Property for sale in Spain 2026: what is on the market

What property is for sale in Spain right now?

The Spanish property market splits into resale and new-build. For a new-build purchase, advance payments must be protected by insurance or a bank guarantee from the point at which the building licence is obtained, but the buyer's lawyer should verify the licence, contract, special account and individual guarantee.

Among coastal properties for sale in Spain, the most typical offer is a 2-3 bedroom apartment in a gated resort-style complex with a pool, alongside penthouses, townhouses and detached villas. In Mijas and Benalmadena new-build apartments start around 250,000 euros, while prime Marbella areas start at 595,000 and Benahavis above 1 million euros.

What do properties cost by town?

Current new-build entry prices across the six key Costa del Sol towns:

• •Mijas: from 250,000 euros, the entry-level market
• •Benalmadena: from 265,000 euros, with marina apartments
• •Estepona: from 290,000 euros, the fastest-growing town
• •Casares: from 335,000 euros, golf and lagoon projects
• •Marbella: from 595,000 euros, Golden Mile and Nueva Andalucia
• •Benahavis: from 1,000,000 euros, exclusive hillside supply

Price per square metre on the Costa del Sol in 2026 typically ranges between 3,500 and 6,000 euros, rising above 8,000 in Marbella's prime zones. We cover pricing in detail in our Spanish property prices article.

New-build or resale: which should you choose?

Resale offers more choice and often more central locations; the general ITP rate in Andalusia is currently 7%, while the buyer carries the building-condition and renovation risk. A new home generally attracts 10% VAT and 1.2% AJD; verify advance-payment protection and warranties from the actual documents.

Modern complexes with pools can appeal to tenants, but figures around 5-8% should be treated only as gross, property-specific estimates. Deduct management, community charges, platform fees, utilities, maintenance, vacancy and tax, and confirm short-let licensing, to calculate a net result.

What to check before you reserve a property

• •Advance-payment protection: from the building licence, verify the special account and the individual bank guarantee or insurance identifying the buyer and property.
• •Building licence and schedule: check the permitting stage and promised completion date.
• •Community fees: obtain the development-specific budget and include it in your model.
• •Rental licensing: check current regional, municipal and community-of-owners restrictions.
• •Costs on top of the price: obtain an itemised calculation for the actual transaction.

How to find the right property for sale in Spain

Portal listings and actual developer inventory can differ, so confirm every price and unit directly. When appointing an intermediary, clarify in writing whom they represent, who pays them and whether any buyer-side fee applies.

Next step

If you are interested in the current range of properties for sale on the Costa del Sol, request a free consultation. We first talk through your goals and budget, and only then show you concrete options.