MARENA ESTATES
The process, the costs, the taxes, the areas and daily life. What we explain to our clients every week, written down.
Buying guide
NIE, bank account, lawyer, arras contract, nota simple, escritura: the full process of buying property in Spain as a foreign buyer, with a realistic timeline.
Updated 20 September 2026
Tax guide
ITP, VAT, AJD, notary, lawyer, IBI, modelo 210: a full breakdown of purchase and ownership costs for property in Andalusia, with worked examples.
Updated 20 September 2026
Buying guide
Loan-to-value, rates, required documents, timeline and alternatives: how non-residents obtain a Spanish mortgage to buy property in Spain.
Updated 20 September 2026
Buying guide
Taxes, prices, timelines, guarantees: a data-based comparison between off-plan and resale purchases on the Costa del Sol, with a typical payment schedule.
Updated 20 September 2026
Buying guide
A zone-by-zone comparison of the Costa del Sol: buyer profiles, price per m², strengths and drawbacks, to help you decide where to buy between Marbella, Benahavís, Estepona or Sotogrande.
Updated 20 September 2026
Buying guide
Choosing an area, planning maintenance for a home closed for months, and understanding stay rules: the guide to a second home on the Costa del Sol.
Updated 20 September 2026
Investment guide
Rental yields by property type in Marbella, long-let vs holiday rental, deductible costs, VFT licence and modelo 210 taxation for non-residents.
Updated 20 September 2026
Relocation guide
International schools, hospitals, transport links, admin steps and cost of living: what you need to know before settling in Marbella year-round.
Updated 20 September 2026
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