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Luxury Property in Marbella

Mediterranean villa living with year-round rental demand.

Luxury residential architecture in Marbella, Spain

The market in one paragraph

The Costa del Sol's prime golden triangle offers architect-led villas, golf, international schools and one of Europe's longest letting seasons. Foreign ownership is unrestricted.

Who this market suits

  • Second home
  • Family lifestyle
  • Seasonal income

The numbers, before the brochure.

Entry price

From EUR 850,000 for quality apartments in Nueva Andalucía

Prime pricing

EUR 4M+ for Golden Mile and La Zagaleta villas

Gross rental yield

4–6% gross on managed seasonal lets

Foreign / NRI ownership

No restrictions on foreign ownership; freehold title

Residency

Property-based residency routes have been withdrawn — treat purchase as a lifestyle decision

Taxes & duties

Transfer tax on resale or VAT on new-build; annual property and non-resident income taxes apply

Purchase process

Reservation, private purchase contract with deposit, notarial deed — six to ten weeks.

What to watch

Licensing for tourist letting is region-specific. Confirm before you underwrite rental income.

Where to buy in Marbella

Golden Mile & Sierra Blanca

Core prime; consistent resale.

La Zagaleta

Gated ultra-prime estates.

Estepona & Benahavís

Newer supply, better value per square metre.

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