Apartment for sale in Marbella
Are you looking for an apartment for sale in Marbella, on the Costa del Sol? It is by far the most common type of property in the municipality: from studios to family duplexes, from around €200,000 up to more than €3 million for a front-line beach property. With more than 320 days of sunshine a year, an apartment remains the simplest option here, to live in as well as to let.
Marbella stretches over twenty-seven kilometres of coastline, from Cabopino in the east to Guadalmina in the west, all of it overlooked by the 1,215 metres of La Concha. Forty minutes from Málaga airport, the town combines an Andalusian old quarter around the Plaza de los Naranjos, the marina of Puerto Banús, and a year-round village life in San Pedro de Alcántara. A real asset for an international clientele.
I have specialised in the local property market for more than 10 years. I cover the whole coastline of the municipality, from the Milla de Oro to San Pedro. So I can help you look for an apartment with a garden, a penthouse with sea views, a new-build apartment off plan (obra nueva), or a resale property (reventa). Whatever your plans, I am here to help you find the right apartment.
To make settling in easier, I can also put a local network of lawyers and accountants at your disposal. They will guide you through every administrative step: obtaining your NIE (the foreigner's identification number), opening a bank account, signing at the notary’s office and Spanish taxation. On top of that, you can take advantage of maintenance and upkeep services, so that you can settle into Marbella with complete peace of mind.
Would you rather rent long term before buying? That is also an excellent way to get to know the area before committing.
Widening your search? Have a look at our villas for sale in Marbella, or at our apartments for sale in Estepona, in Manilva and in Casares.
Get in touch today to find the apartment for sale in Marbella that matches what you have in mind. Draw on my experience and my thorough knowledge of the market to make your property plans happen under the Spanish sun.
Discover Marbella
Marbella holds a place of its own on the Costa del Sol. Backing onto the Sierra Blanca and facing due south over the Mediterranean, the town enjoys a well-known microclimate: the mountain stops the northerly winds, and the winters are milder here than anywhere else on the coast. That is what made it, as early as the 1950s, Spain's first luxury seaside resort — without it ever losing its casco antiguo.
Old Marbella is indeed still the finest quarter in the municipality: whitewashed lanes, orange trees and terraces around the Plaza de los Naranjos, the former town hall square. Going down towards the sea, the paseo marítimo runs along the town beaches as far as the Alameda park and the Avenida del Mar, where a dozen Salvador Dalí sculptures are on display.
West of the centre begins the Milla de Oro, the "Golden Mile": a few kilometres of villas set back from the road and historic hotels, leading all the way to Puerto Banús. The marina, opened in 1970, is where the boutiques, the restaurants and the nightlife are concentrated. Just behind it, the valley of Nueva Andalucía lines up its golf courses at the foot of La Concha.
There is no shortage of things to do: golf all year round on the many courses in the municipality, the hike up to the summit of La Concha, diving and sailing from the marinas, or simply the protected Artola dunes at Cabopino, at the other end of the coastline. Living in Marbella means combining a level of services that is rare in Europe with the authenticity of an Andalusian centre that has stayed pedestrian.
Tempted to settle in such a setting? Browse our selection of apartments for sale in Marbella or get in touch to make your plans happen.
Our areas in Marbella
Marbella extends over twenty-seven kilometres of coastline, and both the price and the atmosphere change a great deal from one area to the next. These are the neighbourhoods I work in, from east to west:
- Cabopino and Elviria — the eastern end of the municipality, its small marina and the protected Artola dunes.
- Marbella centre and the casco antiguo — the pedestrian old town, the paseo marítimo and the town beaches, everything on foot.
- Nagüeles and Sierra Blanca — the slopes above the centre, wide plots and open sea views.
- La Milla de Oro — between the centre and Puerto Banús: gated developments, large gardens, direct access to the beach.
- Puerto Banús — the marina, its shops and its restaurants, front-line apartments.
- Nueva Andalucía — the golf valley, just behind the port, at the foot of La Concha.
- San Pedro de Alcántara — the best-stocked area in my selection: a real village life all year round, a boulevard laid out over the buried motorway, schools and shops on the doorstep.
- Guadalmina — golf, mature developments and direct access to the beach, on the boundary with Estepona.
None of these areas quite right? Take a look at the apartments for sale in Estepona, in Manilva and in Casares, or go back to the property for sale in Marbella page to see all four families of property.
Our clients' testimonials
Because making our clients happy is our greatest satisfaction
Étienne is very professional, committed and thorough. He went beyond what was asked of him and pointed me to the right partners. Someone you can trust, and whom I recommend.
Original review, in FrenchÉtienne est très professionnel, impliqué et précis. Il est allé au-delà de sa mission et a su me proposer les bons partenaires. Une personne de confiance que je recommande.
Thank you to Étienne, who found us the property that suits us perfectly and ticks every one of our boxes. Thank you for his availability and his dedication.
Original review, in FrenchMerci à Étienne qui a su nous trouver le bien qui correspond parfaitement et coche tous nos critères. Merci pour sa disponibilité et son dévouement.
I went through his agency to buy my property, and I have now handed him the rental management as well. Professional, friendly and reliable.
Original review, in FrenchJe suis passé par son agence pour l'achat de mon bien, je lui ai maintenant confié la gestion locative. Professionnalisme, sympathie et fiabilité.
Frequently asked questions
What budget should I plan for an apartment for sale in Marbella?
In my current selection, apartments start at around €200,000 and half of them are above €600,000. The top of the market goes beyond €3 million on the seafront or on the Milla de Oro. Contact us for an estimate based on your criteria.
Should I buy new-build (obra nueva) or resale (reventa)?
New-build offers guarantees, energy performance and options for customisation; resale means immediate availability and sometimes a very central location, particularly in the casco antiguo where nothing new is being built. We will help you weigh it up.
How does buying work for an international buyer in Marbella?
There are no nationality restrictions. You need an NIE and a Spanish bank account. Our multilingual team (English, Spanish and French) and our network of lawyers will support you through to signing at the notary's office.
Is Marbella suitable for rental investment?
Yes: 320 days of sunshine a year, an international reputation and a season that extends well beyond the summer all sustain high rental demand. The most sought-after areas for holiday lets are Puerto Banús, the Milla de Oro and the town centre.
What costs and taxes should I plan for when buying an apartment in Marbella?
For a resale property, allow around 7% property transfer tax (ITP) in Andalusia, plus 1 to 1.5% for notary, registration and professional fees. For a new-build property, VAT (10%) and stamp duty (AJD, 1.2%) apply instead of ITP. We give you a full breakdown of the costs before any commitment.
Can a non-resident get a mortgage for an apartment in Marbella?
Yes. Spanish banks generally lend to non-residents up to 60-70% of the property's value, compared with 80% for residents. We work with local banks and brokers who are used to dealing with international buyers.
How does the budget compare between Marbella and the neighbouring towns?
For a comparable size, Marbella sits well above Estepona, Casares and Manilva: the median apartment here is above €600,000, against an entry level of around €200,000 in the towns to the west. If budget is the deciding factor, take a look at our apartments for sale in Estepona.
