Buying an apartment on the Costa del Sol? English-speaking estate agent Costa del Sol

The most affordable entry point is in Manilva and Torremolinos, where you can buy even close to the beach from around €180,000. The most expensive segment is in Marbella (Golden Mile, Puerto Banús) and the golf resorts of Benahavís, where golf apartments start from €395,000 and luxury penthouses run into the millions.

Both have advantages. New builds offer modern finishes, energy efficiency, bank guarantees on deposits and often resort amenities, with the strongest pipeline in Estepona, Casares and Mijas. Resale properties are available immediately, are often in the most established locations close to the beach and centre, and carry lower purchase tax (7% ITP versus 11.2% IVA+AJD). We have both in our portfolio and will work out the difference for your situation.

A penthouse is on the top floor and combines privacy, large (roof) terraces and often panoramic sea views: exactly the features that are worth the most on the Costa del Sol. Penthouses generally hold their value extremely well and are in high demand on the rental market. Supply is scarce; for penthouses we regularly work with off-market properties. Tell us what you are looking for via the property finder.

Every apartment complex in Spain has a Comunidad de Propietarios, comparable to an owners' association or residents' management company elsewhere. Monthly fees are typically between €80 and €500, depending on amenities: pools, gardens, a lift, security, a gym or a concierge. In luxury resort complexes this can be higher. Before you buy, we always request the current community fees, the minutes and any planned extraordinary levies (derramas), so you won't face any surprises.

Yes, provided you have an RTA licence (Registro de Turismo de Andalucía), which is mandatory for short-term holiday lets via Airbnb or Booking. In addition, the Comunidad de Propietarios (community of owners) can restrict or ban holiday letting, and more and more complexes are becoming stricter about this. Before you buy, WeSellHomes.es checks whether the specific apartment can be let and, if you wish, prepares a yield calculation: well-located apartments typically deliver 4.5–7.5% gross a year.

For resale properties you pay 7% transfer tax (ITP). For new builds, 10% VAT (IVA) plus 1.2% stamp duty (AJD). On top of that come notary fees, land registry registration and legal assistance. Allow for a total of 10–12% (resale) or 12–13% (new build) on top of the purchase price. We prepare a transparent cost breakdown for each apartment before you make an offer.

Yes. If you are not tax resident in Spain, a Spanish bank will usually finance up to 60–70% of the purchase price. So you contribute at least 30–40% from your own funds, plus the additional costs. For apartments on the coast and new-build developments, the terms are generally straightforward. WeSellHomes.es arranges a free mortgage check with English-speaking mortgage advisers who know the Costa del Sol market.

Offer → reservation contract → contrato de arras (10% deposit) → legal due diligence → deed at the notary (escritura). For resale properties this takes 6–12 weeks on average. For new builds, you pay in instalments during construction, with a bank guarantee on every payment. During due diligence we check debts, licences, community fees and rental options, among other things. WeSellHomes.es guides you through the entire process in English.

WeSellHomes.es is a GIPE-registered, English-speaking estate agent based on the Costa del Sol, with more than 20 years of local experience, direct contacts in every coastal town from Torremolinos to Manilva and access to both the regular and the off-market supply. Both resale and new-build properties in our portfolio. As a buyer, you pay us nothing. Get in touch with no obligation via our contact page.

The average asking price is €680,875, with listings from €250,000 to €7,950,000 and an average of €5,633 per m² built. Based on the 3,234 apartments WeSellHomes.es has for sale on the Costa del Sol. Data as of 14 September 2026.

WeSellHomes.es is currently tracking 3,234 apartments for sale on the Costa del Sol, of which 20 are new builds. Data as of 14 September 2026.

The average built area is 119 m², with an average of 2.5 bedrooms. Data as of 14 September 2026.

Measured per m² built, Manilva is the most affordable at €3,681 per m², followed by Casares (€4,077). The most expensive is Marbella at €6,759 per m². Data as of 14 September 2026.

2 bedrooms is the most common size: 1,519 of the 3,234 apartments on the Costa del Sol have 2 bedrooms. The average asking price is €537,578, with listings from €250,000. Data as of 14 September 2026.

It is not compulsory, but there are 3,234 apartments for sale on the Costa del Sol, with asking prices from €250,000 to €7,950,000. The difference lies mainly in location, year of construction and condition, and you cannot see that from a listing. WeSellHomes.es acts as your buying agent: we know the neighbourhoods, attend viewings with you, check the paperwork and guide you through to the handover of the keys at the notary. Data as of 14 September 2026.