Guides
Property guides for the Costa del Sol
Practical, experience-based guides to buying, owning and selling property on the Costa del Sol — written by the Marbella Specials team.
Buyer's Guide
The Complete Guide to Buying Property on the Costa del Sol
Everything international buyers need to know — from your NIE number to signing at the notary. NIE, process, costs and taxes, areas, mortgages and the pitfalls to avoid.
By Erwin De Koster · Founder · Read the guide →
Property Guide
Marbella Apartments — Complete Buying Guide
839 apartments and 38 penthouses currently listed. Types, best areas, costs, parking and the questions to ask — from Old Town character homes to seafront penthouses.
By the Marbella Specials team · Read the guide →
Property Guide
Marbella Villas — From Golden Mile to Golf Valley
198 villas for sale. How the market divides by area — Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca, Golf Valley, Benahavís — what drives price, and the practical matters to check before buying.
By the Marbella Specials team · Read the guide →
Lifestyle Guide
Marbella Beaches — The Seafront Lifestyle
Blue Flag beaches, chiringuitos and beach clubs along more than 20 km of coast. Which beach suits which buyer, and why seafront property holds its value.
By the Marbella Specials team · Read the guide →
Property Guide
Marbella Townhouses — Space, Garden & Community
31 townhouses for sale. The middle ground between apartment and villa — layouts, communities, parking, costs, and the areas where townhouses make sense.
By the Marbella Specials team · Read the guide →
Area Guide
Old Town Marbella — Casco Antiguo & Plaza de los Naranjos
The historic heart of Marbella — whitewashed lanes, Plaza de los Naranjos, and property that combines Andalusian character with a walk-everywhere location.
By the Marbella Specials team · Read the guide →