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Buying a home
Houses for sale in Málaga and the Costa del Sol
Villas, penthouses and apartments for sale in Marbella, Benahavís, Estepona and Málaga, hand-picked one by one and with support in English, Spanish and German from the first viewing to the notary.
Buying on the Costa del Sol
Why buy with Why Malaga?
Buying a house in Málaga or on the Costa del Sol from outside Spain shouldn’t depend on duplicated listings or intermediaries who don’t know the area. We support you from the first search to the signing at the notary:
A tailored selection: villas, penthouses and apartments in Marbella, Nueva Andalucía, Benahavís, Estepona and Málaga, including off-market properties.
A safe purchase: we check charges, licences and debts with independent lawyers before you sign anything.
Remote viewings: live video calls and complete documentation so you can decide from your home country.
A coordinated arrival: with our relocation service we handle your NIE, bank account, utilities and school in parallel.
Featured homes for sale
Villas, penthouses and apartments for sale in the best areas of the Costa del Sol. Ask us about current availability and off-market opportunities.
Luxury Duplex with Private Pool and Panoramic Views – La Alborada, Benahavís.
Alborada Homes, Benahavis Details
Refurbished Apartment with Sea and Mountain Views in a Popular and Unique Community
Nordic Royal Club, Estepona Details
Semi-Detached Villa with Panoramic Sea and Gibraltar Views on the Costa del Sol
Bahia de las Rocas, Manilva Details
Brand-New Apartment with Spacious Terrace and Views in Los Hidalgos, Manilva
Los Hidalgos, Manilva Details
Guide to buying a house in Málaga and the Costa del Sol
What taxes you will pay, where to buy and how we work with you.
Resale or new build
Purchase taxes depend on the type of home. Read our complete guide.
Resale home
7% transfer tax (ITP) in Andalusia, plus notary, land registry and gestoría. Set aside around 8–10% of the price for purchase costs.
New-build home
10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), with developer guarantees and stage payments. Set aside around 12% of the price for costs.
Houses for sale by area and price per m²
Average sale price per square metre and annual change in September 2026, according to idealista. Across the province of Málaga, the average is €4,317/m², 6.6% more than a year ago.
Marbella
The benchmark market on the Costa del Sol: the Golden Mile, Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía. Average of €5,967/m² (+3.2% in a year).
Benahavís
Golf, privacy and gated communities such as La Zagaleta or La Quinta. Average of €5,602/m² (+6.5% in a year).
Estepona
The fastest-rising area: new builds and a family atmosphere on the New Golden Mile. Average of €5,021/m² (+17.1% in a year).
Málaga city
Urban life, culture and connections, with strong rental demand. Average of €3,969/m² (+4.1% in a year).
Mijas and Fuengirola
A family-friendly coast half an hour from the airport. Mijas, €3,717/m² (+8.5%); Fuengirola, €4,452/m² (+1.1%).
Benalmádena and Torremolinos
Sea views and quick access to Málaga. Benalmádena, €4,188/m² (+5.1%); Torremolinos, €4,199/m² (+7.1%).
How we work
A clear process, with a single point of contact from start to finish.
1. Tell us what you need
Area, budget, type of home, timing and whether you need a mortgage or have to sell another property first.
2. Selection and viewings
We send you a tailored selection, including off-market homes, and arrange viewings in person or by live video call.
3. Legal checks and offer
We check charges, licences and debts with independent lawyers and negotiate the price for you.
4. Notary and arrival
We accompany you to the signing at the notary and, if you need it, full relocation: NIE, bank account, utilities and school.
Selling a house on the Costa del Sol? We'll help you sell it
We present your home to our network of international buyers, including off-market and with complete discretion. We handle the valuation, marketing and negotiation through to the signing at the notary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about houses for sale in Málaga and the Costa del Sol
Buying a house on the Costa del Sol as a foreigner raises very specific questions: what taxes you pay, whether you can get a mortgage, how long the process takes or which area to choose. These are the questions our clients ask us most often. To go deeper, read our guide to buying a home in Málaga as a foreigner.
Yes. Anyone, whether or not they live in Spain and whatever their nationality, can buy a home in Málaga or on the Costa del Sol. You only need an NIE (Foreigner Identification Number) and, in practice, a Spanish bank account to pay taxes and utilities.
For a resale home you pay transfer tax (ITP), which is 7% in Andalusia. For a new build, 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty. Notary, land registry and gestoría fees come on top. We explain it with examples in our guide to taxes when buying a house in Málaga.
As a rule of thumb, set aside between 10% and 13% of the price for taxes, notary, land registry, gestoría and lawyer, depending on whether it is a resale or a new build. If you buy with a mortgage, you will also need the deposit the bank does not finance.
Yes. Spanish banks usually lend between 60% and 70% of the value to non-residents, compared with a usual maximum of 80% for residents. They will ask for proof of income, your credit history and a valuation of the property. We put you in touch with banks and mortgage advisers who work with international clients.
It is the tax identification number for foreigners and you need it to sign the deed and pay the taxes. You can apply for it in Spain or at a Spanish consulate, or through a representative with power of attorney. We recommend applying as soon as you start looking.
Once the offer is accepted, the usual steps are a reservation contract, then the arras contract and the deed at the notary within about four to eight weeks. If you need a mortgage or the property has pending paperwork, it can take longer.
It is the private contract that secures the property until the signing at the notary. The buyer pays a deposit, usually around 10% of the price. If the buyer pulls out, they lose the deposit; if the seller withdraws, they must pay back double.
It is not compulsory, but it is highly recommended. An independent lawyer checks the land registry extract, charges, licences and that there are no IBI or community debts, and usually charges around 1% of the price. We explain it in our legal due diligence guide.
It depends on what you are looking for. Marbella and Benahavís are the heart of the luxury market; Estepona has seen the biggest rise over the last year, at 17.1%; and Málaga city combines urban life with strong rental demand. We help you compare areas with real data before you decide.
Yes. Some of the best villas on the Costa del Sol are sold discreetly, without public listings. We work with owners and partners who entrust these sales to us. We explain it in our article on the Costa del Sol off-market.
Yes. We arrange live video-call viewings, send you all the documentation and you can sign through a notarised power of attorney in favour of your lawyer. Even so, if possible, we recommend seeing the property in person before signing.
No. Since April 2025, buying a home no longer gives access to the Golden Visa. There are other routes, such as the non-lucrative residence visa or the digital nomad visa. We explain it in our article on the end of the Golden Visa in Spain.
The main ones are IBI (property tax), the refuse collection fee and community fees, which can be significant on developments with pools, gardens and security. If you do not live in Spain, you will also pay Non-Resident Income Tax on the property every year.
Yes. With our relocation service we coordinate the purchase together with the NIE, bank account, utilities, school and healthcare, through a single point of contact.
Looking for a house for sale on the Costa del Sol?
Tell us the area, budget and type of home, and we'll send you a personalised selection of houses for sale, including properties outside our public listings. If you want to sell, we'll help you find an international buyer.
Residential areas
Exclusivity in the most distinguished locations
From contemporary villas in the hills of Marbella and Estepona to state-of-the-art penthouses in the financial centre of Malaga or the residential exclusivity of Higuerón, we select only the environments that guarantee sustained appreciation and an unrivalled lifestyle.
