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Marbella is where the Costa del Sol sets its standard. It draws buyers from more than ninety countries, and for good reason: a sheltered microclimate, an international community that lives here year-round, and a level of service, dining and sport that few coastal towns in Europe can match.
New-build buyers tend to gravitate to a handful of areas. The Golden Mile and Sierra Blanca are the established prime addresses, close to the sea and to the town, where new developments are rare and command the highest prices. Nueva Andalucía, the “golf valley” behind Puerto Banús, is the choice for buyers who want modern apartments and townhouses near courses, restaurants and international schools. East Marbella, around Los Monteros and Elviria, is quieter and more residential, popular with families and year-round residents.
What you get with new build here is what the resale market rarely offers: contemporary architecture, A-rated energy efficiency, large terraces, communal gyms and spas, and the chance to tailor finishes when you buy off-plan. Prices for new developments in Marbella typically start in the mid-hundreds of thousands for apartments and rise steeply for villas and penthouses in prime locations.
If you are buying from abroad, the process has a rhythm of its own — reservation, NIE, off-plan guarantees, staged payments. Our journal covers each step, and we are happy to walk you through it before you commit to anything.
Including Altos de los Monteros, Cabopino, Nueva Andalucía, Puerto Banús, Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca, Nagüeles, Los Monteros, Elviria, Las Chapas, Guadalmina, La Mairena, Marbesa, The Golden Mile, Istán, Ojén.
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Questions about buying in Marbella
Is new build a good investment in Marbella?
New build in prime Marbella has shown steady demand and limited supply, which supports values over time. Rental returns are stronger for apartments than for luxury villas.
What does off-plan mean?
You buy before or during construction, usually at a lower price, paying in stages. Your deposits are protected by a bank guarantee under Spanish law.
Can non-residents buy in Marbella?
Yes. You need an NIE number and a Spanish bank account. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership.