{"id":71923,"date":"2026-09-06T01:52:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T23:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home-see.com\/why-international-buyers-keep-choosing-the-costa-del-sol-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T01:52:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T23:52:28","slug":"why-international-buyers-keep-choosing-the-costa-del-sol-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home-see.com\/fr\/why-international-buyers-keep-choosing-the-costa-del-sol-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pourquoi les acheteurs internationaux continuent de choisir la Costa del Sol en 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than one in three homes sold in M\u00e1laga province in 2026 went to a foreign buyer.<\/strong> That single number explains more about where the Spanish coast is heading than any brochure ever could \u2014 and it is reshaping who is actually buying on the Costa del Sol, and why.<\/p>\n

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R\u00e9ponse rapide\u00a0:<\/strong> Foreign buyers made up 37% of all home purchases in M\u00e1laga province in Q2 2026, the highest share ever recorded. The driver is no longer only retirees and holiday-home buyers \u2014 it is remote workers, founders and relocating professionals choosing Marbella, Estepona and M\u00e1laga city as a base, not just a getaway.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The number that matters<\/h2>\n

According to Spain’s land registrars, foreign nationals accounted for 15.98% of all home purchases nationwide in the second quarter of 2026 \u2014 the highest share on record. In M\u00e1laga province, the figure was 37%. In Benahav\u00eds specifically, notary data puts it even higher, at 84% of all home purchases.<\/p>\n

Average asking prices across M\u00e1laga province reached close to \u20ac3,850\/m\u00b2 by late 2025, up nearly 14% year-on-year, and most forecasts point to continued growth of 7\u20138% in Marbella through 2026, driven by sustained international demand against a structural shortage of well-located stock.<\/p>\n

Why the buyer profile has changed<\/h2>\n

A decade ago, the typical overseas buyer on this coast was retired or semi-retired, purchasing a holiday apartment for a few weeks a year. That buyer still exists \u2014 the average age of a Costa del Sol buyer remains 45\u201365 \u2014 but a second, distinct profile has grown alongside it: the relocating founder or executive who is moving their working life here, not just their holidays.<\/p>\n

This buyer prioritises different things. Broadband quality and airport access matter as much as pool size. A home office that genuinely functions is no longer a nice-to-have. M\u00e1laga city’s emergence as a genuine tech hub \u2014 with engineering teams from international companies now based there and still hiring \u2014 is accelerating this shift, and it is pulling demand into areas that were considered secondary just a few years ago.<\/p>\n

What this means market by market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
March\u00e9<\/th>\nWhat is driving demand<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Marbella & Golden Mile<\/td>\nEstablished international demand, limited prime stock, 7\u20138% forecast growth in 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estepona & New Golden Mile<\/td>\nPriced below Marbella proper, absorbing overflow demand as prime areas tighten<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M\u00e1laga city<\/td>\nTech-hub relocation demand, strong rental market, more affordable entry point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Costa Blanca (Alicante)<\/td>\nNorthern European demand, better value per m\u00b2 than the Costa del Sol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What this means if you are considering buying now<\/h2>\n
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  • Prime Marbella and Golden Mile stock is genuinely limited \u2014 well-priced properties in top locations are moving faster than in previous years.<\/li>\n
  • Estepona and the New Golden Mile remain the more accessible entry point into the same lifestyle, without the Marbella-proper premium.<\/li>\n
  • If remote work flexibility matters to you, connectivity and proximity to M\u00e1laga airport are now legitimate search criteria, not an afterthought.<\/li>\n
  • Foreign buyers face no restrictions purchasing in Spain, but budgeting for transaction costs (typically 10\u201313% on top of the price) is essential from the outset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Costa del Sol is no longer a market people simply visit and later decide to buy into. Increasingly, it is where people choose to build their working life from day one \u2014 and the numbers for 2026 back that up.<\/p>\n

    Browse our current listings across Marbella, Estepona, M\u00e1laga and the Costa Blanca<\/strong>, or get in touch and we will help you find the right area for how you actually plan to live.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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