What costs come on top of the purchase price in Estepona?

For a new-build: 10% VAT, 1.2% stamp duty, approx. 1-1.5% legal fees and 0.5-1% notary + land registry. Total is typically 13-14% of the purchase price. For resale properties, transfer tax of 7% replaces VAT.

Is off-plan buying in Estepona safe?

Yes, provided you buy from the right developer. New-build projects are legally required to provide a bank guarantee on every stage payment, so your money is protected even if the developer cannot complete. We only work with developers where this is fully in place.

Do I need a Spanish bank account or NIE number?

Yes, both are required for the purchase, but you don't have to handle them on your own. We manage the NIE number (Spanish tax ID) and local bank account opening end-to-end in English, and the process can often be started without travelling to Spain.

How long does the purchase process take?

For a ready-to-move-in property, registration of ownership typically takes 6-10 weeks from reservation. For off-plan purchases, payments follow the developer's schedule - usually 10% deposit, then stage payments tied to construction milestones.

Who manages the rental when I'm not in Estepona?

We partner with local property management companies who take over the entire operation: cleaning, key handover, maintenance, tenant communication and tax administration. You receive a monthly summary report in English.

Estepona, Costa del Sol, golden hour light

The fastest-growing town

Estepona property: invest in the Costa del Sol's rising star

Over the past decade Estepona has become the most dynamically growing town on the Costa del Sol. The old town has been fully renovated, the seafront promenade revamped, and today more new residential projects are being built here than anywhere else in the region. Buyers entering now are still early in the growth wave.

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New-build properties from 290,000 €Working with a smaller budget? Mijas starts from 250,000 euros.

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Current opportunities

Selected projects in Estepona

Just a taste. We filter the full local offering to match your needs.

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Current projectOff-plan, planning permit granted

Celestia Homes

1-3 bedrooms

The most affordable entry point in Estepona, with sea-view terraces.

1 bedroom290.000 €-tól

2 bedrooms550.000 €-tól

3 bedrooms815.000 €-tól

55% sold

14 units available

We get in touch within 24 hours to talk the project through. We won't call repeatedly.

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Current projectOff-plan

Anna Estepona

2-4 bedrooms

Close to the old town and the beach, with private-pool penthouse options.

2 bedrooms420.000 €-tól

3 bedrooms495.000 €-tól

4-bed townhouse795.000 €-tól

85% sold

13 units available

We get in touch within 24 hours to talk the project through. We won't call repeatedly.

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Current projectUnder construction, delivery: 2027 Q1

Absolute Estepona

2-3 bedrooms

Already under construction - keys within one year.

1 bedroomSold

2 bedrooms644.000 €-tól

3 bedrooms1.180.000 €-tól

75% sold

6 units available

We get in touch within 24 hours to talk the project through. We won't call repeatedly.

Why here?

Why choose Estepona

+13,8%

annual price growth

Malaga province, resale residential (source: Idealista, 2025)

Every 3rd buyer is foreign

approx. 35% of Malaga province transactions (source: Tinsa)

320+

sunny days per year

50 min

to Malaga airport by car

One of the widest new-build selections in the region

From modern apartments to luxury villas - popular phases tend to sell out quickly.

Renovated old town and revamped seafront promenade

The flower-lined old town draws visitors year-round, sustaining rental demand even in the off-season.

Lower entry price than Marbella

Marbella is the province's most expensive market at an average 5,258 €/m² (Idealista, 2025). Estepona offers the same coastline at a significantly lower price point, with +11.2% annual price growth (Idealista, 2025).

Yield and price growth figures are estimates for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How we work

We don't sell from a catalogue

Needs assessment

In a 30-minute call we discuss your budget, goals, and expectations.

Selection

From the full Estepona offering, across every developer, we select the 3-5 best-matching options.

Proposal

Within 24-48 hours you receive specific projects with prices and floor plans, in Hungarian.

We work with every developer on the Costa del Sol, so you get what suits you - not just what's in stock.

Property types and prices

What can you buy near Estepona?

New-build apartments with 1-4 bedrooms, penthouses with sea-view terraces and modern villas. Off-plan, under-construction and ready-to-move-in projects all available. Estepona suits both investors and owner-occupiers.

New-build apartments from approx. 290,000 euros
Penthouses with panoramic rooftop terraces
Modern villas above 3 million euros

Lifestyle

Location and daily life

21 kilometres of coastline with Blue Flag beaches
Flower-lined old town with restaurants and cafes
Golf courses right around the town
Malaga airport approx. 50 minutes by car

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Estepona on the Costa del Sol

30+

active developments selected

6 locations

on the Costa del Sol

A to Z

Hungarian-language service

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Curated, bank-guaranteed new-build projects only. No PDF avalanche, just what actually fits.

Frequently asked questions

Estepona: what to know before buying

We start online: a needs assessment, then 3-5 Estepona projects matched to your profile. Reservation can usually be done remotely with a 6,000-10,000 euro deposit. The notary signing typically requires a 2-3 day trip, or it can be handled via power of attorney.

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Estepona property: invest in the Costa del Sol's rising star

Selected projects in Estepona

Celestia Homes

Celestia Homes prices by unit type

Celestia Homes availability

Anna Estepona

Anna Estepona prices by unit type

Anna Estepona availability

Absolute Estepona

Absolute Estepona prices by unit type

Absolute Estepona availability

Why choose Estepona

One of the widest new-build selections in the region

Renovated old town and revamped seafront promenade

Lower entry price than Marbella

We don't sell from a catalogue

Needs assessment

Selection

Proposal

What can you buy near Estepona?

Location and daily life

Estepona on the Costa del Sol

Request a quote for Estepona properties

Prefer a faster route?

Estepona: what to know before buying

Explore the other gems of the Costa del Sol

Marbella

Casares

Benahavís