https://findmarbella.com/blog Guides and market insights for buying property in Marbella and Costa del Sol. en Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:53:38 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/benahavis-property-guide/https://findmarbella.com/blog/benahavis-property-guide/A practical guide to buying property in Benahavís, covering locations, property types, lifestyle trade-offs, ownership costs and due diligence.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/best-areas-to-buy-property-in-marbella/https://findmarbella.com/blog/best-areas-to-buy-property-in-marbella/Compare the best areas to buy property in Marbella by lifestyle, property type, walkability, beach access and common trade-offs before choosing where to search.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/best-golf-communities-marbella/https://findmarbella.com/blog/best-golf-communities-marbella/The 8 best golf communities in Marbella in 2026, ranked by lifestyle, course quality, property prices and letting demand. Honest 2026 guide for buyers.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/buyers-agent-vs-property-finder-marbella/https://findmarbella.com/blog/buyers-agent-vs-property-finder-marbella/Understand who estate agents, buyer's agents and property finders work for in Marbella, who pays them, and where Find Marbella's free search service fits.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/buying-off-plan-marbella/https://findmarbella.com/blog/buying-off-plan-marbella/How advance payments on off-plan homes in Spain are protected: bank guarantees, surety insurance, special accounts and stage payments, explained in general terms.Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/cost-of-buying-property-in-spain/https://findmarbella.com/blog/cost-of-buying-property-in-spain/Every cost of buying property in Spain explained for Marbella buyers: transfer tax, VAT, stamp duty, notary, Land Registry and lawyer fees, and who pays what.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/cost-of-living-marbella/https://findmarbella.com/blog/cost-of-living-marbella/Plan your cost of living in Marbella in 2026. Learn which housing, property, transport, healthcare and schooling costs to verify before moving.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/golden-mile-vs-nueva-andalucia/https://findmarbella.com/blog/golden-mile-vs-nueva-andalucia/Compare Marbella’s Golden Mile and Nueva Andalucía by location, property types, beach and golf access, walkability and daily lifestyle.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/how-much-to-buy-in-marbella/https://findmarbella.com/blog/how-much-to-buy-in-marbella/The honest 2026 breakdown of how much you actually need to buy property in Marbella, total purchase costs, taxes, mortgages, deposits and ongoing fees.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/how-to-buy-property-in-spain-as-a-foreigner/https://findmarbella.com/blog/how-to-buy-property-in-spain-as-a-foreigner/A source-backed guide to buying property in Spain as a foreigner, covering the NIE, legal checks, contracts, taxes, notary, registration and completion.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/la-zagaleta-marbella-guide/https://findmarbella.com/blog/la-zagaleta-marbella-guide/A practical buyer's guide to La Zagaleta, covering its location, private amenities, property types, running costs, trade-offs and due diligence.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/living-in-marbella-as-an-expat/https://findmarbella.com/blog/living-in-marbella-as-an-expat/A practical guide to living in Marbella, covering neighbourhood choice, residence formalities, healthcare, schools, transport and property-search priorities.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/marbella-property-market-2026/https://findmarbella.com/blog/marbella-property-market-2026/Understand the Marbella property market in 2026, including official price data, asking versus sale prices, local differences and what buyers should check.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/marbella-vs-estepona/https://findmarbella.com/blog/marbella-vs-estepona/Compare Marbella and Estepona by lifestyle, property types, walkability, daily life and buyer priorities to decide which area better suits your property search.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/moving-to-marbella-from-uk/https://findmarbella.com/blog/moving-to-marbella-from-uk/The honest, practical 2026 guide to moving to Marbella from the UK, visas, NIE, tax residency, schools, healthcare, costs and the timeline that actually works.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/new-build-vs-resale-marbella/https://findmarbella.com/blog/new-build-vs-resale-marbella/An honest 2026 comparison of new build vs resale property in Marbella, taxes, costs, timelines, risks and which actually delivers better value for buyers.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/new-developments-costa-del-sol-2026/https://findmarbella.com/blog/new-developments-costa-del-sol-2026/A practical guide to buying new-build and off-plan property on the Costa del Sol, including contracts, guarantees, taxes, licences, risks and buyer checks.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/nie-number-guide-marbella-buyers/https://findmarbella.com/blog/nie-number-guide-marbella-buyers/A practical guide to Spain's NIE for Marbella property buyers: what it is, official application routes, documents and where to verify current rules.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/off-market-properties-marbella/https://findmarbella.com/blog/off-market-properties-marbella/What actually changes when a Marbella home is sold privately: viewings, valuation without comparables, timelines, and the checks that matter more.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/renting-out-property-marbella/https://findmarbella.com/blog/renting-out-property-marbella/Planning to rent out a Marbella property? Letting types, Andalucía tourist registration, community rules, running costs and checks before buying.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://findmarbella.com/blog/spanish-mortgage-non-residents/https://findmarbella.com/blog/spanish-mortgage-non-residents/How non-resident mortgages work in Spain: documents lenders ask for, the application timeline, valuation, notary rules and the costs paid from your own funds.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT