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Marbella Luxury Property Prices Rising

The price of luxury housing in Spain continues to go up. In particular, the Andalusian coast is one of the destinations that most seduce both international and local investors. This has led to luxury housing soaring in price, with the average luxury home in the coastal haven now above 2 million euros. The luxury sector Continue Reading

Costa del Sol Q4 Home Sales 2004-2017 Year End

The final 2017 figures are in and they show that it was a great year for home sales in some areas and not so great for others. This article follows on from one I wrote following the release of the Q1 figures, which you can find here. Firstly, here are the home sales figures for Continue Reading

Not Enough Rental Property in Estepona

"impossible" to find rental property in Estepona

As rental costs increase many people are finding it difficult to find a home to rent in much of Spain. Down here on the Costa del Sol, Marbella is also suffering from low levels of long-term rental stock. It is certainly more difficult for those on a lower budget. There are new properties being built Continue Reading

Third Quarter Sees Rental Costs Rise

The price of housing for rent in Spain increased by 0.5% during the third quarter of 2017. This leaves the average price per square metre at 9.4 euros per month. The annual variation is +24%, according to the latest report from Idealista. Fernando Encinar, head of idealista studies, says “The end of summer brings with Continue Reading

Costa del Sol Q1 House Sales 2004-2017

Q1 Sales Graph - 2004 - 2017

According to the latest figures from the INE, July saw a 16.8% increase in the number of homes sold in Spain, when compared to the previous year. So, has the market stabilised? Are sales back up to pre-crisis levels? To try and answer those questions we take a brief look at the Q1 sales results Continue Reading

Cost of Renting Increased in Second Quarter

Rents in Marbella increased 11.6%

The average cost of renting increased in Spain by 4.8% during the second quarter of 2017. The average price per square metre now stands at 9.4 euros per month, according to a report from idealista. Average rental prices increased in all the autonomous communities during the second quarter except for Euskadi where prices fell by Continue Reading

Marbella Property Market Looking Strong

Frontline Golden Mile is seeing huge demand

Since the recovery of the Marbella property market began to show in 2013 the preference has been for new homes with the latest designs, facilities and features. The market for resale property also recovered but lagged behind the demand for new property. The demand for older properties with “potential” in prime locations is also recovering Continue Reading

Estepona Attracting Investment

The Valle Romano Golf Resort, Estepona

Investment fund HIG Capital has signed an agreement with real estate developer Neinor Homes for the purchase of 430 apartments located in the Valle Romano Golf complex in Estepona (Málaga), in a deal worth around 32 million euros. The Valle Romano Golf Resort is located next to a golf course of 60 hectares with eighteen Continue Reading

New Modern Villas Under Construction in Marbella

Sitting between Marbella and Estepona in the quiet residential area of El Paraiso, you will find a development of 18 modern villas currently under construction. The properties have been designed by renowned architect Pedro Iraburu Elizalde and although each of the villas follow a similar style of contemporary design, they are all unique. Set in Continue Reading