COSTA DE SOL
COSTA DE SOL
PROPERTY MARKET INTELLIGENCE
PROPERTY MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Independent guidance for UK and international buyers
Independent guidance for UK and international buyers
A Measured View of the Costa del Sol Property Market
A Measured View of the Costa del Sol Property Market
A Measured View of the Costa del Sol Property Market
This report provides an independent overview of the Costa del Sol property market for UK and international buyers considering long-term property ownership in Southern Spain.
This report provides an independent overview of the Costa del Sol property market for UK and international buyers considering long-term property ownership in Southern Spain.
This report provides an independent overview of the Costa del Sol property market for UK and international buyers considering long-term property ownership in Southern Spain.
It is not intended to predict short-term price movements, but to explain the structural factors shaping the market and how buyers should interpret them when making a decision.
It is not intended to predict short-term price movements, but to explain the structural factors shaping the market and how buyers should interpret them when making a decision.
It is not intended to predict short-term price movements, but to explain the structural factors shaping the market and how buyers should interpret them when making a decision.
The Costa del Sol has matured into a global residential market
The Costa del Sol has matured into a global residential market
The Costa del Sol has matured into a global residential market
International demand continues to support values in prime areas
International demand continues to support values in prime areas
International demand continues to support values in prime areas
Supply remains limited in established locations
Supply remains limited in established locations
Supply remains limited in established locations
Long-term fundamentals matter more than timing
Long-term fundamentals matter more than timing
Long-term fundamentals matter more than timing
For buyers, clarity and suitability remain more important than speed.
For buyers, clarity and suitability remain more important than speed.
For buyers, clarity and suitability remain more important than speed.
From Lifestyle Destination to Global Residential Market
From Lifestyle Destination to Global Residential Market
From Lifestyle Destination to Global Residential Market
Over the past decade, the Costa del Sol has evolved from a seasonal destination into one of Europe’s most established international residential markets.
Over the past decade, the Costa del Sol has evolved from a seasonal destination into one of Europe’s most established international residential markets.
Over the past decade, the Costa del Sol has evolved from a seasonal destination into one of Europe’s most established international residential markets.
Increased year-round international residency
Increased year-round international residency
Increased year-round international residency
Improved infrastructure and global connectivity
Improved infrastructure and global connectivity
Improved infrastructure and global connectivity
Strong lifestyle appeal combined with liveability
Strong lifestyle appeal combined with liveability
Strong lifestyle appeal combined with liveability
Demand for second homes and long-term ownership
Demand for second homes and long-term ownership
Demand for second homes and long-term ownership
UK buyers remain one of the most consistent and active buyer groups, particularly in Marbella, Benahavís, and La Cala de Mijas.
UK buyers remain one of the most consistent and active buyer groups, particularly in Marbella, Benahavís, and La Cala de Mijas.
UK buyers remain one of the most consistent and active buyer groups, particularly in Marbella, Benahavís, and La Cala de Mijas.
This demand has contributed to market resilience across economic cycles.
This demand has contributed to market resilience across economic cycles.
This demand has contributed to market resilience across economic cycles.
Why Location and Quality Matter More Than Ever
Why Location and Quality Matter More Than Ever
Why Location and Quality Matter More Than Ever
New supply in prime residential areas remains constrained due to:
New supply in prime residential areas remains constrained due to:
Planning limitations
Planning limitations
Scarcity of well-located land
Scarcity of well-located land
Environmental and infrastructure considerations
Environmental and infrastructure considerations
Established locations
Established locations
Planning limitations
Scarcity of well-located land
Environmental and infrastructure considerations
Established locations
Low-density residential environments
Build quality and orientation
Fewer but higher-quality new developments
Emphasis on light, space, and outdoor living
Amenities designed for residents, not tourism
Planning limitations
Scarcity of well-located land
Environmental and infrastructure considerations
Established locations
Low-density residential environments
Build quality and orientation
Fewer but higher-quality new developments
Emphasis on light, space, and outdoor living
Amenities designed for residents, not tourism
Planning limitations
Scarcity of well-located land
Environmental and infrastructure considerations
Established locations
Low-density residential environments
Build quality and orientation
Fewer but higher-quality new developments
Emphasis on light, space, and outdoor living
Amenities designed for residents, not tourism
Understanding Value in the Current Market
Understanding Value in the Current Market
Understanding Value in the Current Market
While price growth has moderated since post-pandemic peaks, the market has shown notable stability, particularly in prime areas.
