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Marbella is a Costa del Sol city at the foot of the Sierra Blanca, between Málaga and Gibraltar. The average asking price is €5,956 per square metre, up 4% in a year (idealista, August 2026) — the highest in our catalogue. Below are the homes for sale.

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A real city, not just a resort

According to Spain's National Statistics Institute, Marbella had 159,786 residents in 2025, the second-largest municipality in Málaga province after Málaga itself and the seventh in Andalusia. So the city runs all year round: schools, hospitals and services do not close at the end of the season.

The old town, with its narrow whitewashed streets, is gathered around the Plaza de los Naranjos. West of the centre lies Puerto Banús.

Málaga airport is 50 km away, about 39 minutes by car. Gibraltar airport, with its UK flights, is 77 km and about 1 hour 10 minutes, across the border.

Prices

The average asking price is €5,956 per square metre (idealista, August 2026), up 4% over the year. For comparison, neighbouring Estepona is at €4,961 and Mijas at €3,711. Marbella is the most expensive town in our catalogue — and the calmest riser: 4% a year against 17% in Estepona. Everything we currently offer here is new build.

Buying as a UK citizen after Brexit

Since Brexit, UK citizens are non-EU buyers. You can buy property in Spain; what changed is how long you can stay — up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Owning a home does not give residency: Spain abolished the investor "golden visa" on 3 April 2025. To stay longer without working, the route is the non-lucrative residence visa.

Taxes in Andalusia

New build: 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty. Resale: 7% transfer tax, charged on the cadastral reference value if that is higher than the price. Notary and registry fees on top.

How your money is protected

The developer must guarantee the return of everything you pay before handover, by bank guarantee or insurance, from the moment the building licence is granted. Payments are staged: a reservation of usually €6,000–10,000, 20–40% on signing, then instalments during construction. Video viewings; signing under power of attorney. You will need an NIE from a Spanish consulate in the UK. Banks typically lend non-residents up to 70%. Community fees usually run €40–120 a month, more in high-end developments with security.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Marbella?
The average asking price is €5,956 per square metre, up 4% in a year (idealista, August 2026) — the highest in our catalogue.
How does Marbella compare with its neighbours?
It is dearer — Estepona is at €4,961, Mijas at €3,711 — but grows more steadily: 4% a year against 17% in Estepona.
What taxes apply in Andalusia?
New build: 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty. Resale: 7% transfer tax.
Which airport is closest?
Málaga, about 39 minutes. Gibraltar, with UK flights, is about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Can I live in Marbella full time as a UK citizen?
Not on a property purchase alone. Without a visa you can stay 90 days in any 180; for longer you need a residence visa such as the non-lucrative visa.

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