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Buying on the Costa del Sol – the guide in ten steps
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- The buying process from viewing to notary
- Every cost and tax, with a worked example
- NIE, bank account and mortgage — in which order
- Four towns compared on price, pace and services
- Seven mistakes buyers make
Guides
- Golf & homes
- Marinas & boating
- Buying a house in Spain
- What does buying in Spain cost?
- NIE, bank account and mortgage
- Estate agency in Spain
- Buying property in Spain as a Norwegian
This is general guidance, not legal or tax advice. Always confirm current rules and amounts with your lawyer.
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Take the next step — compare towns, read through the buying process or tell us what you are looking for.
- Buying an apartment in Marbella – area guide
Golden Mile, Puerto Banús and the old town, with prices and an English-speaking partner agent.
- Buying a house in Estepona – area guide
A real Spanish town centre, new builds and more space per euro than Marbella.
- A villa in Nueva Andalucía – golf valley area guide
Golf-side villas and townhouses with La Concha views, five minutes from Puerto Banús.
- An apartment in Fuengirola – area guide
Nordic community, train to the airport and the best value central locations on the coast.
- A home in Benalmádena – area guide
The village, Arroyo de la Miel and the marina, about 20 minutes by train to the airport.
- Buying a house in Mijas – area guide
White-village life in Mijas Pueblo, golf and good-value villas in Mijas Costa.
- A villa in Sotogrande – area guide
Valderrama, polo, a marina and plenty of space and privacy.
- Buyer's guide: how to buy a house in Spain
Step by step from budget and NIE number to notary and keys.
- Estate agents in Marbella – how to compare
Five criteria for choosing the right agent, plus free matching with a partner agent.
- Estate agencies in Spain – how to choose
Swedish chains, international networks or local offices – questions to ask and pitfalls to avoid.
- All guides to buying property on the Costa del Sol
Costs, taxes, NIE, bank account and mortgages in one place.
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Tell us your budget, timing and preferred area — we connect you with a local partner agent.
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