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If you are planning to buy a property in Marbella or elsewhere in Spain, one of the first pieces of Spanish administration you are likely to encounter is the NIE. It may look like a small detail in a much larger property purchase, but the NIE quickly becomes one of the most important numbers you […]

Marbella is often described in extremes. At one end, there is the holiday version of Marbella: beach clubs, five-star hotels, supercars and dinners in Puerto Banús. At the other, there are online cost-of-living estimates that suggest a family can live here for surprisingly little. Neither is particularly useful if you are genuinely considering moving your […]

A significant new luxury residential development is planned near Puerto Banús, adding another high-profile project to Marbella’s prime property market. ARG Promociones has acquired more than 12,000 square metres of land close to Puerto Banús and Hotel Guadalpín Banús, with the completed development expected to have an estimated value of approximately €150 million. The project […]

There is one moment almost every property buyer remembers. It is not the day contracts are signed. It is not the day the keys are handed over. It is the first quiet evening in the new home, once the boxes are unpacked and the excitement has settled. You sit on the terrace with a glass […]

The subject of squatters in Spain often receives far more attention than its actual frequency would suggest. Illegal occupation can be extremely stressful for the owner involved, but it is important to keep the issue in proportion. In 2024, Spain recorded 16,426 reported offences involving unlawful entry into or occupation of property. Compared simply with […]

Why people end up playing so much golf here If you’ve recently bought a place on the Costa del Sol, or you’re in the process of doing so, you’ll quickly notice that golf isn’t just a “holiday activity” here. It’s part of the rhythm of life. There are few places in Europe where you can […]