Costa del Sol Properties: Apartments, Villas & Investment Opportunities

Buying Property on the Costa del Sol as a Foreign Buyer

Most of our buyers are moving from another country, and most start the search from abroad. That changes what actually matters: less "why the Costa del Sol" and more clarity on the mechanics — buying as a non-resident, signing without flying in for every step, moving money and paperwork between two countries. Malaga province, with over 320 days of sunshine a year and direct flights to more than 100 European cities, remains one of the most practical parts of Spain to buy in from a distance.

Coastal towns like Fuengirola and Benalmadena offer strong value, with flats from €150,000; Marbella and its Golden Mile stay Spain's benchmark for luxury. Mijas Costa sits between the two: close to the beach, quieter, still competitively priced. If you want a new build, Estepona and Mijas currently have the most active pipeline of modern developments with large communal areas.

The investment case holds up in the data: tourist-rental yields above 6% a year in many areas, and prices on a consistent upward trend. What surprises most first-time foreign buyers is how manageable the legal side turns out to be once you know the steps — the NIE, the notary appointment, the non-resident tax obligations. That's exactly what the buyer guides below walk through.

SolProp guides you through the whole process, and a large share of our clients complete it without ever flying out for a viewing: video walkthroughs, a lawyer we work with regularly, and remote signing via power of attorney where Spanish law allows it. Browse the catalogue below, or get in touch and tell us what you're looking for.