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Market updates and analysis from people who live and work here.
Market Update
6 min read
Four Seasons Is Breaking Ground in Marbella. Here Is What That Means for Buyers.
A €650–740M branded residence investment at Los Monteros is not just a hotel opening. Here is what the Four Seasons effect means for property prices in east Marbella.
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Market Update
5 min read
Málaga Sales Are Down. Marbella Didn't Notice.
Málaga province recorded a 9.3% drop in Q1 2026 sales. Here is why Marbella's luxury market is telling a different story, and what it means for buyers in 2026.
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Market Update
5 min read
Newark to Málaga. Nonstop. What the New United Route Means for US Buyers.
United Airlines now flies Newark to Málaga nonstop in 7h45m. Here is what the first US direct route to Marbella's airport means for East Coast buyers in 2026.
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Buyer's Guide
12 min read
Which Marbella Area Is Right for You? A Buyer's Guide to the 5 Prime Addresses.
A buyer's-agency guide to Marbella's five prime areas with 2026 price data, drive times, and the right-buyer profile for each. Golden Mile, Nueva Andalucía, Benahavís, East Marbella, and Estepona — sourced and compared.
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Buyer's Guide
9 min read
The Safest Areas in Marbella to Live and Buy
A buyer's guide to security in Marbella: gated urbanisations, low-crime areas, investment safety, and how to check the legal status of any property. Updated 2026.
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Buyer's Guide
10 min read
The Best Marbella Areas for Nordic Buyers (2026)
A Marbella area guide written for Norwegian and Nordic buyers: Nueva Andalucía, San Pedro, Benahavís, and the practical factors that matter most for Scandinavian buyers in 2026.
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Legal & Regulation
11 min read
Is It Safe to Buy Property in Marbella? What the Due Diligence Actually Looks Like.
Honest guide to property buying risk in Marbella: what changed after 2008, where illegal builds still exist, and the exact due diligence steps every buyer needs. Updated 2026.
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Buyer's Guide
7 min read
The Spanish Golden Visa Is Gone — What Norwegian Buyers Actually Need to Know
Spain cancelled the Golden Visa in April 2025. Here is what it means for Norwegian buyers: most never needed it, and the alternatives that matter (Beckham Law, NLV, EEA registration) still work. Updated 2026.
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Buyer's Guide
8 min read
Marbella vs Estepona vs Benahavís: Which Town Should You Buy In?
A real comparison for buyers choosing between Marbella, Estepona, and Benahavís: prices, liquidity, lifestyle trade-offs, and who each location is right for. 2026.
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Buyer's Guide
9 min read
The Real Cost of Living in Marbella — What Buyers Need to Budget
Honest breakdown of Marbella ownership and living costs: community fees, IBI, utilities, daily expenses, and what non-residents need to budget annually. 2026.
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Legal & Regulation
4 min read
Spain's Rental Court Ruling Didn't Free You From Registration — What Marbella Owners Need to Know
Spain's Constitutional Court struck down the national short-term rental registry in May 2026. But Marbella owners are still fully subject to Andalusia's VFT licensing requirement. Here is what actually changed — and what did not.
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Legal & Regulation
5 min read
Tourist Licences on the Costa del Sol — What Every Buyer Needs to Know
Tourist licence rules on the Costa del Sol explained for international buyers — Fuengirola freeze, August 2026 platform deadline, and what to check before you buy.
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Buyer's Guide
8 min read
La Zagaleta vs Sierra Blanca: The €5M+ Buyer's Comparison
A direct comparison of price, security, lifestyle, and access for buyers at the €5M+ level: La Zagaleta's private gated estate versus Sierra Blanca's Golden Mile foothills. Live market data, July 2026.
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