€223,370
Ground-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo
Estepona · Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo
1 bed1 bath63m²
New build1 bedroom1 bathroom+9
Costa del Sol
New Build in Estepona
Explore 186 new developments and off-plan properties in Estepona.
186 new-build properties in Estepona
€241,610
First-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Cancelada, Estepona
Estepona · Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo
1 bed1 bath65m²
New buildLiftPrivate terrace+5
€259,303
Ground-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Bungalow, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo
Estepona · Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo
2 beds1 bath81m²
New buildGround floor2 bedrooms+9
€320,000
Second-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
1 bed1 bath51m²
New buildCommunal poolLift+6
€321,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment in Valle Romano Golf, Estepona
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
2 beds2 baths107m²
New buildFirst floorLift+6
€322,000
Ground-Floor New-Build 1-Bedroom Apartment, Valle Romano Golf
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
1 bed1 bath65m²
New buildGround floorCommunal pool+9
€323,080
New-Build 1-Bedroom Penthouse, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo, Estepona
Estepona · Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo
1 bed1 bath80m²
New buildLiftPrivate terrace+7
€325,000
Fourth-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
3 beds2 baths102m²
New build3 bedrooms2 bathrooms+7
€330,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, La Gaspara, Estepona
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths112m²
New buildCommunal poolCommunal gardens+7
€360,000
Ground-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Valle Romano Golf
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
3 beds2 baths107m²
Communal poolLiftParking (2 spaces)+7
€363,000
Third-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Centro, Estepona
Estepona · Centro
1 bed1 bath64m²
New buildCommunal poolLift+8
€370,000
First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths83m²
New buildTwo bedroomsTwo bathrooms+6
€373,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Valle Romano Golf
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
2 beds2 baths115m²
New buildFirst floor105 m2 build area+7
€375,000
New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment in Estepona Golf, Estepona
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths79m²
New buildFirst floor2 bedrooms+6
€380,000
Top-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Valle Romano Golf
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
2 beds2 baths126m²
New buildTop-floor apartment2 bedrooms+7
€389,000
First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Centro, Estepona
Estepona · Centro
2 beds2 baths91m²
New buildFirst floor2 bedrooms+7
€400,000
Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths103m²
New buildGround floor2 bedrooms+10
€414,000
First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, La Concha-Resina Golf
Estepona · La Concha Resina Golf
2 beds2 baths101m²
New buildCommunal poolLift+8
€425,000
Top-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths121m²
New buildPrivate solariumSea views+9
€425,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths121m²
New buildSea viewsCommunal pool+9
€428,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio
Estepona · Arroyo Enmedio
2 beds2 baths95m²
Communal poolLiftParking (2 spaces)+9
€434,000
First-Floor New-Build 1-Bedroom Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona
Estepona · Arroyo Enmedio
1 bed1 bath66m²
New buildFirst floorCommunal pool+7
€436,000
Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
3 beds2 baths124m²
Ground floorNew buildSea views+9
€440,000
Solarium 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona
Estepona · Arroyo Vaquero
2 beds2 baths95m²
Communal poolPrivate solariumAir conditioning+5
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- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona · €440,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo · €442,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Estepona Golf, Estepona · €442,000
- Ground-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Villa, Zona Calvario, Estepona · €450,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom Apartment in La Concha-Resina Golf, Estepona · €453,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €459,700
- Ground-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Estepona Golf · €460,000
- Third-Floor 2-Bedroom Bungalow in Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo, Estepona · €462,118
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment in Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €465,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €465,000
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €467,000
- Third-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf · €470,000
- Ground-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Parque Central, Estepona · €470,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €479,000
- Ground-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €485,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build in Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona · €486,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo · €487,500
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment in Estepona Centro, Estepona · €489,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero · €489,000
- New-Build 2-Bedroom Penthouse, Valle Romano Golf, Estepona · €489,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo · €492,000
- Ground-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio · €494,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Azata Golf Estepona Oeste · €495,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €499,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Cancelada, Estepona · €505,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero · €509,000
- Apartment in Estepona · €524,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Los Flamingos, Estepona · €524,600
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero · €527,000
- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Zona Las Mesas · €549,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Centro, Estepona · €550,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero · €550,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona · €550,000
