marbella rea estate market update
Marbella Stats
December 3, 2025

Little Stockholm

Swedish nationals completed an estimated 1,212 property transactions across the five major Costa del Sol municipalities: Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella, Benahavís, and Estepona. Swedish buyers concentrate heavily in certain areas while maintaining a strong presence in premium locations. Marbella recorded the highest number of Swedish transactions, with Fuengirola close behind. Notably, Fuengirola claimed the largest market share at 13.74%. After the top four municipalities – Marbella, […]

Marbella Stats
December 3, 2025

Stats Deep Dive: Golden Triangle vs O.G. Costa del Sol

If you like stats, you´re going to love this… There is a lot to unpack here. The real estate market on the Costa del Sol shows a clear division in price and buyer demographics, according to data from the new Spanish Notaries portal for the 12 months ending September 2025. Analysis of sales in six major municipalities groups them into two market areas: the premium […]

News
December 2, 2025

September Property Sales +5%

The Notaries’ report for September shows that home sales in Spain increased by 5 percent compared with the same month last year. A total of 58,845 property transactions were completed. Mortgage lending for housing rose by 11.4 percent, reaching 29,614 loans. This signals stronger access to credit and greater buyer confidence. The average price per square metre reached 1,940 euros, 6.3 percent higher than a […]

Branded Residences
December 1, 2025

Explained: Branded Residences

Branded residences real estate has seen exponential growth, becoming the fastest-growing sector in the luxury real estate market. Here is a breakdown of this booming industry, based on insights from industry specialist Chris Graham, given during the presentation of Azurean Marbella – Branded Private Residences by Destination by Hyatt, organised by Engel & Völkers Marbella. What are Branded Residences? Branded residences is a concept that […]

Spanish Property Market
November 19, 2025

The Dutch Wave

The Netherlands is currently one of the fastest growing sources of property demand in Spain, rapidly climbing the ranks of foreign buyers. This surge is not accidental; it is driven by powerful financial and cultural shifts happening back home, pushing both seasoned investors and young professionals toward the Spanish coastline. The Dutch are flooding the Spanish property market, and it’s not just for the sun. […]

Marbella
November 16, 2025

My Takeways: Panorama’s Marbella Property Market Report

If you only read one market report this year for Marbella, this should be it. Christopher Clover, Managing Director of Panorama Properties, has been writing about the Marbella property market for over 55 years.  Together with Diana Morales’ annual market report, his analysis is widely regarded as essential reading in the Marbella property sector, valued for both its depth and reliability. It’s a report that […]

marbella rea estate market update
Stats
November 13, 2025

Mijas by the Numbers

Mijas recorded 3,446 property sales in the last year, comparable to Estepona, significantly higher than Benahavis, but about 1,000 fewer than Marbella. This was revealed by real estate data for the extensive municipality of Mijas over the 12 months to August 2025 from Spain’s notaries. The average property price for Mijas municipality was €349,526. This is similar to Estepona, approximately half the price of Marbella, […]

Buying in Spain
November 11, 2025

Spain’s Regulator Considers Limits on Risky Mortgages

The Bank of Spain is considering imposing strict limits on high-risk mortgages to pre-empt a housing market imbalance. The review centres on mortgages with high loan-to-value ratios (LTV), extended durations, large debt relative to borrower income, or elevated interest burdens, according to El País. What the regulation would cover The review by the Banco de España involves: Limits on the ratio of loan amount to […]

marbella rea estate market update
Stats
November 10, 2025

Benahavis by the Numbers

The Benahavís real estate market demonstrated notable activity and high values from September 2024 to August 2025, according to data from the Notariado Statistical Portal. Sales and Price Overview Over the 12-month period, the municipality recorded 710 sales. The average price per square meter of built area was 3,889 €/m². The average amount per transaction was 928,593 €. The average surface area of properties sold […]

marbella rea estate market update
Stats
November 10, 2025

Marbella by the Numbers

Marbella continues to show a strong mix of domestic and international demand.  According to data from Notaries, in the past 12 months, 63% of all property buyers in Marbella are foreign, while 37% are Spanish. That local share (Spanish buyers) is higher than in many nearby municipalities, where international demand dominates almost entirely. It confirms that Marbella’s market remains more balanced than often assumed. Buyer […]