Guides
Our guides to buying property in Marbella, the taxes and fees when buying (2026), and selling a property in Marbella.
Buying property in Marbella
The steps to buy a home in Marbella and on the Costa del Sol, in order: NIE, checks, deposit contract, notary, taxes, Land Registry. Sources and deadlines.
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Taxes and fees when buying (2026)
What a buyer pays in Marbella in 2026: 7% transfer tax on resale homes, 10% VAT and 1.2% stamp duty on new builds, notary, registry. One worked example.
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Selling a property in Marbella
Selling a home in Marbella: the papers to have ready, the energy certificate, the town hall's tax, the 19% on a non-resident's gain and the 3% kept back.
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Areas
Which areas of Marbella are best to live in
Which areas of Marbella are best to live in: Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía, Puerto Banús, Benahavís, Marbella East and Estepona, in a table.