Can foreigners buy apartments in Benahavis?

Yes. There are no restrictions on buying property in Spain , whether it's commercial, residential or land. In fact, Spain encourages investment by foreigners, both resident and non-resident. You will require a financial number which can acquire by visiting a police station with your passport.

How do I buy an apartment in Benahavis?

The process of buying a property in Spain usually runs as follows. First, the buyer makes an offer, usually through the seller's real estate agent. If this is accepted, then the buyer and seller sign a preliminary contract (contrato privado de compravento) and the buyer pays a deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price. Then the agent helps to organise property check and if there're no burdens or restrictions, a final sales contract is prepared.

Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy an apartment in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your apartment in Benahavis. This will enable you to set up direct debits and standing orders to pay for your utilities and bills .

Can I get a mortgage in Spain?

Yes. Although to get a mortgage in Spain you need NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjeros). If you're in Spain, you can start the NIE application process at any local police station. Outside of Spain, the best way to apply for an NIE is to contact your local Spanish consulate.

What is a Spanish residence permit?

A long-term residence permit allows you to stay in Spain indefinitely, working or otherwise, under the same conditions as Spanish citizens. You can apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residence in Spain.

How do I get a residence permit in Spain?

Dedending on type (for students, for investors, etc.) you can obtain Spanish residence permit at Foreigner’s Office in Spain or at Spanish Consulate in your country of residence.

How long does it take to get residency in Spain?

The terms are based on the type of the residence (for students, for investors, etc.). Some of them can be obtained in less than one month.

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy property?

Yes. If you buy property in Spain you can get a Spanish residency permit, which allows you to live in Europe. The only challenge is the paperwork, and you must invest at least 500,000€.

How can I get permanent residency in Spain?

You can get permanent residency in Spain after 5 years of legal residence.

How long does it take to become a citizen in Spain?

The standard criteria for citizenship in Spain is 10 years of legal residence. There are reduced terms (1, 2 or 5 years) for residency based on naturalization, origin, option, etc.

Apartments for sale in Benahavis - Buy flats in Benahavis

Modern apartment with a terrace and sea and mountain views in a residence with a pool, near the beach, Benaavis, Costa del Sol, Spain for 199,000 €

Modern apartment with a terrace and sea and mountain views in a residence with a pool, near the beach, Benaavis, Costa del Sol, Spain

199,000 €

Total area 106 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

106 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

199,000 € 1,877 € per m²

Spacious apartment with a terrace, panoramic sea, mountain and forest views and a garage for one car in a comfortable... Read more

Spacious apartment with a garage, a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with a garden, pools and a golf course, Benahavis, Spain for 248,000 €

Spacious apartment with a garage, a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with a garden, pools and a golf course, Benahavis, Spain

248,000 €

Total area 118 m²Land area: 115 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

118 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

248,000 € 2,101 € per m²

A private urbanization with incredible views of the sea and mountains offers apartments with one, two and three bedrooms... Read more

Off-plan property

New building in center of Barcelona with panoramic views, garden and pool

470,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain for 630,000 €

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

630,000 €

Total area 147 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

147 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

630,000 € 4,285 € per m²

Spacious 3 bedroom middle floor apartment for sale in prestigious gated complex Capanes del Golf, Benahavis. Open views... Read more

Elegant Penthouse with Sea View Lomas de la Quinta for 660,000 €

Elegant Penthouse with Sea View Lomas de la Quinta

660,000 €

Total area 175 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

175 m², 3 bedrooms, penthouse

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

660,000 € 3,771 € per m²

The south-/east-facing, elegant duplex penthouse of 175 m² is located in a gated community, extends over 2 floors and offers... Read more

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain for 549,000 €

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

549,000 €

Total area 170 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

170 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

549,000 € 3,229 € per m²

Very nice and spacious 3-bedroom elevated ground floor apartment. South facing with sea views, golf- and mountain views.... Read more

Top-Quality Apartment — Los Flamingos Golf Resort for 435,000 €

Top-Quality Apartment — Los Flamingos Golf Resort

435,000 €

Total area 133 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

133 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

435,000 € 3,270 € per m²

Top modern, first floor, apartment of 133 m² plus 31 m² terraces. Bright living area, open plan kitchen, 2 bedrooms... Read more

Luxury Duplex-Penthouse with Panoramic Views Lomas de la Quinta for 595,000 €

Luxury Duplex-Penthouse with Panoramic Views Lomas de la Quinta

595,000 €

Total area 180 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

180 m², 3 bedrooms, penthouse

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

595,000 € 3,305 € per m²

The south/south-east-facing, elegant duplex penthouse of 180 m² is located in a gated community, extends over 2 floors... Read more

Brand-new Stylish Apartment — Los Arqueros Golf

375,000 €

Total area 89 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

89 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

375,000 € 4,213 € per m²

The beautifully decorated 2-bedroom apartment was built brand new in 2015. Situated on the first floor it is facing... Read more

Furnished apartment with a terrace and a parking, Benahavis, Spain for 265,000 €

Furnished apartment with a terrace and a parking, Benahavis, Spain

265,000 €

Total area 137 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

137 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

265,000 € 1,934 € per m²

A furnished apartment with a terrace and a parking. The apartment consists of three bedrooms, two completely renovated... Read more

