Costa Del Sol – Explained
Clear, current guides to buying, selling, renting and living in Marbella and across Spain — written by the people who do it every day.
The Essential Guides
Our three in-depth guides to the big decisions: buying, selling and financing a home in Spain.
Every Guide
BuyingHow to Buy Property in Spain: The Complete Guide for International Buyers
From your NIE to the keys: every step of buying a home in Spain, the taxes and costs to budget for, and the mistakes international buyers most often make.
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SellingSelling Property in Spain: The Process, Taxes and Costs Explained
What to prepare, what you'll pay and how a sale actually runs — from valuation to the notary — whether you live in Spain or abroad.
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FinanceSpanish Mortgages for International Buyers: How They Work In 2026
How much a Spanish bank will lend you as a resident or non-resident, fixed or variable, what you pay and what the bank pays — and how to prepare so it doesn't hold up your purchase.
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BuyingWhat Does it Cost to Buy a Property in Marbella? Taxes and Fees In 2026
Every tax and fee on top of the purchase price — resale and new build — with worked examples, so there are no surprises at the notary.
Read the guideLivingSpain's Golden Visa Has Ended: How to Buy a Home and Live in Spain In 2026
The property-for-residency route closed in April 2025. Here's what replaced it for non-EU buyers who want to spend more than 90 days a year in Spain — with the 2026 income figures.
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RentingHoliday Rental Licences in Marbella and Andalucía: The Rules In 2026
Registration, minimum standards, your building's vote and your tax: everything you need before you let your home to holidaymakers on Costa Del Sol.
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AreasMarbella, Estepona or Benahavís? Where to Buy on Costa Del Sol
Three neighbouring municipalities, three very different ways of living. An honest local comparison to help you decide where to focus your search.
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LivingMoving to Marbella: Residency, Schools, Healthcare and Everyday Life
A practical relocation guide: the paperwork in the right order, schools and healthcare, getting around, and what life on Costa Del Sol is like beyond the summer.
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BuyingNew Build or Resale in Spain? Taxes, Protections and How to Choose
Off-plan, key-ready or an established home? How the taxes, payments and protections differ — and the questions to ask before you choose.
Read the guideYour Property on Costa Del Sol – Handled End to End
One boutique team for every stage — from finding the right home to selling it, letting it or making it new again