Data, costs and returns
Buying on the Costa del Sol is a financial decision before it is a lifestyle one. Market Intelligence is the numbers desk — the data behind the headlines, interactive tools to run your own figures, and a calm read on what it all means for you. No noise, no hard sell.
Market Trends & Prices
What prices are doing and where demand is moving — €/m² by area, transaction volume, the foreign-buyer mix, and an honest read on 2026.
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The True Cost of Buying & Owning
Beyond the asking price — ITP and VAT, notary, legal and registry fees, mortgages and the ongoing cost of ownership. With an interactive cost calculator.
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Investment, Yield & Flipping
The returns side — rental yields by area, buy-to-let, off-plan flips and renovation value-add, and what actually makes money on the Costa del Sol.
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Selling & Exit
The other half of the deal — capital gains tax, the 3% non-resident retention, plusvalía and timing, so you keep more of what you make.
Understand the exit →Want these numbers run against your specific situation? Ask Mikael for a private cost-and-returns briefing before you commit to anything.