Buy and renovate on the Costa del Sol.
The Costa del Sol has one of the highest proportions of international buyers anywhere in Spain, and that changes the whole operation: how the renovation is designed, when you go to market and how the property is sold. We operate in Marbella, Estepona, Fuengirola, Benalmádena and Mijas with a local team and multilingual marketing.
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The international buyer changes the rules.
A large share of residential transactions on this coast is made by foreign buyers, and that alters three things: the design of the renovation, the calendar and the way you market the property.
The renovation targets a different taste
Open-plan space, usable outdoor areas, efficient climate control and natural light matter more here than in the domestic market. A renovation that is right for Madrid can fall short in Marbella and be excessive in Fuengirola.
The calendar is seasonal
Buying activity is concentrated in certain months. Finishing outside that window can mean extra weeks on the market, with the corresponding cost to your annualised return.
Marketing has to be multilingual
Advertising only in Spanish cuts the pool of potential buyers significantly. We market in Spanish, English and French, and project documentation is available in English.
One transfer tax across the coast
Property transfer tax in Andalusia is the same in Málaga city and in every coastal municipality, which makes the calculation simpler than operating across several regions at once.
House flipping on the Costa del Sol.
Which Costa del Sol town is best for house flipping?
There is no single best one: it depends on your capital and your tolerance for time on market. Marbella offers the widest margin and demands premium finishes. Fuengirola and the Benalmádena-Mijas stretch have a lower entry price and less seasonal demand. Estepona sits between the two.
Can I invest here if I live in another country?
Yes, and it is a routine part of our work. You do not need to be present during the renovation or the sale. You do need to sign the purchase, either in person or by power of attorney, and you will need an NIE and a Spanish bank account.
How long does a project take on the coast?
Our average across Spain is five months from purchase to going to market. On the coast this is also affected by the licensing times of each municipality and by the seasonality of demand, which can make it worth timing the launch.
Is it still profitable at current prices?
Entry prices are higher than inland, but so are exit prices and the depth of demand. What decides it is not the absolute price but the gap between unrenovated and finished stock in that specific town. We apply the same threshold as everywhere else: no project is validated below 15% ROI on total investment.
Do you also work in Málaga city?
Yes. Málaga city is a market with its own dynamics and has its own analysis page in Spanish.
What tax does a non-resident pay on sale?
The sale is taxed as a capital gain and, for non-resident sellers, the buyer also withholds a percentage on account. It is worth resolving with a tax adviser before buying, because it affects how the operation is structured.
Read it before you sign it.
Every investor gets the same professional contract: 25 clauses plus 3 annexes, turnkey renovation at a closed price, target sale value agreed in writing, partial refund if we do not find a property within 8 months, and mandatory mediation before any dispute. Downloadable in English, no form and no data required.
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