Spain
Property for sale in Marbella
The Mediterranean's most established luxury coast
Marbella and the Golden Mile set the benchmark for Mediterranean luxury property, with Puerto Banús, Nueva Andalucía's golf valley and the gated hillside urbanisations of Sierra Blanca and La Zagaleta forming the core of the market.
Estepona to the west has become the growth story — a renovated old town, new beachfront developments and lower entry pricing — while Sotogrande remains the quiet, low-density alternative built around polo and golf.
The Marbella market today
The Costa del Sol is a genuinely liquid prime market: buyers come from across Europe, the Gulf and North America, and both new-build and resale segments are active. Price gaps between frontline beach, frontline golf and inland urbanisations are wide and worth understanding before you shortlist.
Who buys here
Relocating families, retirees, and investors who want an asset that can be let and sold quickly.
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Buying costs and taxes in Spain
Budget for these on top of the asking price of any Marbella property. Rates are statutory and, in Spain, set regionally — the figures below are the ones that apply to Marbella.
What it costs to buy in Spain
Buyer-side costs on top of the agreed price. Rates reviewed August 2026.
| Cost | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer tax (ITP) — resale | 6–10% | Set by each autonomous region. Valencian Community 10%, Andalucía 7%, Balearics 8–13% on a sliding scale. |
| VAT (IVA) — new build | 10% | Replaces ITP on a first sale from a developer. 21% on plots and commercial units. |
| Stamp duty (AJD) — new build | 0.5–1.5% | Charged alongside IVA only; region-dependent (Valencia 1.5%, Andalucía 1.2%). |
| Notary | 0.1–0.5% | Statutory scale, degressive with price. |
| Land registry | 0.1–0.3% | Statutory scale. |
| Lawyer | ~1% + VAT | Market rate for independent conveyancing; strongly recommended. |
| Mortgage costs | 0.5–1.5% | Valuation and arrangement fee if financing. Since 2019 the bank pays AJD on the mortgage deed. |
| Realistic total (resale) | 10–13% on top of the price · new build: 12–14% (IVA + AJD + fees) | |
Annual cost of ownership
| Charge | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IBI (council property tax) | 0.4–1.1% | Of the cadastral value, which is usually well below market value. |
| Non-resident income tax | 19% / 24% | On imputed or actual rental income. 19% for EU/EEA residents, 24% otherwise. |
| Rubbish & community fees | €200–€4,000 | Community fees depend entirely on the urbanisation's facilities. |
Indicative figures for guidance only, not tax advice. Regional rates change — confirm with your lawyer and the official source: Agencia Tributaria — property transfer taxes.
Marbella buyer questions
- Is Estepona cheaper than Marbella?
- Generally yes. Estepona typically offers more square metres for the same budget, with the trade-off of being further from Puerto Banús and the Golden Mile.
- What are the running costs of a Marbella villa?
- Budget for IBI property tax, community fees in gated urbanisations, pool and garden maintenance, insurance and — for non-residents — the annual non-resident income tax declaration.