Investment

Setting Up a Spanish SL to Buy Property in Marbella 2026: When It Works, When It Doesn't and How to Do It Right Using a Spanish SL to buy property is one of the most frequently discussed — and most frequently misunderstood — strategies among international investors considering Marbella. The pitch is appealing: corporate tax rates of 19-25% versus personal rates up to 47%, the ability to deduct...

VFT Licence Marbella 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Holiday Rental Registration Getting a VFT licence Marbella property owners need for holiday rentals is now more structured — and more important — than ever. Since 2025, Spain has introduced a three-tier registration system that means operating a holiday rental in Andalusia without proper licensing is not just inadvisable, it is illegal....

Off-Plan Property Marbella 2026: Risks, Returns and How to Buy Smart Off-plan property in Marbella is one of the most attractive investment strategies on the Costa del Sol in 2026 — and one of the most misunderstood. At its best, buying off-plan locks in today's price in a rising market, delivers 5-10% capital appreciation before you even receive the keys, offers flexible staged payments and gives you...

Scandinavian Buyers Marbella 2026: Why Sweden, Norway and Denmark Keep Coming Back Scandinavian buyers Marbella — it is a love affair that has been growing since the 1950s, and in 2026 it is stronger than ever. Swedish buyers alone account for approximately 13% of all property purchases by foreigners in Málaga province, making them the second-largest international buyer group after the British. In...

Marbella vs Sotogrande 2026: Where Should You Buy? Marbella vs Sotogrande — it is the question that every serious Costa del Sol buyer asks at some point. Both destinations offer luxury living, world-class golf, international communities and strong capital growth. But they are fundamentally different places that attract fundamentally different people. Choosing the wrong one is an expensive mistake....

Branded Residences in Marbella 2026: Dolce & Gabbana, Karl Lagerfeld, Lamborghini and What's Next Research compiled by LUXO Estates using data from the BRESI Global Branded Residences Index, Savills World Research and publicly available project data. All prices and completion dates reflect the most current information available at the time of publication. Marbella now hosts branded residences from...

How Much Does It Really Cost to Buy a Villa in Marbella? All Hidden Fees Explained (2026) Guide prepared by LUXO Estates using verified data from the Junta de Andalucía Tax Authority (ATAG), the Spanish Notaries' Council, the Land Registry and active transaction data on the Costa del Sol. All figures refer to Andalusia — the autonomous community covering Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona. The most...

New Build vs. Resale Property in Marbella: Which Is the Better Investment in 2026? Analysis prepared by LUXO Estates using data from the Spanish Notarial Portal, Tinsa, Idealista, and LUXO Estates transaction data. This guide covers both investment and lifestyle considerations — the right answer depends entirely on your specific situation. The new build vs. resale decision in Marbella is not about...