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. Buy flats in Marbella, Spain

Sea and mountain view apartment with a terrace, in a residence with a garden, a swimming pool and a parking, in Marbella, Malaga, Spain for 350,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Sea and mountain view apartment with a terrace, in a residence with a garden, a swimming pool and a parking, in Marbella, Malaga, Spain

350,000 €

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

350,000 €

The apartment is set on the ground floor of a residence with a garden, a swimming pool, a restaurant and a parking. The apartment... Read more

Apartment in a new residence, in a prestigious area, near golf courses and Puerto Banus marina, Los Naranjos, Costa del Sol for 275,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment in a new residence, in a prestigious area, near golf courses and Puerto Banus marina, Los Naranjos, Costa del Sol

275,000 €

Total area 112 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

112 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

275,000 € 2,455 € per m²

A three-room apartment of 112 m² in a new residential estate located in the prestigious area of Los Naranjos, near... Read more

Off-plan property

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

470,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

New furnished apartment with a terrace in a gated residence with a pool and a garden, near the beach, Marbella, Spain for 650,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New furnished apartment with a terrace in a gated residence with a pool and a garden, near the beach, Marbella, Spain

650,000 €

Total area 320 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

320 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

650,000 € 2,031 € per m²

We offer a south-facing apartment with a parking space, a terrace of 50 m², a view of the garden and a barbecue area. The property... Read more

Elegant apartment, Elviria, Spain for 285,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Elegant apartment, Elviria, Spain

285,000 €

Total area 139 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

139 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

285,000 € 2,050 € per m²

REDUCED FROM 285,000 € TO 250,000 € This bright south facing ground floor apartment is located in the beautiful gated... Read more

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain for 1,160,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1,160,000 €

Total area 157 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

157 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1,160,000 € 7,388 € per m²

Quality luxury apartment in Jardines del Mediterraneo, beach side, next to the 5* hotel Gran Melia Don Pepe. Walking... Read more

Furnished apartment with a terrace and a garden in a residential complex with a swimming pool, Marbella, Spain for 300,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Furnished apartment with a terrace and a garden in a residential complex with a swimming pool, Marbella, Spain

300,000 €

Total area 131 m²Land area: 42 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

131 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

300,000 € 2,290 € per m²

An apartment is in very good condition, fully furnished, ground floor, facing south. There is a covered terrace and private... Read more

Charming Apartment in Marbella for 340,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Charming Apartment in Marbella

340,000 €

Total area 115 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

115 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Nueva Andalucia, Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

340,000 € 2,956 € per m²

This apartment is situated in La Dama de Noche, an established urbanization with tropical gardens and a nice communal... Read more

Spacious apartment with a parking, a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with a garden and swimming pools, Marbella, Spain for 700,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Spacious apartment with a parking, a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with a garden and swimming pools, Marbella, Spain

700,000 €

Total area 190 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

190 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

700,000 € 3,684 € per m²

An apartment on the ground floor offers a view of the garden and the sea. In the garden there are beautiful orange... Read more

Comfortable apartments with parking and a terrace in a residential complex with swimming pools and gardens, Marbella, Spain for 570,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Comfortable apartments with parking and a terrace in a residential complex with swimming pools and gardens, Marbella, Spain

570,000 €

Total area 97 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

97 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

570,000 € 5,876 € per m²

An apartment is located in the popular beach complex on the Golden Mile in Marbella. This gated complex is within walking... Read more

Apartment with Sea-View — Lomas del Conde Luque for 290,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with Sea-View — Lomas del Conde Luque

290,000 €

Total area 117 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

117 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

290,000 € 2,478 € per m²

Originally built in 2006 and including 102 apartments in total, this property is located in the 5 Star development... Read more

South facing apartment on the beach side in Elviria for 350,000 €

With balcony/terrace

South facing apartment on the beach side in Elviria

350,000 €

Total area 137 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

137 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

350,000 € 2,554 € per m²

High quality beachside apartment in the soughtafter area of Elviria. This two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is an elevated... Read more

Groundfloor apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms in La Reserva de Alvarito, close to the beach for 275,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Groundfloor apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms in La Reserva de Alvarito, close to the beach

275,000 €

Total area 111 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

111 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

275,000 € 2,477 € per m²

Groundfloor apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms in La Reserva de Alvarito, close to the beach, restaurants... Read more

Apartment with a terrace and a garage in a residential complex with a garden, a swimming pool and a tennis court, Marbella, Spain for 545,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a terrace and a garage in a residential complex with a garden, a swimming pool and a tennis court, Marbella, Spain

545,000 €

Total area 115 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

115 m², 4 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

545,000 € 4,739 € per m²

A south-east apartment on the first floor, overlooking the garden, the pool and the Mediterranean Sea is located in an exclusive... Read more

