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    La Zagaleta Villas for Sale & Exclusive Private Estate Living Above Benahavís

    While La Zagaleta villas for sale remain the estate's signature product, select residential developments within and adjacent to the community offer apartment-style living with the same extraordinary level of privacy, security, and natural beauty that define this world-renowned address.

    Properties within La Zagaleta's orbit benefit from 24-hour security, two championship golf courses, an equestrian centre, and the estate's famously discreet atmosphere — all within a 15-minute drive of Marbella and its coastal amenities.

    The limited supply of apartment-format residences in this micro-market ensures exceptional value retention and strong demand from ultra-high-net-worth buyers seeking a more manageable footprint without sacrificing exclusivity.

    Luumare Estate maintains direct relationships within the La Zagaleta community, facilitating access to rare residential opportunities that are seldom publicly advertised.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Not for every stage. You can sign a specific power of attorney (poder notarial) with a notary in your home country — but remember that the document needs an apostille and a sworn translation into Spanish before Spanish authorities and banks will accept it. The most popular option is a single trip: you sign the power of attorney before a Spanish notary and open a bank account at the same time. If the power of attorney is broad enough, your lawyer can then sign the deed, collect the keys and transfer the utilities on your behalf. More: buying property in Spain with a power of attorney

    Frontline means buildings directly on the promenade or beach, with nothing blocking the view. Second line means one block back — usually a few minutes' walk from the sea, quieter and typically with lower community fees. On the frontline, keep in mind that humidity and salt wear out window frames and railings faster. We always check the map and the local zoning plan to see whether the view could be built over in the future.

    The community fee covers upkeep of the shared areas: security, cleaning, lifts, lighting, gardens and pools, plus building insurance. In complexes with a spa, gym and 24-hour reception it is noticeably higher than in small communities. We ask for meeting minutes and information on the reserve fund — a planned façade renovation or lift replacement can mean an extra levy. The fee depends on the unit's share of the common property, not on how often you use it.

    Short-term rentals in Andalusia require registration in the tourist accommodation register (VFT) and meeting technical requirements, including an occupation licence, air conditioning and furnishing. Since 2026 a community can ban tourist rentals in the building by a qualified majority, so we check the statutes and resolutions before purchase. Rental income is taxed in Spain. If renting matters to you, tell us at the start and we will filter listings accordingly.

    A terrace is usually the space next to the living room, on the same level as the apartment. A solarium is an open area on the roof, most often with penthouses — great for a lounge area and the view. A solarium may come with restrictions: you are not always allowed to cover or enclose it, and the rules are set by the zoning plan and the community regulations. In the documents we also check whether the terrace area is recorded in the land registry and the cadastre.

    On the resale market in Andalusia, transfer tax (ITP) applies at 7 percent. When buying from a developer, instead of ITP you pay 10 percent VAT plus stamp duty (AJD) at 1.2 percent. On top of that come the notary, land registry fees and an independent lawyer's fee, usually around 1 percent. Our fee is paid by the seller, so the buyer pays us no commission.
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