Buying a new build in Estepona? English-speaking estate agent Estepona

Estepona offers much of what makes Marbella attractive, but at considerably lower prices. In recent years the town has invested heavily in its historic centre: the beautifully restored old town, with its flower-lined streets, museums and lively squares, has transformed Estepona from a place you drive through into a top destination in its own right. Add to that its own port, 21 kilometres of beach, excellent golf courses and a location directly on the New Golden Mile, the coastal strip between Marbella and Estepona regarded as one of the best-performing property locations in Spain.

With a new build you pay 10% IVA (VAT) on the purchase price, plus 1.2% AJD, notary fees and land registry registration: 12 to 13% in additional costs in total. For each development we prepare a transparent overview of all costs, including community fees and an IBI estimate, so you have a realistic picture of the total in advance.

New builds in Estepona offer more value for money than Marbella. Two-bedroom apartments start at around €300,000 in the more residential zones. On the New Golden Mile and close to the beach, comparable developments range from €420,000 to €720,000. Luxury villas in Los Flamingos or in the hills above Estepona generally start at around €950,000.

The New Golden Mile is the coastal strip between San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella) and Estepona, an area that has grown explosively as a new-build location over the past ten years. Beachside new-build developments here combine the proximity of Puerto Banús (15 minutes) with lower Estepona prices. The infrastructure keeps improving and value growth is structurally strong. We have several active developments on the New Golden Mile and advise you on which one best suits your budget and goals.

Estepona has a growing rental profile. The combination of its own port, a beautiful town centre and a beachside location attracts more and more tourists outside the high season. Beachside developments on the New Golden Mile generate strong summer rental income. For holiday lets you need an RTA licence after completion. For each development we prepare a realistic annual yield calculation.

You pay in three stages: a reservation of €3,000 to €10,000, then 20 to 30% during construction linked to building milestones, and the balance plus additional costs at the key handover. Mortgage financing only kicks in at completion. We guide you through every payment stage and make sure your deposit is protected by a bank guarantee.

For off-plan developments in Estepona, allow an average of 18 to 28 months. Estepona is proactive in issuing building licences, which keeps delays limited compared with some other municipalities. Turnkey new builds are sometimes ready to move into within 2 to 3 months. We work with developers with a proven track record in Estepona.

Yes. As a non-resident, a Spanish bank will generally finance up to 60 to 70%. You contribute at least 30 to 40% of your own funds plus 12 to 13% in additional costs. Through WeSellHomes.es you get a free mortgage check with English-speaking financial advisers, so you know what is feasible before you start searching.

For a new build in Estepona, a lawyer checks the Licencia de Obras, the bank guarantee on the deposit, termination clauses in case of delays, energy certification and the Licencia de Primera Ocupación at completion. Extra attention should be paid to proximity to the coastal protection zone: in Estepona some beachside plots are subject to specific building restrictions. As standard, we bring in English-speaking legal partners before you sign.

The average asking price is €1,565,616, with listings from €370,000 to €6,800,000 and an average of €5,516 per m² built. Based on the 16 new-build properties WeSellHomes.es has for sale in Estepona. Data as of 14 September 2026.

WeSellHomes.es is currently tracking 16 new-build properties for sale in Estepona, of which 16 are new builds. Data as of 14 September 2026.

The average built area is 275 m², with an average of 3.4 bedrooms. Data as of 14 September 2026.

The 6 apartments WeSellHomes.es tracks in Estepona have an average asking price of €558,267, with listings from €370,000 and an average of €5,631 per m² built. Data as of 14 September 2026.

The 5 villas WeSellHomes.es tracks in Estepona have an average asking price of €3,730,000, with listings from €1,850,000 and an average of €6,510 per m² built. Data as of 14 September 2026.

3 bedrooms is the most common size: 7 of the 16 new-build properties in Estepona have 3 bedrooms. The average asking price is €614,264, with listings from €405,500. Data as of 14 September 2026.

It is not compulsory, but there are 16 new-build properties for sale in Estepona, with asking prices from €370,000 to €6,800,000. 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.