- Top-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Enmedio · €552,000
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Centro, Estepona · €559,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Azata Golf Estepona Oeste · €565,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €569,000
- Ground-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €570,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Cancelada, Estepona · €590,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €590,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €602,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo · €608,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €610,000
- Solarium 2-Bedroom Penthouse in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €619,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €619,000
- South-Facing 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €620,000
- Top-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, La Concha-Resina Golf · €625,000
- Third-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Parque Central, Estepona · €625,000
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom Penthouse, Cancelada (Nueva Milla De Oro) · €626,000
- Fourth-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Zona Las Mesas, Estepona · €630,000
- Top-Floor Solarium Apartment in La Galera, Estepona · €644,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €650,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €654,000
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Atalaya, Estepona · €668,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €670,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €688,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €690,000
- New-Build Ground-Floor Apartment with SPA, Las Mesas, Estepona · €695,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Costa Del Sol, Estepona · €699,000
- Third-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Penthouse, Las Mesas, Estepona · €700,000
- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Las Mesas · €710,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build, Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €720,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €724,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero · €725,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €740,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment in Estepona, Estepona · €742,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona · €742,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero · €750,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona · €753,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero · €755,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €770,000
- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, La Concha-Resina Golf · €774,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, La Concha-Resina Golf · €774,000
- Sixth-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Las Mesas, Estepona · €782,700
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €790,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €795,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €795,000
- Apartment in Estepona · €795,000
- New-Build 2-Bedroom Penthouse with Solarium, Las Mesas, Estepona · €795,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €795,000
- Second-Floor Penthouse in Nueva Atalaya, Estepona · €795,000
- 3-Bedroom New-Build Townhouse with Solarium, Estepona · €800,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €810,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Parque Central · €815,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Whater Gardens · €815,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €820,000
- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Las Mesas · €825,000
- Solarium New-Build 3-Bedroom Penthouse, Paraiso-Barronal · €829,000
- Fifth-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Las Mesas, Estepona · €833,700
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Townhouse with Garden, Estepona Golf · €834,000
- New-Build 1-Bedroom Apartment in Estepona, Estepona · €845,000
- Third-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment in Zona Las Mesas, Estepona · €849,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Townhouse in Estepona, Estepona · €850,000
- 4-Bedroom New-Build Townhouse in Estepona, Estepona · €850,000
- New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €850,000
- First-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Sotoserena · €860,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Atalaya, Estepona · €865,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Selwo, Estepona · €868,000
- Top-Floor 2-Bedroom Penthouse in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €868,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bed New-Build Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €885,000
- Ground-Floor 4-Bedroom Townhouse in Estepona Golf, Estepona · €886,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Atalaya, Estepona · €895,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Ground-Floor Apartment, Paraiso-Barronal · €895,000
- Top-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero · €899,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Townhouse in Atalaya, Estepona · €900,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio · €904,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Enmedio · €904,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Estepona · €919,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Townhouse in Estepona, Estepona · €950,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Parque Central, Estepona · €953,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Las Mesas, Estepona · €960,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Cancelada, Estepona · €962,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Atalaya · €965,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €985,000
- Two-Storey 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €999,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bed New-Build Bungalow, Cancelada, Estepona · €1,012,000
- Smart 3-Bedroom New-Build Villa in Whater Gardens, Estepona · €1,040,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in La Galera, Estepona · €1,045,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Villa in Puerto de Estepona, Estepona · €1,046,000