While price growth has moderated since post-pandemic peaks, the market has shown notable stability, particularly in prime areas.
While price growth has moderated since post-pandemic peaks, the market has shown notable stability, particularly in prime areas.
Well-located properties continue to transact
Well-located properties continue to transact
Well-located properties continue to transact
Buyers are selective rather than absent
Buyers are selective rather than absent
Buyers are selective rather than absent
Prime locations retain value more consistently
Prime locations retain value more consistently
Prime locations retain value more consistently
Rental demand remains strong in established areas, especially for properties offering privacy, orientation, and access to amenities.
Rental demand remains strong in established areas, especially for properties offering privacy, orientation, and access to amenities.
Rental demand remains strong in established areas, especially for properties offering privacy, orientation, and access to amenities.
However, rental performance should be viewed as a supporting benefit rather than the primary reason to buy for most long-term owners.
However, rental performance should be viewed as a supporting benefit rather than the primary reason to buy for most long-term owners.
However, rental performance should be viewed as a supporting benefit rather than the primary reason to buy for most long-term owners.
Factors Supporting Long-Term Confidence
Factors Supporting Long-Term Confidence
Factors Supporting Long-Term Confidence
Ongoing investment continues to support the region’s appeal, including:
Ongoing investment continues to support the region’s appeal, including:
Ongoing investment continues to support the region’s appeal, including:
Airport expansion and improved connectivity
Airport expansion and improved connectivity
Airport expansion and improved connectivity
Urban and transport infrastructure upgrades
Urban and transport infrastructure upgrades
Urban and transport infrastructure upgrades
Growth of high-end hospitality and branded residences
Growth of high-end hospitality and branded residences
Growth of high-end hospitality and branded residences
Sustainability and water management initiatives
Sustainability and water management initiatives
Sustainability and water management initiatives
These factors contribute to long-term livability and confidence, reinforcing the Costa del Sol’s position as a stable international residential market.
These factors contribute to long-term livability and confidence, reinforcing the Costa del Sol’s position as a stable international residential market.
These factors contribute to long-term livability and confidence, reinforcing the Costa del Sol’s position as a stable international residential market.
An Advisory Perspective
An Advisory Perspective
An Advisory Perspective
From an advisory standpoint, the current market environment favours buyers who:
From an advisory standpoint, the current market environment favours buyers who:
From an advisory standpoint, the current market environment favours buyers who:
Are purchasing for medium to long-term ownership
Are purchasing for medium to long-term ownership
Are purchasing for medium to long-term ownership
Prioritise location quality and suitability
Prioritise location quality and suitability
Prioritise location quality and suitability
Take a measured, informed approach
Take a measured, informed approach
Take a measured, informed approach
Focus on fundamentals rather than timing
Focus on fundamentals rather than timing
Focus on fundamentals rather than timing
The strongest outcomes are typically achieved by buyers who choose the right property in the right location, rather than attempting to time the market.
The strongest outcomes are typically achieved by buyers who choose the right property in the right location, rather than attempting to time the market.
The strongest outcomes are typically achieved by buyers who choose the right property in the right location, rather than attempting to time the market.
About Kevin’s Prestige Properties
About Kevin’s Prestige Properties
About Kevin’s Prestige Properties
Kevin’s Prestige Properties provides independent, advisory-led guidance for UK and international buyers purchasing property on the Costa del Sol.
Kevin’s Prestige Properties provides independent, advisory-led guidance for UK and international buyers purchasing property on the Costa del Sol.
Kevin’s Prestige Properties provides independent, advisory-led guidance for UK and international buyers purchasing property on the Costa del Sol.
All clients work directly with Kevin, ensuring clarity, continuity, and accountability throughout the buying process.
All clients work directly with Kevin, ensuring clarity, continuity, and accountability throughout the buying process.
All clients work directly with Kevin, ensuring clarity, continuity, and accountability throughout the buying process.
Kevin is recognised among the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Brokers worldwide, reflecting professional standards, market knowledge, and client trust.
Kevin is recognised among the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Brokers worldwide, reflecting professional standards, market knowledge, and client trust.
Kevin is recognised among the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Brokers worldwide, reflecting professional standards, market knowledge, and client trust.
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Founder & Property Advisor
Founder & Property Advisor
Founder & Property Advisor