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27/05/2026

If you're looking for property on Costa del Sol, this is probably the most comprehensive and quality curated selection available right now — filtered by budget, location and investment potential.
We track 7,000+ resale properties and 600+ new developments across Costa del Sol — and filter them down to the ones that actually make sense.
Spain saw a record 21.4% of all transactions made by foreign buyers in 2025 (Registradores de España). BBVA is forecasting +10.2% price growth in 2026. Supply is tightening. The window for entry at current prices is narrowing.
Here's what we're recommending right now, across 5 budget segments:
🏗️ UNDER €500K — 14 new developments from €205K to the only frontline beachfront new-build under €500K on the coast.
🌊 €500K–€1M — Top 10 properties. 3 frontline beach, 3 beachside, 3 prime non-beach, 1 special.
🏡 €1M–€2M — 10 properties including a 1-bed in Puente Romano Resort 5★ and beachfront villas with proven rental track records.
💎 €2M–€3M — 10 properties — frontline beachfront in Estepona, Kempinski branded residences, new villas in La Quinta and Málaga Este.
🌟 €3M–€7M — 21 properties across Zagaleta, Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca, Finca Cortesín, Sotogrande and Marbella East.
Full selections with prices and availability in the comments below 👇

31/03/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘, 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗥. 🛡️☀️

While global headlines are filled with uncertainty, one destination remains the ultimate choice for stability and peace of mind: Spain. But here is the news that’s changing the game in March 2026: Spain has officially entered "SOLD OUT" mode. 📉

Official data from BBVA Research and the College of Registrars confirms what we see on the ground every day:

📈 Prices are surging (+10.2%): This isn't a bubble; it’s an acute inventory crisis. Spain faces a structural deficit of over 800,000 homes, and demand is vastly outstripping supply.

🌍 Record Foreign Buyers: A record-breaking 21.4% of all transactions are now being made by international investors seeking a secure refuge within the Eurozone.

🚀 The "Safe Haven" Effect: In prime areas like Marbella in Costa del Sol, global capital is "fleeing" toward safety, sunshine, and security.

The Directimo Take: In 2026, the biggest risk isn’t market volatility—it’s missing out on the last available units in premium locations.

If you are looking for a property that protects both your capital and your family's peace of mind, now is the time to act. ⏳

👇 Explore our current Costa del Sol Inventory:
https://www.directimo.com/properties

🌐 Sources & References:
🔹 BBVA Research: Spain Real Estate Outlook 2026
🔹 Registradores de España: Foreign Demand Index Q1

07/03/2026

☀️ 320 sunny days. 40+ international schools. 70+ golf courses. Beach in the morning, Sierra Nevada skiing in the afternoon.

Costa del Sol isn't just a holiday destination anymore — it's where Europe's most discerning buyers are choosing to live, work, and invest.

We've just published our full 5-year market outlook (2026–2030):

📈 +33.8% projected appreciation (base case, 5 years)
💰 ~70–80% net ROI with leverage + mid-term rental strategy
🛡️ 50–60% cash buyers, 20+ nationalities → one of Europe's most resilient markets

The lifestyle is what brings people here. The numbers are what make them stay.

🔗 Full analysis: https://www.directimo.com/blog/costa-del-sol-real-estate-investment-outlook-2026

08/01/2026

⭐Costa del Sol — January 2026 Update 🎁

We've just completed the 2025 Costa del Sol analysis: 357 Costa del Sol developments analyzed → 102 shortlisted → 36 winners for quality, investment potential, location, infrastructure, legal & STR validation.

What's in the updated report:
✓ The best options for your budget
✓ Projects we excluded — and why (pricing/legal/STR issues)
✓ New opportunities in your preferred area

Some highlights from the new recommendations:

📍 Serenity with new units released in Estepona West — a very easy vote this month 📍 Solemar in Casares — remains a strong recommendation

In Estepona City Center, we debated between 3 competing projects, but Isidora Living's new phase launch at the end of 2026 ended the debate.

The New Golden Mile was more complex: many interesting options, each with clear pros and cons.

New projects and units released in La Cala de Mijas and Benalmádena (both near the airport), as well as Elviria Hills & Beachside, Benahavís, Nueva Andalucía, and San Pedro in the Marbella area.

We also kept a few older projects, including some where discounts appeared, while others were removed because they no longer meet the standards: STR-ban risk (Manilva and Torremolinos), overpriced units, or legal red flags.

🎁 Want the full updated report + personalized recommendations?

➡ You can access the full winners/shortlist/excluded breakdown during your 1:1 call with your Directimo buyer advisor — it includes sensitive insights, investment notes, and full due diligence.

