In light of the busy year we’re having at Realista, it’s no surprise to discover that Costa del Sol real estate sales are back at 2019 levels. Or that the transactions for new builds are way ahead. Statistics for August and for the first eight months of 2021 point to a frenzied property market. Busy… [Read more…]
Marbella ranks as the largest resort on the Costa del Sol and covers a wide geographical area. Along its 27km of coastline, the town has a wide variety of places to live. To help you choose where to buy a property, we’ve put together a guide to the best residential areas in Marbella. In this… [Read more…]
September saw Costa del Sol property prices reach a new record and register the highest hike in Spain. Pent-up demand in tandem with its pleasant year-round climate is driving the market now looking forward to an excellent end to this year. Highest price increase Figures for September published by Idealista show that the Costa del… [Read more…]
With around 1,000 new residents every month, Malaga province has one of the fastest-growing populations in Spain. And as a result, supply levels on the Costa del Sol property market are dropping fast. A new report proposes a fast-track licencing system to speed up permissions for new builds and alleviate the shortage of inventory. Fastest… [Read more…]
The second edition of InmoForum Malaga brought together experts in the Spanish and Costa del Sol property markets at roundtables and conferences. They discussed the future of real estate in both Malaga city and the Costa del Sol, price trends and the shift in property types in demand. In this article, we round up the… [Read more…]
Real estate with a price tag of over €1 million are dotted around Spain and all 50 provinces have at least one. But prime homes tend to concentrate in some areas and one of them is the Costa del Sol, currently home to over 23% of the total. And the enclave with the highest numbers… [Read more…]
While buying property in Spain is generally straightforward, you’ll undoubtedly find the procedure very different to the one in your home country. The market also has some quirks that are unique to Spain or a particular region. As a result, the buying process has the potential to be full of surprises. And not all of… [Read more…]
Since it emerged as one of the world’s top holiday spots in the 1960s, the Costa del Sol has been a perennial favourite with foreign buyers. Whether they’re purchasing a second home, buying a holiday let or adding Costa del Sol property to their investment portfolio, foreigners represent around 30% of the market in the… [Read more…]
As vaccine programmes advance and international travel returns to the agenda, what does this mean for real estate on the Costa del Sol? According to a recent report, the changes in the health situation and return of foreign visitors means a quick reactivation of the Costa del Sol property market, particularly in Q3 and Q4… [Read more…]
Marbella is already renowned for its shimmering firmament of Michelin stars plus a long list of some of the best restaurants in southern Spain. But there’s one place in the resort where exquisite cuisine comes into its own and in an emblematic location: Puente Romano Hotel. The main square and gardens at the hotel host… [Read more…]
Almost nothing beats enjoying delicious food on the beach as you watch the waves and enjoy the sunshine. But no, we’re not suggesting a picnic but a proper meal in one of the beach restaurants on the Costa del Sol. Known as chiringuitos in Spanish and dotted all along the coast, these establishments are something… [Read more…]
The western Costa del Sol luxury property market has grabbed the headlines time and time again this year as the activity reaches levels not seen since the late 2000s. Homes with seven-digit price tags are changing hands more than ever and demand appears to be unprecedented. But what lies behind this frenzied market activity in… [Read more…]