Lovely one bedroom apartment in the luxurious complex Los Jardines de las Golondrinas in Elviria for 265,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Lovely one bedroom apartment in the luxurious complex Los Jardines de las Golondrinas in Elviria

265,000 €

Total area 80 m²1 bedroom2 bathrooms

80 m², 1 bedroom, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

2 floor

265,000 € 3,312 € per m²

Spacious apartment in the popular beachside complex in Elviria, Los Jardines de las Golondrinas, East Marbella. The apartment... Read more

Lovely garden apartment in El Manantial de Santa Maria Golf in Elviria, east Marbella for 325,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Lovely garden apartment in El Manantial de Santa Maria Golf in Elviria, east Marbella

325,000 €

Total area 170 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

170 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

325,000 € 1,911 € per m²

Spacious three bedroom ground floor, corner apartment in a sought-after complex in Elviria with a 60 m² private sunny... Read more

Two-storey penthouse with a garage, a terrace and views of the mountains and the sea in a complex with a garden and a pool, Marbella, Spain for 2,000,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Two-storey penthouse with a garage, a terrace and views of the mountains and the sea in a complex with a garden and a pool, Marbella, Spain

2,000,000 €

Total area 330 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

330 m², 3 bedrooms, penthouse

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

2 floor

2,000,000 € 6,060 € per m²

A punthouse duplex in an exclusive beachfront residential complex with 24-hour security, consisting of eighteen facilities.... Read more

FABULOUS APARTMENT MARBELLA GOLDEN MILE for 930,000 €

With balcony/terrace

FABULOUS APARTMENT MARBELLA GOLDEN MILE

930,000 €

Total area 350 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

350 m², 4 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

930,000 € 2,657 € per m²

Fantastic large apartment located in Jardines Colgantes, is a very private, quiet, gated and luxury community situated... Read more

Penthouse – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain for 1,900,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1,900,000 €

Total area 256 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

256 m², 4 bedrooms, penthouse

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1,900,000 € 7,421 € per m²

Duplex penthouse with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms for sale in luxury urbanization in the Golden Mile, Marbella. It has... Read more

Penthouse with a terrace, a parking and sea views in a residential complex with swimming pools and a garden, Marbella, Spain for 465,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with a terrace, a parking and sea views in a residential complex with swimming pools and a garden, Marbella, Spain

465,000 €

Total area 340 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

340 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

3 floor

465,000 € 1,367 € per m²

Located in the mountains on the west side of Elviria, this duplex penthouse is part of a gated residential complex... Read more

GOLF RIO REAL MARBELLA EAST DUPLEX PENTHOUSE for 1,450,000 €

With balcony/terrace

GOLF RIO REAL MARBELLA EAST DUPLEX PENTHOUSE

1,450,000 €

Total area 332 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

332 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

2 floor

1,450,000 € 4,367 € per m²

Duplex penthouse with independent entrance from the street, located in the Rio Real Golf area, near Trocadero Arena... Read more

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain for 399,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

399,000 €

Total area 90 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

90 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

399,000 € 4,433 € per m²

Fully renovated 2 bedroom apartment in urb. Costalita. Beach front complex. Walking distance to the beach. Living/dining... Read more

Cosy apartment with a spacious terrace and sea views in a hotel with a pool, on the first line from the sea, Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain for 990,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Cosy apartment with a spacious terrace and sea views in a hotel with a pool, on the first line from the sea, Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain

990,000 €

Total area 130 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

130 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

990,000 € 7,615 € per m²

Modern furnished apartment with a quality finish, a terrace of 80 m², panoramic sea views and a parking slot in a comfortable... Read more

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain for 360,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment – Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

360,000 €

Total area 141 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

141 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

360,000 € 2,553 € per m²

Nice first floor apartment with open sea views situated in a gated beachfront complex El Velerin in the New Golden... Read more

Comfortable apartment with terraces and sea views in a residential complex with a garden and swimming pools, Marbella, Spain for 850,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Comfortable apartment with terraces and sea views in a residential complex with a garden and swimming pools, Marbella, Spain

850,000 €

Total area 247 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

247 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

850,000 € 3,441 € per m²

Situated in the Condado de Sierra Blanca, in one of the most southerly areas of Marbella, near the city center, this... Read more

Spacious apartment with terraces in a residential complex with a swimming pool and a garden, Marbella, Spain for 540,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Spacious apartment with terraces in a residential complex with a swimming pool and a garden, Marbella, Spain

540,000 €

Total area 176 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

176 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

1 floor

540,000 € 3,068 € per m²

A beautiful apartment on the ground floor in a small residential complex with a garden and a swimming pool. The apartment... Read more

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