Properties for Sale in Marbella
Marbella is on the Costa del Sol.
Marbella is on the Costa del Sol.
2,043 properties for sale in MarbellaAvg €6,020/sqmUpdated daily · Last sync 28 Oct 2026
Explore the Marbella area guide.
Marbella sits on the southern coast of Spain between the Sierra Blanca mountains and the Mediterranean, offering a mix of old-town character, beachfront living, and golf-course communities spread across more than 25 kilometres of coastline.
The town centre preserves its whitewashed Andalusian core around Plaza de los Naranjos, where narrow streets open onto cafés and local shops. To the west, Puerto Banús draws a yachtier crowd, while neighbourhoods like Nueva Andalucía and Aloha cluster around courses such as Real Club de Golf Las Brisas. East of the centre, residential pockets stretch toward Elviria and Cabopino, each with their own marina or beach club. Property for sale in Marbella spans ground-floor apartments with garden access, penthouses overlooking the sea, and detached villas on hillside plots with views toward Gibraltar and the Moroccan coast on clear days. Gated developments are common, many with pools, landscaped grounds, and on-site security. Older estates closer to the Golden Mile often sit on larger parcels of land, while newer builds in areas like Los Flamingos or Río Real follow contemporary design codes. Off-plan projects appear regularly, particularly inland where building land remains available. Day-to-day amenities are well distributed. Supermarkets, international schools, private clinics like Hospital Recoletas Salud Marbella, and gyms are accessible without crossing the town. The AP-7 motorway connects you to Málaga airport in under 45 minutes and to Gibraltar in less than an hour. Year-round golf, paddle tennis, sailing from Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen, and hiking trails into the Sierra de las Nieves are all within easy reach. Marbella suits buyers looking for an established infrastructure, a long season of sunshine, and a social calendar that runs through winter. Families value the bilingual schools and sports facilities. Retirees appreciate the healthcare access and walkable town centre. Remote workers find reliable fibre connections and coworking spaces, particularly around the old town and Puerto Banús.
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Process, costs and taxes, answered by our local team.
Resale properties in Marbella attract Andalucía's transfer tax, which starts at 8% on the declared purchase value and rises in bands to 10% on portions above higher thresholds. Newly built homes are exempt from transfer tax but carry VAT at 10%, plus a stamp duty of 1.5%. Your conveyancing lawyer will calculate the exact liability based on the property you are buying.
Sellers and agents in Marbella usually ask for a reservation deposit of around 3,000 to 10,000 euros to take a property off the market while contracts are prepared. This amount is credited toward your deposit when you sign the private purchase contract, which itself typically requires 10% of the agreed price. The reservation deposit is generally held in the agent's or lawyer's client account.
Most standalone villas in Marbella are freehold with no community charges, though many belong to gated urbanisations that levy monthly fees to cover security, gardens, and shared facilities such as pools or tennis courts. Apartments and townhouses virtually always form part of a community of owners, with fees that vary widely depending on the development's amenities and size. Your lawyer will confirm the ownership structure and provide details of any recurring charges before you commit.
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Map shows the approximate Marbella area, Costa del Sol.
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