# Buy and renovate on the Costa del Sol. > Buy, renovate and sell property on the Costa del Sol. Marbella, Estepona, Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Mijas, managed end to end for international investors. - URL: https://www.house-flipping.es/en/costa-del-sol/ - Índice para IA (llms.txt): https://www.house-flipping.es/llms.txt --- Spain's most international property market 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. 24/7 Opportunity radar +120 Agentes colaboradores 100% Fully managed process 4.9★ 180+ Google reviews [How it works & fees](https://www.house-flipping.es/en/how-it-works-and-fees/) [ROI calculator](https://www.house-flipping.es/calculadora/) ## Talk to us *about the Costa del Sol* We reply within one business day, in English. Where we operate on the coast ## Four markets, *four different buyers.* The Costa del Sol is not one market. The buyer in Marbella is not the buyer in Fuengirola, and the product that sells in Estepona does not sell in Benalmádena. The widest margin ### Marbella Established international market Buyer **High-end international** Best fit **Apartment with terrace** Finish level **Premium, always** The market with the widest gap between unrenovated and finished stock, and also the most demanding. Buyers here compare against new high-end product and notice any saving on materials. Hard to over-renovate, expensive to under-renovate. ### Estepona Old town and coastal growth Buyer **International and Spanish** Best fit **Old town and seafront** Project type **Full renovation** The municipality whose product has changed most in the last decade. It combines an old town with its own demand and coastal development, which means two very different types of project inside the same town. The mistake is applying the criteria of one to the other. ### Fuengirola High turnover, year-round demand Buyer **Settled foreign residents** Best fit **2-3 bedroom flat** Project type **Update and layout** A lower entry price than Marbella and demand that is far less seasonal, sustained by a foreign population living here all year. Typically the market where time-to-sell works most in your favour, which in house flipping matters as much as the margin. ### Benalmádena & Mijas Mid-market, well connected Buyer **Mixed Spanish and foreign** Best fit **Flat with outdoor space** Project type **Mid-level renovation** The middle stretch of the coast, with a more contained entry price and a buyer who does not always require high-end finishes. Matching the renovation level to the actual local standard is what separates a profitable project from an overspent one. What is different here ## 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. Frequently asked questions ## 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. Professional contract ## 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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