Real Estate News
Marbella Approves 428 Homes at Rio Real Golf
Marbella clears plans for a 428-home residential project alongside a €22 million infrastructure package near Rio Real Golf.
September 15, 2026
Latest property and real estate news from Marbella, Málaga, and the Costa del Sol. Read updates on the Spanish real estate market, new developments, tourism, legal changes, infrastructure projects, and local events affecting buyers, sellers, investors, and residents.
Marbella clears plans for a 428-home residential project alongside a €22 million infrastructure package near Rio Real Golf.
A historic hotel location on the Costa del Sol is set to be transformed into a major €250 million residential housing project.
A new idealista report highlights Spain’s top regions for luxury home sales, with the Costa del Sol remaining a prime destination for high-end buyers.
Scarcity of buildable coastal land and regulatory delays are slowing new home construction across Spain’s prime Mediterranean regions.
Luxury real estate in Marbella recorded strong performance, with prime market sales reaching over €70 million in the first six months of the year.
Spanish tax authorities are increasing scrutiny on foreign homeowners, focusing on non-resident tax filings and residency status.
British buyers remain the leading foreign demographic on the Costa del Sol, representing 21% of all property reservations according to recent market data.
New market figures from Idealista highlight strong demand from UK buyers leading off-plan and resale property reservations across the Costa del Sol.
Regional authorities in Andalucia are advancing plans for a mandatory agent register to boost consumer protection for property buyers and sellers.
Marbella’s municipal planning framework reaches final approval, aligning local regulations with Andalusia’s regional planning law.
