Owning property in Spain brings Spanish procedures and Spanish tax obligations into your estate. Those are separate questions from the law that decides who inherits, and the two are easily confused. This guide explains, in general terms, why many foreign owners make a Spanish will, how the law governing a succession is determined, and how Spanish inheritance tax works in Andalucía. Why consider a...

Mijas is one of the largest and most varied municipalities on the Costa del Sol, taking in the whitewashed hill village of Mijas Pueblo, the everyday town of Las Lagunas behind Fuengirola, and the coastal strip of Mijas Costa. It suits buyers who want a settled, year-round base with a genuine choice of setting, approximately 25 to 40 minutes from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Three very different...

Vélez-Málaga is the administrative capital of the Axarquía, and Torre del Mar is its coastal heart — a long beachfront promenade, a grid of accessible apartments and townhouses, and a market that generally offers a more affordable entry point than better-known towns further along the coast. This guide looks at where to buy, what it costs, and what everyday life looks like. One municipality, two...

Buying property on the Costa del Sol or Costa Tropical as a non-resident with Spanish bank financing is available to many overseas buyers, subject to the lender's eligibility and affordability assessment. Lenders offer dedicated non-resident mortgage products, though terms differ from those available to Spanish residents — particularly regarding loan-to-value ratios, documentation requirements, and the...

Marbella's €1M+ market is not one market but a collection of distinct micro-markets, each defined by location, property type and lifestyle. For an international buyer with a €1–3 million budget, the right choice depends on whether you prioritise beachfront prestige, golf-valley space, marina lifestyle or quieter modern villas. This guide breaks down the prime zones and the kind of property a...

Estepona has transformed over the past decade from a quiet fishing town into one of the most active property markets on the Costa del Sol — attracting both lifestyle buyers and investors drawn by its price growth in recent years, expanding infrastructure and reputation for lower entry prices than Marbella in many segments. The municipality offers a range of distinct zones, from the charming historic...

Benahavís is its own municipality in Málaga province, entirely separate from neighbouring Marbella, and one of the leading locations on the Costa del Sol for privacy and golf. Gated estates such as La Zagaleta, El Madroñal and Los Flamingos sit within its boundaries, drawing buyers who want security, space and golf on their doorstep. Here is what you need to know before buying. Where is Benahavís,...

Estepona and Marbella are neighbouring municipalities on the Costa del Sol — around 30 minutes apart by road, though driving times vary considerably by exact area and traffic — yet they offer distinctly different buying experiences. Marbella delivers established prestige, an international social scene and a mature luxury market, while Estepona offers a more traditional Andalusian town with newer...

If you are buying on the Costa del Sol with any intention of renting the property short-term, the regulatory landscape shifted during 2026, and parts of the national picture are still settling. What has not changed is that the framework which actually governs owners in Andalucía is the regional tourist-rental regime, and that you must register a property before advertising or letting it. This guide...

Off-plan buying — purchasing a property before or during construction — has been a defining feature of the Costa del Sol market in recent years. It offers the opportunity to acquire a newly built home at a price agreed before completion, with modern specifications and the protections that Spanish law attaches to new construction. It also carries risks that are structurally different from buying a...