Death of the Golden Visa
14/01/2025

The Spanish government has started the procedure to abolish the Golden Visa for foreign property investors which granted them a three-year renewable residence permit. In 2013 this Golden Visa programme was the brainchild of the Conservative government, led by Mariano Rajoy. It was seen as a means of attracting crucial foreign investment following the impact …

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Life after the Golden Visa
20/05/2024

Are you considering living in Marbella, Spain, but worried about the recent changes to the Golden Visa program? Don’t be! Although the program is being phased out, there are still various residency options available for non-EU citizens. We at Property Finder Marbella, a well-established real estate agency with over 20 years of experience, can help …

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Invest in Marbella Real Estate for a Secure Future
09/08/2023

In the world of investing, diversification is often touted as a key strategy for mitigating risks and maximizing returns. While stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are common options, savvy investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional asset classes to find hidden gems that promise stability and growth. Marbella, with its thriving real estate market and high …

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8 reasons to live in Marbella
18/07/2023

Where is Marbella? Marbella is a captivating coastal city nestled in the southern region of Spain, on the beautiful Costa del Sol. With its stunning beaches, luxurious resorts, vibrant nightlife, and year-round sunshine, Marbella beckons travelers and expatriates alike from all around the globe. Let’s take a journey through this Mediterranean paradise and explore the …

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Wealth tax in Andalucรญa is scrapped from 21.09.2022
22/09/2022

GREAT NEWS!!! NO MORE WEALTH TAX IN ANDALUCIA! The wealth tax in Andalucia was always an unwelcome weight on both the expatriate and local community. As of Wednesday 21 September 2022 there will no longer be a wealth tax in Andalucรญa. The President of the Junta de Andalucia, Juanma Moreno, has scrapped the Wealth Tax …

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Resale or a New Build Property?
15/12/2021

For those wishing to buy a property on the Costa del Sol, there is one important question before going any further: New build or resale property? The decision to buy a new build/off plan property or a pre-loved resale property is a complicated one and completely depends on your taste and “wants”. For years the …

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Nature Activities Close to Marbella
05/10/2021

Marbella is well known for its beaches, shopping and nightlife, but once you have exhausted those there is so much more to do for those of you who are more adventurous at heart. Nestled above Marbella town, you can escape into nature and explore miles of beautiful woodland in the โ€œLLlanos de Juanarโ€ located up …

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Top International Schools in the Marbella area
14/06/2021

For parents of young children part of your search for the perfect Marbella property will  undoubtedly be dictated by where you will be sending your children to school.  Marbella and the Costa del Sol is a melting pot of nationalities and thanks to this international community we have some excellent schools for you to choose …

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Free Covid Travel Insurance
31/05/2021

ANDALUCIA OFFERS FREE COVID TRAVEL INSURANCE IN BID TO BOOST TOURISM International travellers visiting the autonomous region of Andalucia will now be eligible to receive free travel โ€œCOVIDโ€ insurance, according to the regional governmentยดsย official tourism websiteย andalucia.org. This initiative is aimed at boosting foreign travel to the region, especially to the tourist resorts along the Costa …

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Great News, less tax!!!
23/05/2021

If you are thinking about investing in a property on the Costa del Sol, we have some good news for you!ย  The Andalusian government has passed a decreeย reducing property Transfer Taxย (the tax paid on the purchase and sale of second-hand homes). Up until now the three rates have been set at 8%, 9% and 10% …

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IT IS OFFICIAL……
01/11/2020

We have always known that there was more than one reason we love it here on the Costa Del Sol and now it’s official !!! A recent study promoted by the European Commission on the quality of life and satisfaction of people loving life in European countries confirmed that the Malaga province (Costa del Sol) …

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