New build Costa del Sol
New-build guide Costa del Sol 2026
Critically selected new-build projects on the Costa del Sol for 2026. Download our free guide below.
Quick advice
What to look for in a new-build project
Location
Don't judge the brochure, judge the spot: the distance to the beach, the village, and the airport, what may still be built next to or in front of the project, and what the view will look like in five years. We walk the site and the surrounding building plans for you.
Completion and planning
Ask for the building permit (licencia de obra), the completion date, and the payment schedule, and have it recorded what happens in case of delay. A few months' slippage is normal on this coast; six months or more should be addressed in the contract.
Guarantees and safeguards
Your instalment payments should be covered by a bank guarantee or insurance policy on a separate account. On top of that, the developer's statutory warranty applies: one year on finishing, three years on installations, and ten years on the structure.
Notarial guidance
Reservation and purchase contracts from developers are written in their favour. We have every contract checked by our lawyer, arrange the NIE number and powers of attorney, and stand beside you at the notary for the transfer.
Costs on top of the asking price
For new build, expect roughly 13% on top: 10% VAT, 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), and around 2% for lawyer and notary. Also budget for utility connections, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and the annual community fees.
Financing
A Spanish bank usually only finalises the mortgage for new build around completion, while you're already paying the instalments. Work through that cash flow in advance, or use our Mortgage check as a first indication.
Free guide
Download our free guide: New-build Selection Costa del Sol 2026
Last updated: July 2026
In this guide we bring together the new-build projects on the Costa del Sol we find most interesting for 2026, with our own take on each. So you have a single document to start your search with.
- The new-build projects we currently find most interesting
- What to look out for before reserving off-plan
- Personal guidance in your own language, from orientation to the notary
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