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    The Real Cost of Buying in Spain as a Non-Resident (2026)
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    The Real Cost of Buying in Spain as a Non-Resident (2026)

    The asking price is the one number every buyer knows and the least useful one. Here is the full cost of buying in Andalucia as a non-resident in 2026, from transfer tax to the return you owe on a property that sits empty.

    21 Aug 2026 · Makarios Estates
    Sotogrande vs Marbella: What the Price Data Actually Says
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    Sotogrande vs Marbella: What the Price Data Actually Says

    Marbella's notarial records put completed sales at €4,228 per square metre while asking prices ran near €5,400. A buyer-side comparison — old money and new, what each place actually costs, and why Sotogrande borrows Marbella in half an hour while Marbella cannot borrow Sotogrande at all.

    8 Aug 2026 · Makarios Estates
    Serenity Garden Apartments Phase V: Resort Living Near Gibraltar
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    Serenity Garden Apartments Phase V: Resort Living Near Gibraltar

    Phase V represents the final opportunity to own a garden apartment at Serenity, where Mediterranean living meets resort-style convenience just 20 minutes from Gibraltar.

    4 Aug 2026 · Makarios Estates
    Luxury Home Details: What Makes Serenity Alcaidesa Special
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    Luxury Home Details: What Makes Serenity Alcaidesa Special

    It's the thoughtful details that transform a house into a home—and at Serenity Alcaidesa, every element has been meticulously designed for comfort, style, and modern living.

    28 Jul 2026 · Makarios Estates
    Serenity Alcaidesa: Luxury Homes Meet Resort Living
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    Serenity Alcaidesa: Luxury Homes Meet Resort Living

    Experience the ultimate Costa del Sol lifestyle at Serenity Alcaidesa, where luxury homes blend seamlessly with five-star resort living and year-round Mediterranean bliss.

    20 Jul 2026 · Makarios Estates
    Serenity Frontline Golf Homes: Luxury Living at La Hacienda
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    Serenity Frontline Golf Homes: Luxury Living at La Hacienda

    Experience the pinnacle of Costa del Sol luxury at Serenity Frontline Golf Homes, an exclusive development seamlessly integrated with the prestigious La Hacienda golf resort.

    26 Jun 2026 · Makarios Estates
    Golf Living in Sotogrande: The Complete Guide
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    Golf Living in Sotogrande: The Complete Guide

    Seven championship venues within twenty minutes, from Robert Trent Jones's first European course to the 1997 Ryder Cup venue. What each one is like, and what golf-side property in Sotogrande actually involves.

    26 Jun 2026 · Makarios Estates
    Serenity Alcaidesa: A Frontline-Golf Address from the Costa del Sol's Developer of the Year
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    Serenity Alcaidesa: A Frontline-Golf Address from the Costa del Sol's Developer of the Year

    The developer behind Serenity Alcaidesa has just been named the Costa del Sol's best luxury residential developer of 2026. After 40 years on this coast, here is why that recognition genuinely matters if a frontline-golf home is on your shortlist.

    22 Jun 2026 · Makarios Estates
    Buying Property in Sotogrande: Navigate Spain's New Rules
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    Buying Property in Sotogrande: Navigate Spain's New Rules

    Spain's new anti-tourist laws create opportunities for savvy buyers in premium locations like Sotogrande.

    17 May 2026 · Makarios Estates