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Your Essential Marbella Real Estate Guide

Welcome to the Marbella Property Guide

For decades, Marbella has stood for exclusivity, quality of life, and Mediterranean charm.
 This guide is aimed at buyers and sellers who want to make well-informed, legally secure, and financially sound decisions — while feeling confident every step of the way.

Buying Property in Marbella – Your Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Why Marbella? – Market stability & lifestyle benefits
  2. Choose the property type – New build, resale, villa, finca
  3. Understand the purchase process – Reservation, due diligence, notary
  4. Calculate additional costs – Taxes (ITP), notary fees, etc.
  5. Arrange financing – Spanish banks or international mortgage
  6. Meet legal requirements – NIE number, Escritura

Always work with a local lawyer who understands clients’ needs.

Selling Property – What You Need to Know

  1. Valuation: Determine the true market value of your property.
  2. Marketing: Local & international exposure, professional photography, home staging.
  3. Documents: Escritura, land registry extract, energy certificate, NIE.
  4. Costs & Taxes: Plusvalía tax, capital gains tax.
  5. Timing & Presentation: Home staging and targeting the right buyer segment.

Always work with a local lawyer who understands clients’ needs.

Tourist Rental Licenses – What You Need to Know

If you plan to rent short-term, you must meet regional requirements — from safety standards and air conditioning to guest registration and tax compliance. Regulations vary depending on the municipality, so always check locally before investing.