👉 If you DON'T have a Directimo account: Create your free account → your advisor will contact you and share the full report during your call: 🔗 www.directimo.com/onboarding

👉 If you already have a Directimo advisor: Request your updated personalized shortlist: 🔗 www.directimo.com/advisor

About Directimo: Buyer agent platform for European vacation properties, conducting independent market research to protect client interests.
€180M+ in European property transactions | 20+ buyer nationalities

14/11/2025

Finding your perfect area in the 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹 just got smarter.
Our enhanced 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 feature on directimo.com makes your property search easier, faster, and more intuitive.

👉 It guides you through the main areas that best match your preferences.
👉 Unlike a seller agent, our 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 shows you both the pros and cons of each zone, helping you understand whether you truly fit the buyer profile or not.

How it works:
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With 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼, you’re not just browsing.
You’re exploring and discovering Costa del Sol with 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.

Start searching today 👉 https://www.directimo.com/explore-zones

17/06/2025

🚀 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Directimo enters €2M Seed round!

We're proud to announce that Directimo.com, Europe's first buyer-centric, AI-powered vacation home marketplace, is now available for public investment.
We're transforming a €70+ billion market that still operates with 1990s logic.
🎯 Our goal: 25 European destinations by 2029

What Directimo achieved in 2024:
✅ Marketplace with properties updated real-time every 15 minutes and fully documented residential projects
✅ AI agents for pre-qualification and 24/7 education (led by Florin Pravai - ex-Google, YouTube Romania)
✅ Integrated tech infrastructure: platform, CRM, tools, automations for buyer agents
✅ Team of specialized local buyer agents

✅ Area Discovery tool for 154 zones analyzed in Costa del Sol

Results from Costa del Sol (model validation):
💰 €10 billion annual market (€500M commissions)
📊 €13.6M transactions generated in 2024, with €40M pipeline for 2025
⏱️ Time reduced from 6-9 months to under 4 months (goal: 30-45 days like in the US)

Entrepreneurial journey:
🏆 2006-2010: Exit magazinuldecase ro (Europe's largest for-sale-by-owner platform)
🏆 2011-2016: homefinders ro - 500+ satisfied clients
🏆 2020-2022: €3M commissions in vacation homes market in Romania
🏆 2022-2025: Directimo with investors like Ovidiu Solomonov (current COO Aviv Group) and Adrian Erimescu (founder imobiliare ro)

📈 Potential: we estimate 100x+ growth in value by 2029
🔗 Invest in Directimo: Early bird discount available until €50,000 raised
https://investors.seedblink.com/landing/ff014df46354d18e
📅 Investor webinar: Thursday 7:00 PM - "From €699K to €90M revenue"
https://calendly.com/matei-directimo/investor-webinar

Directimo: From €699K to €90M — Our Roadmap to 25 MarketsThursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM CETJoin us for an exclusive deep dive into how Directimo is scaling from early validation to €90M projected revenue by 2029Agenda Highlights: 📊 Costa del Sol results & European rollout strategy 🤖 Our ...

02/06/2025

🏠 Spain’s 2025 Anti-Okupa Law: Faster Evictions, Stronger Owner Protection

Worried about illegal occupation (okupas)? Spain’s new law LO 1/2025 changes the game — and it’s great news for property owners on the Costa del Sol.

🔑 Key Highlights:
• Fast-track justice (juicio rápido): eviction orders possible within 15 days
• Immediate police action: for home invasions (allanamiento), eviction can happen in 48h
• No more delays after judgment: vulnerability checks removed in these cases
• Stronger penalties: Up to 3 years in prison for aggravated cases
• Better legal protection: quicker processes, streamlined ownership proof
• But: this does not apply to non-paying tenants (inquiokupas)

💡 Directimo recommends signing with an approved security company for full protection under the new law.

🧠 Full legal breakdown here:
👉 https://www.directimo.com/blog/costa-del-sol-okupas

28/05/2025

📢 New 2025 Regulations on the Costa del Sol 🏡

Planning to invest or already own a property in southern Spain? Here's what you need to know:

📌 Short-term rental licenses: Frozen in saturated zones like Málaga, Marbella & Fuengirola
📌 Golden Visa: Being phased out—no more automatic residency for property purchases
📌 Stricter tax enforcement: Especially for Airbnb-style income
📌 Digital Nomad Visa: Still active, offering an alternative path
📌 Trend shift: Focus on long-term value, sustainability & compliance

These changes will shape the real estate landscape in 2025. Whether you're a buyer, owner, or investor, understanding the new rules is key.

👉 Full breakdown here: https://www.directimo.com/blog/costa-del-sol-2025-regulations

21/05/2025

Just Launched - in the prestigious Real de La Quinta Residential Country Club Resort, Costa del Sol

✅ Boutique collection of luxury homes - four blocks with a maximum of three floors
✅ Located in an exceptional natural enclave
✅ Panoramic Sea Views, Mountain climate
✅ Nature-Inspired Design
✅ Indoor-Outdoor Living
✅ Sustainable Living

Get full details and speak to a local expert
https://www.directimo.com/property/42472