- Top-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €1,054,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Las Mesas, Estepona · €1,080,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment in Los Flamingos, Estepona · €1,085,750
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Sotoserena · €1,120,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €1,174,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €1,212,000
- Large First-Floor 3-Bedroom Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €1,224,000
- Apartment in Estepona · €1,240,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom Duplex Penthouse, Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €1,263,000
- Two-Storey 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Sotoserena, Estepona · €1,270,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Sotoserena, Estepona · €1,270,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €1,370,000
- Large First-Floor 3-Bedroom Apartment in Sotoserena, Estepona · €1,400,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, El Velerín, Estepona · €1,442,000
- First-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €1,453,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Villa in Estepona Golf, Estepona · €1,500,000
- Single-Storey 4-Bedroom Villa in Azata Golf Estepona Oeste · €1,519,382
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Villa with Solarium, Estepona · €1,550,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Villa with Solarium, Valle Romano, Estepona · €1,590,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Villa in Estepona Golf, Estepona · €1,600,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Villa on 1,086m2, Whater Gardens · €1,650,000
- Golf-Side 5-Bedroom New-Build Villa, Azata Golf Estepona Oeste · €1,695,631
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, El Velerín, Estepona · €1,732,000
- First-Floor 5-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in El Velerín, Estepona · €1,775,000
- 3-Bedroom Top-Floor Penthouse in Whater Gardens, Estepona · €1,948,000
- New-Build 6-Bedroom Villa in Azata Golf Estepona Oeste, Estepona · €2,066,360
- New-Build 5-Bedroom Villa in Bel-Air, Estepona · €2,300,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Villa in Bel-Air, Estepona · €2,440,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Los Llanos, Estepona · €2,500,000
- 4-Bedroom New-Build Villa in Whater Gardens, Estepona · €2,550,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Guadalobón, Estepona · €2,650,000
- New-Build 5-Bedroom Villa on 543m² Plot, Whater Gardens · €2,750,000
- 4-Bedroom New-Build Villa on 500m2 Plot, Whater Gardens · €2,750,000
- 5-Bedroom New-Build Villa in Whater Gardens, Estepona · €2,750,000
- Beachfront 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Seghers, Estepona · €3,200,000
- First-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Los Llanos, Estepona · €3,700,000
- New-Build 7-Bedroom Villa in Casasola, Estepona · €4,750,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Los Llanos, Estepona · €4,800,000
- 5-Bedroom New-Build Villa on 2,333m² Plot, Parque Central · €5,500,000
- Beachfront 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Seghers, Estepona · €5,700,500
- First-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Seghers, Estepona · €6,500,000
- New-Build 6-Bedroom Villa in El Paraíso, Estepona · €6,800,000
- Beachfront 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Seghers, Estepona · €7,300,000
Market Overview
New Developments in Estepona
Estepona has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with its old-town mural project and coastal promenade redevelopment making it one of the most talked-about towns on the Costa del Sol. New-build development is spread across several areas: the New Golden Mile (beachfront apartment complexes from €260,000), El Paraíso (golf-adjacent villas from €500,000), Cancelada (affordable family complexes from €220,000), and the regenerated Centro (boutique townhouses from €300,000). Seghers offers hillside villas with panoramic sea views from €600,000.
Developers in Estepona benefit from the municipality's proactive planning, which balances growth with environmental protection and aesthetic standards. All new construction achieves A/B energy ratings, and many projects include communal infinity pools, padel courts, coworking spaces, and tropical landscaping. Estepona's 21 km of coastline, 11 Blue Flag beaches, revitalised old town with its botanical murals, and Saturday seafront market have created strong demand from both investors and lifestyle buyers. Málaga airport is 55 minutes east.
Apartments from €220k in Cancelada; golf villas from €500k in El Paraíso
Award-winning old-town regeneration with botanical murals and pedestrianised streets
A/B energy builds with infinity pools, padel courts & tropical communal gardens
21 km of coastline and 11 Blue Flag beaches driving year-round tourism growth
Browse by Neighbourhood
Las Mesas(24)Estepona Golf(16)Arroyo Enmedio(15)Whater Gardens(14)Arroyo Vaquero(13)Estepona(12)Nueva Milla De Oro(12)Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo(9)Valle Romano Golf(6)La Concha Resina Golf(5)Sotoserena(5)Centro(5)Parque Central(5)Azata Golf Estepona Oeste(5)Nueva Atalaya(5)Cancelada Nueva Milla De Oro(5)Seghers(4)Zona Las Mesas(3)El Velerin(3)Los Llanos(3)Bel Air(2)Los Flamingos(2)La Galera(2)Paraiso Barronal(2)Selwo(1)Zona Calvario(1)El Paraíso(1)Casasola(1)Guadalobon(1)Atalaya(1)Puerto De Estepona(1)Costa Del Sol(1)Valle Romano(1)
New Build Guide
Buying Off-Plan in Estepona
Estepona's New Golden Mile is one of the most active development corridors on the Costa del Sol, with beachfront complexes from €260,000 and golf-adjacent villas from €500,000. The town's award-winning old-town regeneration with botanical murals has created a "destination" effect that boosts demand. Cancelada provides a more affordable entry from €220,000 with excellent highway connectivity.
The Off-Plan Buying Process
- 1
Reservation & NIE
Pay a reservation fee (typically €3,000–€10,000) to take the property off the market. You will need a Spanish NIE (tax identification number) and a Spanish bank account, both of which your lawyer can arrange.
- 2
Private Purchase Contract
Within 30 days, sign the contrato privado de compraventa and pay 10% of the purchase price (minus the reservation). This contract locks in the price and your chosen customisation options. Your deposit is protected by a bank guarantee under Ley 57/68.
