral, Calanova and La Cala Golf — and what life there is actually like
Area GuideValderrama, the polo fields, a working marina and sixty years of planning restraint. A guide to Sotogrande — how it was built, what it's known for, and what property costs there in 2026.
LifestyleEight weeks of beach clubs, ferias, bonfires on the sand and concerts in a quarry. A guide to what makes summer here worth the heat, and how residents actually spend it
Area GuideTwo hundred and fifteen hectares between Marbella and Sotogrande, most of it protected. A guide to Finca Cortesín — the championship golf, the hotel, the beach club and the residences inside the gates
News testSmartmove Marbella has been awarded "best investment consultancy" for the third consecutive year in 2026
LifestyleSeventy clubs in one province, a Ryder Cup, a Solheim Cup and more Robert Trent Jones designs than anywhere in Europe. A guide to the Costa del Sol's great courses, and what they mean for property.
Buying GuideA comprehensive step-by-step guide covering everything from initial research to collecting your keys, including legal requirements, taxes, financing, and expert tips for buying luxury property in Marbella.
Buying GuideA clear, detailed breakdown of every tax and cost involved in purchasing property in Spain, including upfront purchase costs and ongoing annual taxes for residents and non-residents.
Area GuideMarbella holds an Andalusian old town, a coastline of grand estates and one of Europe's best-known marinas within a few kilometres of each other. A guide to its distinct quarters and what each offers.
Buying GuideThe notary is not your lawyer, and a Spanish mortgage is only one of several ways to fund a purchase here. A practical guide to the legal and financial side of buying on the Costa del Sol, and how to run both in parallel.
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.
