Benahavis property regularly ranks among the most expensive real estate in Spain, and 2022 was no exception. This enclave on the Golden Triangle ended the year with the priciest homes in the country. Marbella wasn’t far behind, with Sotogrande, Estepona and Mijas also making the top 20. As a result, the Costa del Sol confirms… [read more…]
As followers of the Realista blog are well aware, 2022 was one of the busiest years on record for Costa del Sol real estate. The latest statistics confirm this scenario, with both transactions and price rises set to break records. The sales levels, in particular, have led some analysts to refer to 2022 as the “golden year”… [read more…]
Over the last few years, the Costa del Sol has made a name for itself in the global sporting arena. This part of southern Spain has hosted several key tournaments at the international level, and 2023 promises to be no exception. In this blog article, we round up the main sporting events on the Costa… [read more…]
Costa del Sol new builds now have the second-largest market share in Spain. Furthermore, new-build prices have risen by €135,000 since 2016 and demand for new properties on the Costa del Sol exceeds supply by over 30%. Over 10% of the national share. A recent report from Colliers reveals that Costa del Sol’s new builds… [read more…]
As we’ve previously reported on the Realista blog, sales of Costa del Sol real estate have been brisk since the pandemic. The latest statistics for property in Marbella confirm this trend, as the resort registers its highest number of transactions ever. These figures place Marbella in the fifth position in Spain for most sales. Record… [read more…]
A focal point for investors, new residents, and tourists alike, Estepona ranks as one of the most vibrant spots on the Costa del Sol. As such, the resort attracts plenty of new projects and development and already has big plans for next year. In this article, we round up the main things to expect new… [read more…]
As has been the case on several occasions over the last 12 months, Costa del Sol property has registered the highest price increases in Spain. The latest places the uptick at 11.5%, taking the average square metre price in the province to €2,682. Real estate in Spain generally went up by 5.2%, although many provinces posted considerably… [read more…]
In the next in our series, we move inland slightly to Los Arqueros, a highly sought-after residential area near Marbella. We examine what’s available in this part of the western Costa del Sol and list the advantages of why you might want to buy property in Los Arqueros. This residential development centers around Los Arqueros Golf… [read more…]
It’s no secret that 2022 has been an exceptional year for property sales in Marbella. On the ground, we estate agents have experienced a hive of activity over the last nine months, and the latest statistics confirm our impressions. In the year to June, real estate transactions in Marbella rose by 74.4%, with the luxury… [read more…]
The western end of the Costa del Sol is famed for its world-class sporting facilities. As a result, this part of Spain is renowned for its golf courses, tennis academies, and riding schools. Racquet sports clubs often include paddle tennis, known simply as pádel in Spanish, an activity that ranks as one of the most… [read more…]
Luxury accommodation in Marbella has just added another property to its list with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Marbella. The latest edition is only the second Hard Rock Hotel in Spain and brings the world’s most iconic music brand to the Costa del Sol. Puerto Banus location The new hotel that opened in mid-July… [read more…]
Sales of Costa del Sol property in May totalled almost 3,738, the most for this month since 2007. Furthermore, the figure so far this year was over 50% more than 2021 and the fifth highest in the country. Despite high inflation and rising mortgage rates, the Costa del Sol real estate market continues to its… [read more…]