- 3
Stage Payments During Build
For off-plan properties, further payments of 20–30% are due at construction milestones (foundations, structure, finishes). Each payment is backed by the mandatory bank guarantee — if the developer fails to deliver, you get your money back.
- 4
Pre-Delivery Snagging Inspection
Before completion, you (or your appointed surveyor) conduct a snagging inspection of the finished property. The developer must remedy any defects before handover. A retention amount of 5–10% of the final payment is typically held back until snagging items are resolved.
- 5
Completion & Notary Signing
Sign the escritura pública (title deed) before a notary, pay the remaining balance (usually 60–70% of the purchase price), and receive your keys. The notary registers the property at the Land Registry in your name. Typical completion timeline for off-plan: 18–24 months from reservation.
New Build Costs & Taxes
| Cost Item | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| IVA (VAT) | 10% | Applies to all new-build purchases nationwide — replaces the ITP (transfer tax) charged on resale properties |
| AJD (Stamp Duty) | 1.2% | Rate set by the Andalucía regional government |
| Notary Fees | 0.5–1% | Scaled by property price; fixed by government tariff |
| Legal Fees | 1–1.5% | Independent lawyer recommended — never use the developer's lawyer |
| Land Registry | 0.5–1% | Registering the title deed in your name |
| Total Purchase Cost | ~13–14% | New-build total on top of the property price in Andalucía |
What to Expect in New Construction
- Energy rating A or B — mandatory for new construction under the Código Técnico de la Edificación
- Double-glazed thermal-break aluminium windows (Cortizo, Schüco, or equivalent)
- Pre-installed ducted air conditioning with aerothermal heat-pump system
- Underfloor heating in bathrooms; LED lighting throughout all rooms
- Porcelain tile flooring with buyer-selectable finishes (kitchen, bathrooms, living areas)
- Pre-installed fibre-optic internet and electric vehicle charging pre-installation
- Secure underground parking with storage room included
- 10-year structural warranty under the LOE (Ley de Ordenación de la Edificación)
Insider Tip — Estepona
Estepona's New Golden Mile offers the best combination of new-build supply, beach access, and price on the western Costa del Sol. For maximum appreciation, buy in the Centro regeneration zone near the botanical murals — the old-town premium is rising fast as the town's "destination" reputation grows. Cancelada is the smart play for budget-conscious investors.
About Estepona
Estepona has undergone one of the most remarkable transformations on the Costa del Sol. Once overlooked in favour of neighbouring Marbella, the town has reinvented itself as the “Garden of the Costa del Sol” — its historic centre now bursting with flower-lined streets, over 50 large-scale murals, and a beautifully restored old quarter that rivals any town in Andalusia.
The town’s 21km coastline features a mix of sandy beaches and rocky coves, far less crowded than Marbella’s. The harbour has been developed into an attractive marina with restaurants and shops, while the seafront promenade stretches for kilometres. The Orchidarium — a stunning glass-domed orchid house in the town centre — is unique on the Costa del Sol.
Estepona maintains a genuine Spanish character that sets it apart from more international resort towns. The central market, the Sunday flea market, the old town tapas bars, and the traditional fiestas all reflect a town that has embraced tourism while preserving its Andalusian soul.
The Basics
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Climate
Summer 28–33°C · Winter 12–18°C
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Airport
65 min from Málaga (AGP)
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Beaches
21km — Playa del Cristo, La Rada, Casasola
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Best Known For
Flower streets, murals, Orchidarium
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Population
~73,000
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Languages
Spanish, English widely spoken
Things to Do
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Flower Streets & Murals
Over 50 large-scale murals decorate building facades, while streets overflow with flower pots and plant displays. The Route of the Murals is a self-guided walking tour through the old town.
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The Orchidarium
A stunning glass-domed conservatory in the town centre housing over 5,000 orchid species from around the world, alongside a waterfall, jungle garden, and educational displays.
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Playa del Cristo
One of the most sheltered and family-friendly beaches on the Costa del Sol — a crescent-shaped cove with calm, shallow water and a traditional chiringuito. Located by the marina.
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Old Town & Market
The restored old quarter is a joy to explore — narrow streets, Plaza de las Flores, the Castle ruins, and the central market selling fresh fish, produce, and local specialities.
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Marina & Seafront
The modern marina has restaurants, shops, and boat trips. The seafront promenade stretches for kilometres, perfect for walking, cycling, or jogging at sunset.
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