SPACIOUS INMACULATE DUPLEX PENTHOUSE BENAHAVIS for 529,000 €

SPACIOUS INMACULATE DUPLEX PENTHOUSE BENAHAVIS

529,000 €

Total area 186 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

186 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

529,000 € 2,844 € per m²

Perfect condition 3-bedroom duplex penthouse with sweeping panoramic views. Situated atop the prestigious Torre Halcones... Read more

GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT LOMAS DE LA QUINTA BENAHAVIS for 299,000 €

GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT LOMAS DE LA QUINTA BENAHAVIS

299,000 €

Total area 129 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

129 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

299,000 € 2,317 € per m²

Spacious and beautiful 2-bedroom elevated ground floor apartment, south to southwest facing, with an spacious sunny... Read more

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain for 899,000 €

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

899,000 €

Total area 174 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

174 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

899,000 € 5,166 € per m²

This luxury development, located between Marbella and Benahavís within quick and easy reach of the beaches and town... Read more

Penthouse – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain for 1,299,000 €

Penthouse – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

1,299,000 €

Total area 174 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

174 m², 3 bedrooms, penthouse

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

1,299,000 € 7,465 € per m²

This luxury development, located between Marbella and Benahavís within quick and easy reach of the beaches and town... Read more

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain for 649,000 €

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

649,000 €

Total area 122 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

122 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

649,000 € 5,319 € per m²

This luxury development, located between Marbella and Benahavís within quick and easy reach of the beaches and town... Read more

Penthouse – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain for 529,000 €

Penthouse – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

529,000 €

Total area 86 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

86 m², 3 bedrooms, penthouse

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

529,000 € 6,151 € per m²

This 3-bedroom duplex penthouse with sweeping panoramic views is situated atop the prestigious Torre Halcones development... Read more

Comfortable apartment with a parking, a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with a garden and a swimming pool, Benahavis, Spain for 469,000 €

Comfortable apartment with a parking, a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with a garden and a swimming pool, Benahavis, Spain

469,000 €

Total area 168 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

168 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

469,000 € 2,791 € per m²

An apartment is on the ground floor with a magnificent view of the golf course and the sea and south orientation. The apartment... Read more

Penthouse – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain for 799,000 €

Penthouse – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

799,000 €

Total area 122 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

122 m², 2 bedrooms, penthouse

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

799,000 € 6,549 € per m²

This luxury development, located between Marbella and Benahavís within quick and easy reach of the beaches and town... Read more

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain for 999,000 €

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

999,000 €

Total area 174 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

174 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

999,000 € 5,741 € per m²

This luxury development, located between Marbella and Benahavís within quick and easy reach of the beaches and town... Read more

Apartment – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

549,000 €

Total area 122 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

122 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

549,000 € 4,500 € per m²

This luxury development, located between Marbella and Benahavís within quick and easy reach of the beaches and town... Read more

Apartment for sale in Botanic, Benahavis for 520,000 €

Apartment for sale in Botanic, Benahavis

520,000 €

Total area 173 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

173 m², 3 bedrooms, new home

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

520,000 € 3,005 € per m²

Apartment for sale in Botanic, Benahavis, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 en suite bathrooms, the property was built... Read more

Modern apartment with a terrace and sea views in a residence with three pools, near the beach, Benaavis, Costa del Sol, Spain for 565,000 €

Modern apartment with a terrace and sea views in a residence with three pools, near the beach, Benaavis, Costa del Sol, Spain

565,000 €

Total area 109 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

109 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

565,000 € 5,183 € per m²

Comfortable, furnished apartment with a high-quality finish, a large terrace and panoramic sea and mountain views in a cosy... Read more

Duplex Penthouse for sale in The View Marbella, Benahavis for 2,599,000 €

Duplex Penthouse for sale in The View Marbella, Benahavis

2,599,000 €

Total area 283 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

283 m², 4 bedrooms, new home

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

2 floor

2,599,000 € 9,183 € per m²

Duplex Penthouse for sale in The View Marbella, Benahavis, with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 toilets, the property was... Read more

Penthouse – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain for 1,869,000 €

Penthouse – Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

1,869,000 €

Total area 219 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

219 m², 4 bedrooms, penthouse

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

1,869,000 € 8,534 € per m²

This luxury development, located between Marbella and Benahavís within quick and easy reach of the beaches and town... Read more

Apartment for sale in Lomas de La Quinta, Benahavis for 549,000 €

Apartment for sale in Lomas de La Quinta, Benahavis

549,000 €

Total area 170 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

170 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

549,000 € 3,229 € per m²

Apartment for sale in Lomas de La Quinta, Benahavis, with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, the property... Read more

Comfortable apartment with a terrace in a residential complex with a swimming pool, a garden and a parking, Benahavis, Spain for 265,000 €

Comfortable apartment with a terrace in a residential complex with a swimming pool, a garden and a parking, Benahavis, Spain

265,000 €

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3 bedrooms, apartment

Benahavis, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

265,000 €

A first line apartment from the golf course is located in La Quinta Marbella, Benahavis, in a gated community with... Read more

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