Can foreigners buy apartments in Costa del Sol?

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 Costa del Sol?

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 Costa del Sol. 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. When buying a property, you can get a residence permit in Spain, which will allow you to legally reside in the country. At the moment, the most suitable program for obtaining a Spanish residence permit is a Non-Lucrative residence visa in Spain . The main requirement of the program is to provide sufficient financial guarantees, as well as the availability of housing in Spain. Until 2025, investors had the opportunity to apply for a golden visa to Spain when buying real estate starting from 500 thousand euros, and the program has been officially closed since April 2025.

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.

811 Apartments for Sale in Costa del Sol, Buy Flat from 104,000€

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New two-bedroom apartment with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, Mijas, Spain for 520,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New two-bedroom apartment with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, Mijas, Spain

520,000 €

£443,000

Total area 88 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a private garden in a gated residence with a swimming pool and a spa, near the golf course, Mijas, Spain for 595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a private garden in a gated residence with a swimming pool and a spa, near the golf course, Mijas, Spain

595,000 €

£507,000

Total area 105 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

Three-bedroom apartment with sea views in a new residence with rich infrastructure, Mijas, Spain for 575,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartment with sea views in a new residence with rich infrastructure, Mijas, Spain

575,000 €

£490,000

Total area 134 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with sea views in a new gated residence with a swimming pool and a spa center, Mijas, Spain for 710,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with sea views in a new gated residence with a swimming pool and a spa center, Mijas, Spain

710,000 €

£605,000

Total area 99 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with sea views, close to the golf course in Mijas Costa for 520,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with sea views, close to the golf course in Mijas Costa

520,000 €

£443,000

Total area 108 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with a large terrace and sea views, Mijas, Spain for 880,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with a large terrace and sea views, Mijas, Spain

880,000 €

£749,000

Total area 76 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Penthouse with sea views in a gated residence with a golf course, 700 meters from the sea, Mijas, Spain for 880,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with sea views in a gated residence with a golf course, 700 meters from the sea, Mijas, Spain

880,000 €

£749,000

Total area 90 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Three-bedroom apartment with sea views in a residence with swimming pools, Mijas, Spain for 570,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartment with sea views in a residence with swimming pools, Mijas, Spain

570,000 €

£485,000

Total area 95 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a private garden and sea views in a picturesque area, Estepona, Spain for 409,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a private garden and sea views in a picturesque area, Estepona, Spain

409,000 €

£348,000

Total area 103 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Sea view apartment in a guarded residence with swimming pools and a golf course, Mijas, Spain for 530,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Sea view apartment in a guarded residence with swimming pools and a golf course, Mijas, Spain

530,000 €

£451,000

Total area 95 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a private swimming pool near the beach, Fuengirola, Spain for 1,660,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a private swimming pool near the beach, Fuengirola, Spain

1,660,000 €

£1,413,000

Total area 114 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Designer penthouse with sea views and a private swimming pool near the beach, Fuengirola, Spain for 1,190,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Designer penthouse with sea views and a private swimming pool near the beach, Fuengirola, Spain

1,190,000 €

£1,013,000

Total area 89 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with sea views in a new residence with gardens, swimming pools and a spa center, Estepona, Spain for 565,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with sea views in a new residence with gardens, swimming pools and a spa center, Estepona, Spain

565,000 €

£481,000

Total area 115 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with a large terrace, a jacuzzi and sea views close to the beach, Casares, Spain for 670,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with a large terrace, a jacuzzi and sea views close to the beach, Casares, Spain

670,000 €

£570,000

Total area 134 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, Fuengirola, Spain for 455,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, Fuengirola, Spain

455,000 €

£387,000

Total area 108 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a spacious terrace and sea views in a new residence with gardens and swimming pools, Estepona, Spain for 419,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a spacious terrace and sea views in a new residence with gardens and swimming pools, Estepona, Spain

419,000 €

£357,000

Total area 103 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a private garden at 250 meters from the beach, Casares, Spain for 365,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a private garden at 250 meters from the beach, Casares, Spain

365,000 €

£311,000

Total area 122 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a private garden in a new residence with a swimming pool and a co-working area, close to the golf course, Casares, Spain for 536,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a private garden in a new residence with a swimming pool and a co-working area, close to the golf course, Casares, Spain

536,000 €

£457,000

Total area 111 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with sea views and a private swimming pool, Fuengirola, Spain for 1,450,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with sea views and a private swimming pool, Fuengirola, Spain

1,450,000 €

£1,235,000

Total area 111 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with private swimming pools in a residence with a wellness center and gardens, Fuengirola, Spain for 1,320,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with private swimming pools in a residence with a wellness center and gardens, Fuengirola, Spain

1,320,000 €

£1,124,000

Total area 114 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Three-bedroom apartments with sea views in a new residence, Estepona, Spain for 434,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartments with sea views in a new residence, Estepona, Spain

434,000 €

£370,000

Total area 123 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Luxury apartments with sea views at 250 meters from the beach, Fuengirola, Spain for 1,049,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Luxury apartments with sea views at 250 meters from the beach, Fuengirola, Spain

1,049,000 €

£893,000

Total area 108 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Three-bedroom apartment with a private garden and sea views, Estepona, Spain for 409,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartment with a private garden and sea views, Estepona, Spain

409,000 €

£348,000

Total area 137 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, Estepona, Spain for 710,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

710,000 €

£605,000

Total area 105 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Two-bedroom apartment with sea views in a residence with swimming pools and lounge areas, Fuengirola, Spain for 462,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Two-bedroom apartment with sea views in a residence with swimming pools and lounge areas, Fuengirola, Spain

462,000 €

£393,000

Total area 113 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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First and foremost Tranio is a very motivated team of professionals who surely know their job! We are very pleased with their well-coordinated work, timeliness of responses to the questions posed, and willingness to act in case of unusual situations.
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It is with much enthusiasm that I personally recommend Tranio for a professional business collaboration in the ﬁeld of real estate, marketing, acquisition, and ﬁnance. The fundamentals of our business relationship with Tranio were set in 2016. Mundial AG has received the company’s great reputation throughout a number of international business pai’tners and stockholders. Tranio has helped our company to expand its horizons to the global market and has established benchmarks that would extend Mundial AG’s networks. The company has exceptional connections to potential investors and has a proﬁcient team that is capable of forming compound ﬁnancial models that attract ﬁnanciers. The cooperation with Tranio is based on professionalism, effectiveness, and Hypovﬂemsbank scrupulousness. Our experiences with Tranio are encouraging and progressive, which makes them one of our preeminent business paitners.
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