Investment

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...

American Buyers in Marbella: The Complete Guide to Buying Property from the US in 2026  Compiled by LUXO Estates using data from the Colegio de Registradores, Spain's Notarial Portal, the US Embassy in Madrid, Málaga Airport statistics, and specialist advisors in US-Spain cross-border property transactions and taxation. For most of the past three decades, American buyers in Europe went to the French...

The Beckham Law Explained: How to Pay Less Tax When Moving to Marbella Guide prepared by LUXO Estates with data from the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT), Article 93 LIRPF, DGT consultations V1207-25 and V1068-25, and specialist international tax advisors active on the Costa del Sol. This article is informational only — always consult a qualified Spanish tax adviser for your personal situation before...

Marbella Property Market Report 2026: H1 Data, Prices and Outlook Compiled by LUXO Estates using verified data from the Spanish Notaries' Statistical Portal, the Land Registry (Registradores de España), INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística), Tinsa by Accumin, Idealista, Knight Frank's PIRI 100 Index and the Ministerio de Fomento. Sources cited throughout. This Marbella property market report 2026...