Property for sale on the Costa del Sol – apartments & villas
The Costa del Sol is one of the most popular parts of Spain for buying property.
A sunny climate, beautiful beaches and good infrastructure draw buyers from all over the world.
You’ll find high-end villas in Marbella, modern apartments in Estepona and more affordable homes in places such as Manilva, Casares and Mijas Costa.
On this page you’ll find selected properties in towns along the coast – for living in or for letting out.
THE MOST POPULAR TOWNS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL FOR BUYING PROPERTY
The Costa del Sol offers many good places to buy property.
Each town has its own character and draws different buyers
— from investors to people looking for a quiet place to live by the sea.
SELECTED PROPERTIES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
Below you will find apartments and houses currently for sale on the Costa del Sol,
in towns such as Málaga, Torremolinos, Marbella, Estepona, Mijas, Fuengirola, Benahavís, San Pedro, Nueva Andalucía, Benalmádena, Manilva and Casares.
WHY BUY A PROPERTY ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
The Costa del Sol combines good infrastructure, Málaga International Airport, a wide choice of restaurants,
marinas and around 70 golf courses.
It attracts buyers from Poland, Scandinavia, the UK
and the United States.
For many of them, an apartment or house here is both a way of life and a long-term investment.
HOW MUCH DOES PROPERTY COST ON THE COSTA DEL SOL?
Prices on the Costa del Sol vary with the location, the view and the standard of the development.
Typical starting prices in the region:
• apartments from €200,000
• apartments near the sea from €300,000
• apartments with sea views from €400,000
• houses and villas from €500,000
• high-end villas in Marbella from €1 million
How to buy a property on the Costa del Sol – step by step
Buying property in Spain follows a clear, well-established procedure. The sale is completed before a notary, and the property’s legal status is checked at the Land Registry.
Here are the main stages of the purchase.
1️⃣ Choosing a property
We help you find an apartment or house that suits your needs – both for living and as a rental investment.
2️⃣ Property reservation
Once you have chosen a property, you sign a reservation agreement and pay a reservation deposit to take it off the market.
3️⃣ Checking the legal status
The lawyer checks the property in the Registry (Registro de la Propiedad), including any encumbrances, debts or mortgages.
4️⃣ Preliminary contract
A purchase agreement (Contrato de Arras) is signed and the buyer usually pays around 10% of the property value.
5️⃣ Notarial deed
The title deed (escritura) is signed before a Spanish notary. The deed is then registered at the Land Registry.
6️⃣ Key collection
On completion, the new owner receives the keys.
Costs of purchasing a property in Spain
On top of the price, you need to budget for the costs of the purchase itself.
As a guide, they come to around 9–11% of the price for a resale property and 12–13% for a new build, and include:
• purchase taxes (ITP on resales; IVA and stamp duty on new builds)
• notary fees
• Land Registry fees
• legal fees
• document translations
WHY IT'S WORTH BUYING WITH OUR AGENCY
We support international buyers through every stage of buying on the Costa del Sol.
✔ a shortlist of carefully checked properties
✔ help with negotiating the price
✔ coordination with lawyers and notaries
✔ experience with international buyers, including clients from the US
✔ help after you have bought