
Third-Floor 1-Bedroom Apartment in El Tomillar, Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga · El Tomillar

Costa del Sol
Explore 20 new developments and off-plan properties in Vélez-Málaga.
20 new-build properties in Vélez-Málaga

Vélez-Málaga · El Tomillar

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Caleta de Vélez

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Centro

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Velez Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Caleta de Vélez

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · El Tomillar

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Velez Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Camino Viejo De Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Velez Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Velez Malaga

Vélez-Málaga · Velez Malaga
Market Overview
Vélez-Málaga is the lowest-cost new-build coastline on the Costa del Sol: apartments from €219,950, a median of €320,000 across our 22 active listings, and nothing above €745,000, at about €3,530 per m². The stock is small local developments rather than resort complexes, clustered around Camino Viejo de Málaga, the town centre and the marina district of Caleta de Vélez, a short hop from Torre del Mar's long promenade.
New construction in Vélez-Málaga follows the same technical code as the western coast at a fraction of the price: A and B energy ratings, aerothermal heating and communal pools in every current listing. The buyer mix is mostly Spanish with a growing northern-European contingent, and the Axarquía's year-round town economy keeps the area alive outside summer.
The Costa del Sol entry point: apartments from €219,950, median €320,000, ceiling under €745k
About €3,530 per m² — 30 to 40% below equivalent western-coast new build
Torre del Mar promenade and Caleta de Vélez marina minutes away; every listing has a pool
Same Código Técnico specs as the west: A/B energy ratings and aerothermal systems
New Build Guide
Vélez-Málaga is attracting growing new-build investment, with modern developments offering energy-efficient homes built to the latest Spanish construction code. Off-plan opportunities allow buyers to customise finishes and secure pre-completion pricing. The area's infrastructure, lifestyle amenities, and coastal setting continue to drive demand from both international investors and permanent residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
Insider Tip — Vélez-Málaga
When buying off-plan in Vélez-Málaga, always instruct an independent lawyer — never use the developer's legal team. Request the bank guarantee certificate (aval bancario) before making any stage payment, and verify that the developer has all building licences and the first-occupation licence timeline. Visit the site at least twice during construction to monitor progress.
Vélez-Málaga is the market town and capital of the Axarquía, the eastern Costa del Sol. The historic centre sits 4 km inland under a Moorish fortress, with a proper Spanish commercial life that owes nothing to tourism. Its seafront district, Torre del Mar, runs behind one of the longest promenades on the coast, and neighbouring Caleta de Vélez pairs the region’s main fishing harbour with a leisure marina.
The hills behind grow most of Europe’s mangoes and avocados, and the white villages of the Axarquía, Frigiliana and Cómpeta among them, are within half an hour. Property here costs 30 to 40% less than the western Costa del Sol, and the current new-build stock is small apartment developments rather than resort complexes.

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