Properties for Sale in Benalmadena

• Apartments and Penthouses: This is the most common property type, found across all three areas. In Benalmádena Costa, you’ll find frontline beach apartments with sea views. In Arroyo de la Miel, apartments are popular with residents for their proximity to the train station and shops. Benalmádena Pueblo offers apartments in smaller, more traditional buildings, often with spectacular coastal views.
• Townhouses (Casas Adosadas): Found in residential communities throughout Benalmádena, these are ideal for families. Many are located in urbanizaciones with shared pools and gardens.
• Villas: Independent villas are primarily located in the quieter residential zones surrounding the Pueblo and in areas like Torremuelle, offering more space, privacy, and often panoramic sea views.

Benalmádena is known for offering excellent value and has a wide range of prices depending on the area and property type. As of mid-2025, you can expect the following approximate price ranges:

• 2-Bedroom Apartments: €200,000 (in Arroyo/inland) – €500,000+ (frontline beach/marina).
• 3-Bedroom Townhouses: €300,000 – €600,000+
• Villas: Starting from around €600,000 and rising to several million euros for premium locations and builds.

Yes, absolutely. Spain’s property laws do not discriminate based on nationality. The buying process is identical for Spanish, EU, and non-EU nationals.

For non-EU investors, the Spanish "Golden Visa" is an attractive incentive. A real estate investment of €500,000 or more can provide a residency permit for the buyer and their family, granting the right to live in Spain and travel visa-free throughout the Schengen Zone.

You must budget for additional taxes and fees, which typically amount to 10% to 14% of the purchase price. These costs are standard across Andalusia:

• For Resale Properties:
  • Property Transfer Tax (ITP - Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales): This is a flat rate of 7% of the purchase price.
• For New-Build Properties (from a developer):
  • VAT (IVA - Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido): 10% of the purchase price.
  • Stamp Duty (AJD - Actos Jurídicos Documentados): 1.2% of the purchase price.
• For All Properties:
  • Notary Fees: Approximately €800 – €2,000, scaled with the property price.
  • Land Registry Fees: Approximately €600 – €2,000.
  • Legal Fees: Typically 1% of the purchase price (+ 21% VAT on the fee).

Spanish banks typically lend up to 70 % of the purchase price to non-resident buyers (sometimes 80 % for EU citizens). Mortgage terms of 20–25 years are common; interest rates vary with the Euribor benchmark.

For developments with shared facilities (pools, gardens, gyms), expect €60 – €200 per month, depending on amenities and property size.

From making an offer to getting keys in hand typically takes 6–10 weeks, assuming financing and paperwork proceed smoothly.

• Visit in different seasons to gauge climate and community.
• Budget a 10 % contingency for unexpected costs.
• Hire an independent lawyer (abogado) to review contracts.
• Consider resale potential—properties with sea views and proximity to golf often hold value best.

From the luxury villas of Marbella and the marina-side glamour of Puerto Banús, to the charming old town of Estepona and the family-friendly beaches of Mijas Costa (with strong rental yields), plus the tranquil, value-priced hillside villages of Benahavís, Casares, Sotogrande and Manilva.