Casa Augusta
LOS PICOS DE NAGÜELES · GOLDEN MILE
€8,500,000
5 bed · 1,134 m² · 3,203 m² plot
A south-facing classical mansion with La Concha as its permanent backdrop.
BRICKS INTERNATIONAL · MARBELLA
Private Real Estate
Advisory
Costa del Sol · By invitation and introduction
ANA
“I've spent my career in Marbella's finest addresses — and a few years in London, Paris and Rome to understand what buyers like yours are really looking for.”
Tell me what's drawing you to the Costa del Sol. Everything else follows from there.
Properties in focus
El Embrujo Penthouse
PUERTO BANÚS
€3,895,000
4 bed · 342 m² · 290 m² terrace
A duplex penthouse with 290 m² of terraces and a private rooftop pool above Puerto Banús.
Villa La Finca
MARBELLA EAST
€3,095,000
5 bed · 400 m² · 652 m² plot
A brand-new contemporary villa with sea and Gibraltar views from its west-facing terraces.
OFF-PLANEl Chaparral Villas
MIJAS COSTA · GOLF FRONTLINE
From €2,500,000
5 bed · 295–473 m² · 724–1,032 m² plot
Four off-plan villas fronting El Chaparral golf course. Plot 22 at 1,032 m² is the standout.
You are the centre of everything we do.
No pitch. No pressure. Just the right property at the right moment.
You'll never have to explain yourself twice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Buying in Marbella — what you need to know
- What taxes does a foreign buyer pay when purchasing property in Marbella?
- Resale properties in Andalusia are subject to Transfer Tax (ITP) at 7% of the purchase price. New-build purchases attract VAT (IVA) at 10% plus Stamp Duty (AJD) at 1.2%. On top of these, buyers typically pay notary fees (0.5–1%), Land Registry fees (0.3–0.6%), and legal fees (1–1.5%). For a property at €3M, the total acquisition cost including taxes and fees is usually 13–15% above the agreed price. We walk every buyer through a detailed cost schedule before any offer is made.
- What is a NIE number, and do I need one to buy property in Spain?
- The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is a tax identification number required of all foreign nationals undertaking any financial transaction in Spain — including purchasing property, opening a bank account, or signing a mortgage. It is issued by the Spanish National Police. The process typically takes two to four weeks and can be handled in person at a Spanish Consulate in your home country, through a representative in Spain with a notarised power of attorney, or in person at a police station in Málaga. We guide every buyer through this step well before the target signing date so the NIE is never the bottleneck.
- Can I get residency in Spain by buying property in Marbella?
- Spain's Golden Visa programme — which granted residency to property buyers investing €500,000 or more — was abolished by Organic Law 1/2025, effective 3 April 2025. Property ownership in Spain no longer confers any residency right. Your ownership rights are completely unaffected by this change: you own the property, and EU free-movement rights for EU nationals and standard visa categories for non-EU nationals remain in place. For non-EU buyers who want residency, Spain still offers the Non-Lucrative Visa, the Digital Nomad Visa (under the Beckham regime for qualifying professionals), and Entrepreneur routes. We are happy to introduce you to specialist immigration lawyers in Marbella who advise on these pathways.
- What are the best areas to buy property in Marbella?
- Marbella's most sought-after addresses fall into distinct micro-zones. The Golden Mile — the stretch between Marbella town and Puerto Banús — remains the benchmark for prestige, with estates like Sierra Blanca and Nagüeles on the hillside above it. Puerto Banús itself suits buyers who want the marina lifestyle and walkability. Nueva Andalucía, just inland from Banús, has Golf Valley — one of the highest concentrations of championship golf courses in Europe. Marbella East (Cabopino, Elviria) offers a quieter character with beaches that are less commercial. La Zagaleta, gated on a private estate above Benahavís, is the preferred choice for buyers who want the maximum in privacy and land. The right zone depends entirely on how you intend to live in the property — and that is the first conversation I have with every buyer.
- How much does luxury property in Marbella cost?
- Entry-level luxury on the Costa del Sol starts at around €1.5M for a modern apartment in a sought-after complex. Contemporary villas in quality areas such as Nueva Andalucía or Marbella East typically start at €2.5M–€4M for a finished five-bedroom villa. Properties on the Golden Mile or in Sierra Blanca range from €5M to well over €20M for a trophy estate. Our current portfolio runs from €2.5M for the El Chaparral off-plan villas in Mijas Costa to €8.5M for Casa Augusta, a classical mansion on the Golden Mile. International prime property data consistently ranks Marbella as significantly more affordable per square metre than equivalent addresses in Monaco, London, or the French Riviera.
- What is the property buying process in Spain?
- A Marbella purchase typically follows five stages: (1) Property identification and offer — usually via a private offer letter. (2) Reservation contract (Contrato de Arras) — the buyer pays a reservation deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price, and the property is taken off the market. If the seller withdraws, they must return double the deposit. (3) Due diligence — your solicitor checks title, charges, planning status, and community records over two to four weeks. (4) Mortgage (if applicable) — a Spanish mortgage on a property valued at €3M typically finances 60–70% for non-residents. (5) Completion at the Notaría — buyer, seller and their lawyers sign before a notary; keys exchange; the balance is paid. From first offer to completion typically takes eight to twelve weeks for a resale purchase.
- Does Bricks International represent the buyer or the seller?
- Bricks International Marbella is exclusively buyer-side. We do not list properties on behalf of sellers or developers. Every property we present is one we believe genuinely matches what our buyer has described. We negotiate on behalf of the buyer, coordinate due diligence, and stay at the buyer's side from first conversation to key handover. Our local partner, Alain Groelly of AGC Real Estate Marbella, provides on-the-ground access to off-market and pre-market properties across the Costa del Sol.
- What is Ana, and how does she help me find a property?
- Ana is Bricks International's AI voice concierge — available around the clock, fluent in English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese. She's designed to listen before she speaks: rather than presenting a filtered property list, she builds a picture of how you want to live in Marbella — the rhythm of your days, who you're buying with, what you've loved and not loved in other homes. From that picture, she identifies which properties in our portfolio are genuinely worth your time. When a property resonates, Ana introduces you to the advisory team for a personal follow-up.