Can foreigners buy apartments in Marbella?

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 Marbella?

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 Marbella. 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 Marbella, Spain

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Luxury apartments with panoramic sea views in a gated residence with a swimming pool and a sports club, Marbella, Spain for 842,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Luxury apartments with panoramic sea views in a gated residence with a swimming pool and a sports club, Marbella, Spain

842,000 €

£718,000

Total area 127 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Luxury penthouse with a private pool and sea views in a gated residence with a golf course and around-the-clock security, Marbella, Spain for 2,200,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Luxury penthouse with a private pool and sea views in a gated residence with a golf course and around-the-clock security, Marbella, Spain

2,200,000 €

£1,877,000

Total area 133 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Sea view

Аpartments with views of the sea, mountains and golf course, Costa del Sol

From 380,000 €

Swimming pool Underground parking Golf course Private garden Terrace

Luxury apartment with panoramic sea views in a gated residence with a swimming pool and a golf course, Marbella, Spain for 946,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Luxury apartment with panoramic sea views in a gated residence with a swimming pool and a golf course, Marbella, Spain

946,000 €

£807,000

Total area 149 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Apartment with sea views in a residence with two swimming pools, Nueva Andalucia, Spain for 498,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with sea views in a residence with two swimming pools, Nueva Andalucia, Spain

498,000 €

£424,000

Total area 106 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with spacious terraces and sea views, Nueva Andalucia, Spain for 500,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with spacious terraces and sea views, Nueva Andalucia, Spain

500,000 €

£426,000

Total area 146 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Duplex penthouse with spacious terraces and sea views, Nueva Andalucia, Spain for 572,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Duplex penthouse with spacious terraces and sea views, Nueva Andalucia, Spain

572,000 €

£487,000

Total area 126 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Three-bedroom apartment with sea views, Nueva Andalucia, Spain for 722,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartment with sea views, Nueva Andalucia, Spain

722,000 €

£616,000

Total area 146 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Luxury beachfront apartment with a garden and a private swimming pool, Marbella, Spain for 2,750,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Luxury beachfront apartment with a garden and a private swimming pool, Marbella, Spain

2,750,000 €

£2,346,000

Total area 333 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Exclusive beachfront apartments with gardens, private swimming pools and sea views, Marbella, Spain for 4,422,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Exclusive beachfront apartments with gardens, private swimming pools and sea views, Marbella, Spain

4,422,000 €

£3,772,000

Total area 484 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Three-bedroom apartments close to the sea, Nueva Andalucía, Spain for 453,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartments close to the sea, Nueva Andalucía, Spain

453,000 €

£386,000

Total area 83 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, Marbella, Spain for 580,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, Marbella, Spain

580,000 €

£495,000

Total area 108 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Modern apartments in a residence with a swimming pool and a panoramic view, close to Pueto Banús, Nueva Andalucia, Spain for 421,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartments in a residence with a swimming pool and a panoramic view, close to Pueto Banús, Nueva Andalucia, Spain

421,000 €

£359,000

Total area 75 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with sea views in a luxury residence with swimming pools, Nueva Andalucía, Spain for 1,015,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with sea views in a luxury residence with swimming pools, Nueva Andalucía, Spain

1,015,000 €

£866,000

Total area 118 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Luxury beachfront penthouse with solarium, private pool and sea views in Marbella for 3,318,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Luxury beachfront penthouse with solarium, private pool and sea views in Marbella

3,318,000 €

£2,830,000

Total area 260 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Penthouse with 2 bedrooms and private solarium, close to Puerto Banús for 540,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with 2 bedrooms and private solarium, close to Puerto Banús

540,000 €

£461,000

Total area 164 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with 2 bedrooms, close to Puerto Banús for 565,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with 2 bedrooms, close to Puerto Banús

565,000 €

£482,000

Total area 101 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Ground floor apartment close to Pueto Banús for 365,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Ground floor apartment close to Pueto Banús

365,000 €

£311,000

Total area 99 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with 4 bedrooms, close to Puerto Banús for 465,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with 4 bedrooms, close to Puerto Banús

465,000 €

£397,000

Total area 120 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Modern apartments close to Pueto Banús for 425,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartments close to Pueto Banús

425,000 €

£363,000

Total area 86 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Apartments with 3 bedrooms, close to Puerto Banús for 405,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with 3 bedrooms, close to Puerto Banús

405,000 €

£345,000

Total area 90 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with 3 bedrooms and private solarium in Istán, Marbella for 600,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with 3 bedrooms and private solarium in Istán, Marbella

600,000 €

£512,000

Total area 109 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New villas and apartments on the first line from the sea in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain for 2,750,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New villas and apartments on the first line from the sea in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

2,750,000 €

£2,346,000

Total area 332 m²2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Apartment with large terrace in Istán, Marbella for 360,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with large terrace in Istán, Marbella

360,000 €

£307,000

Total area 97 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with 3 bedrooms and large terrace in Istán, Marbella for 430,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with 3 bedrooms and large terrace in Istán, Marbella

430,000 €

£367,000

Total area 109 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New three-bedroom apartment with a private garden and sea views in Marbella, Andalucia, Spain for 1,150,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New three-bedroom apartment with a private garden and sea views in Marbella, Andalucia, Spain

1,150,000 €

£981,000

Total area 246 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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The quest for the Golden Visa: a Tranio.com client on buying a flat in Estepona, Spain
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Keeping it in the family: three sisters buy a flat in Torrevieja
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Golden visas and marinas: yacht-aficionado buys luxury villa in Spain
Eugene, chief executive of a major Russian company, first considered buying property abroad when he took up yachting. We talked to him after he bought a villa in Catalonia near a marina.
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Owning property in Spain: a British perspective
Steve, an English expat in Moscow, Russia, bought a flat in Spain. Two years on, we asked him for the British perspective on Spain’s real estate, buyer’s remorse and bureaucracy.
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