Abandoned Developments, Forced Sale and Buyer Risk Marbella has approved a new municipal regulation designed to deal with abandoned plots, unfinished developments, deficient buildings and ruinous structures. For buyers and investors, this is not just another urban planning headline. It matters because it changes how neglected urban land and stalled projects may be treated by the town hall, and it may...

What Buyers Should Really Know The Marbella property market in 2026 is still rising — but price growth alone does not explain what is really happening.Across much of Europe, residential markets have cooled under the pressure of weaker affordability, higher borrowing costs and more cautious buyer sentiment. Spain, however, has remained one of the strongest outliers, supported by structural undersupply,...

What the Latest Data Really Means for Buyers If you look only at headlines, the Marbella property market in 2026 seems easy to summarize: prices are high, demand remains strong, and the Costa del Sol continues to attract international buyers.But once you move beyond headlines, the picture becomes more interesting — and more useful.Different sources are measuring different parts of the market. Listing...

Buying property in Marbella isn’t just about finding the right villa or beachfront apartment. It’s about understanding the real numbers behind the purchase. And honestly, this is where many buyers get caught off guard.As a boutique agency based on the Costa del Sol, we believe clarity builds confidence. Below you’ll find a clear, up-to-date overview of property purchase costs in Andalusia, reflecting...

Spain’s 2025 anti‑squatter law (“anti‑okupa law”) radically sped up evictions in cases of illegal occupation. Fast‑track procedures now allow owners to recover properties in as little as 15 days through expedited trials. Before, there could be delays of up to two years under the old system. When squatters are detected quickly, police can act within about 48 hours. One thing to consider is the...

Why Prices Keep Rising and Marbella Stays in the Spotlight? Spain’s housing market entered 2026 at record strength, with double‑digit price growth, a rental market under extreme pressure and prime areas like Marbella among the most expensive in Europe. Many analysts are closely watching what could develop into Spain’s 2026 Housing Boom, as Marbella in particular is a focal...

Understanding where you are in the property cycle is one of the most powerful advantages you can have as a buyer or investor – especially in popular markets like Marbella and the Costa del Sol. In this article, we'll examine all 4 Phases and share how you can read the market before prices fall, which is essential for making more informed decisions. Phase 1 –...

A Focus on Marbella and the Costa del Sol This article takes a look at Spain Real Estate 2026 and what it could mean for buyers and investors interested in this region. The Spanish property market has been on a strong upward path in recent years, and the big question now is simple: what happens next? According to the idealista news article “What will happen to housing in 2026: possible scenarios,...

Many people say that what rises fast must eventually fall. When it comes to the Marbella property market, however, the numbers tell a very different story. This trend can be seen more broadly across the Spanish Property Market as well. Strip away the headlines and opinions, and look instead at real, notary-based transaction data, and a calm, mature and surprisingly resilient market emerges. This is not a...

Reyes Magos in Spain: A Tradition That Feels Like Home If you live on the Costa del Sol—or you’re thinking about making the move—you’ll quickly notice something special about early January in Spain. Streets fill with music, children’s faces light up, and the festive spirit suddenly peaks again. This is Reyes Magos, or Three Kings’ Day, and for many Spanish families, it’s the most important...