Four guides to buying new build on the Costa del Sol — what things cost, where the money goes furthest, what to check before you pay a deposit, and what the tax bill looks like. All four are built on our own portfolio of 632 new developments, not on market averages.
Prices
What €500,000, €1m and €2m buy near Marbella
Median starting prices in Mijas, Estepona, Marbella and Benahavís — and what each budget actually delivers.
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Areas
Benahavís, Estepona or Mijas — where the money goes furthest
Three towns, three different markets. Benahavís is two markets in one; Estepona has the deepest supply.
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Off-plan
Seven checks before you pay a deposit
Building licence, bank guarantee, payment schedule, late-delivery penalties and what the contract must say.
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Costs & tax
New build vs resale: the real cost of buying
VAT and stamp duty on new build, transfer tax on resale — and why you never pay both.
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Area guides
Living here — the area guides
Market data
Starting prices, medians and budget bands for every town we cover.
Budget guides
Every town ranked by starting price, from €196,000.
The four Mijas markets, and what each budget buys.
