For sale · Costa del Sol · Marbella
Available2-Bed Apartment in Muelle Ribera, Marbella
Residential complexMuelle Ribera
€540,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 104 m² built
Ref HT5496550Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment in Puerto Banús, Costa del Sol. This 104-square-metre home sits on the second floor of Muelle Ribera, where dual-aspect windows flood the open-plan living and dining area with natural light from both north and south. The north-south orientation means sunlight moves through the space from morning to evening, keeping the interiors bright without overheating in summer.
Both bedrooms are double-sized, and the principal bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom alongside the separate family bathroom. The open-plan layout connects the kitchen directly to the living area, creating 40 square metres of uninterrupted entertaining space. Interiors combine pale timber flooring, neutral wall tones, and Mediterranean tilework in the bathrooms. Built in 1975, the apartment retains period architectural details whilst presenting in excellent condition throughout.
Muelle Ribera stands in the centre of Puerto Banús, 200 metres from the marina where the waterfront restaurants and boutiques line the quayside. The complex occupies a residential street one block back from the promenade, close enough to walk to the port in under three minutes but set away from the evening noise. Marbella town centre lies 6 kilometres west along the coastal road, and Málaga airport is 55 kilometres east via the AP-7 motorway.
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Features
What this home includes
- Sea view
- Fitted kitchen
- Close to marina
- Close to the sea
- Close to town
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 104 m²
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Complex
- Muelle Ribera
- Area
- Puerto Banús
- City
- Marbella
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Puerto Banús, Marbella
Map shows the approximate Puerto Banús, Marbella area. The exact position of Muelle Ribera is not published. This property is in Puerto BanúsMarbellaCosta del Sol.
Playa Canina Ventura del Mar
8 mindrive
Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
6 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
3 mindrive
Hospital
2 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
6 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
54 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Puerto Banús
Can foreigners buy property in Puerto Banús?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Puerto Banús. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Puerto Banús?
Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.
