Estate Agent in Elviria

By Mikael Hansen, Plexo Properties · Last updated 4 September 2026.

Elviria sits on the eastern side of Marbella, about ten to fifteen minutes from the town centre and half an hour from Málaga airport, with Puerto Banús roughly twenty minutes the other way. It is one of the most established international areas on the coast, and it has a particularly strong German and Scandinavian community — which is exactly why so many of our buyers here want to handle the whole thing in their own language. This page explains what we do in Elviria and across Marbella East, how buying and selling actually work, and how to reach us.

Who we work with in Elviria

Most of the people we help do not live in Spain full time, and many are buying or selling across a language barrier. That shapes how we work.

• Buyers looking for a holiday home, a permanent move or a rental investment, who want someone who knows which urbanisations and which part of Marbella East are worth the money.
• Sellers who want an honest valuation and marketing that reaches foreign buyers, without signing an exclusive contract before they have seen results.
• Investors weighing established resale against the newer developments at the eastern end, or comparing Marbella East with La Cala de Mijas and Estepona.
• German, Scandinavian and Dutch buyers in particular, who would rather handle a six-figure purchase in their own language than through translation. Elviria has been a German and Nordic favourite for years, and we work here daily in those languages.

Elviria and Marbella East at a glance

Marbella East runs from Los Monteros in the west, through Elviria and Las Chapas, out to Cabopino and its marina in the east. Which stretch suits you changes the price and the search completely.

For a fuller picture of the area, its beaches, golf and daily life, read our Elviria area guide.

What we do here

Buying

We shortlist against what you actually want rather than what is easiest to sell, arrange viewings in efficient blocks so a trip is worth the flight, and tell you plainly where a property has a problem — a north-facing terrace, a busy road behind it, a pending community levy, or an asking price the recent sales do not support. You can browse current new-build projects and resale homes on the site, but the useful part is the shortlist we build with you.

Selling

We start with a free written valuation based on comparable sales, not on what you hope the property is worth, then market it to the international buyers who are actually active on this coast. We do not ask for exclusivity. Get a free property valuation to see where your home sits in today's market.

New-build and off-plan

Marbella East is mostly an established resale market, but the eastern end around Cabopino and the Santa María Golf corridor, together with hillside plots above Elviria, keep a steady flow of new-build and off-plan. New-build carries its own risks — completion dates that move, bank guarantees on deposits, and IVA instead of transfer tax — and we walk you through them before you reserve rather than after. If you are looking at a specific scheme, we will tell you honestly how it compares with the resale nearby.

Investment and rental

If you are buying to let, the numbers matter more than the view. We are straight about realistic yields and running costs, and you can model the purchase costs yourself with our Costa del Sol cost calculator before you commit.

Buying in Elviria as a foreign buyer

The process is safe and well-trodden, but it is not the same as at home. In short:

1. Get an NIE. The foreigner's identification number you need to buy, open a bank account and pay tax. Your lawyer can arrange it.
2. Appoint an independent lawyer. Not the seller's, not the agent's. They run the legal checks, the nota simple and the licences.
3. Reserve and sign the private contract. A reservation takes the property off the market; the private purchase contract usually comes with a ten percent deposit.
4. Complete at the notary. You sign the escritura, pay the balance, and receive the keys.

On costs, budget roughly ten to twelve percent on top of the price for a resale: transfer tax (ITP) in Andalucía is currently seven percent, plus notary, land registry and legal fees. New-build is taxed differently, with ten percent IVA plus stamp duty. The Andalusian transfer-tax rules are set out by the Agencia Tributaria de Andalucía, and non-resident income tax by the Agencia Tributaria. For the full step-by-step, read our guide to buying property on the Costa del Sol.

Why buyers choose Elviria over central Marbella

Elviria tends to win people who want Marbella but not the price or the bustle of the Golden Mile. It is greener, more residential and more family-oriented, with blue-flag beaches, golf on the doorstep and a long-settled international community — and prices that generally sit below the Golden Mile for a comparable home, while you are still inside the municipality of Marbella. The town centre is ten minutes west, Puerto Banús about twenty, and Málaga airport half an hour east.

Why work with us

• Your language. We handle the whole purchase or sale in English, German, Danish, Norwegian or Dutch — and Elviria is an area where that matters more than most.
• No exclusivity to sell. List with us without taking your property off other agents. We would rather earn the instruction than lock you into it.
• Honest pricing. We will tell you when a property is overpriced or when your own asking price will cost you a year on the market.
• Local knowledge. Elviria, Marbella East, La Cala de Mijas, Estepona and Higuerón are the areas where we can name the comparable sales from memory.

Frequently asked questions

Which languages do you work in?

We handle the whole process, from the first viewing through to the notary, in English, German, Danish, Norwegian and Dutch.

Do I need to be in Spain to buy or sell?

No. Buyers can give a lawyer power of attorney to sign on their behalf, and sellers can be valued and represented remotely. Many of our clients complete a purchase having visited only once or twice.

What does it cost a buyer to use an estate agent?

Nothing directly. On the Costa del Sol the agency fee is paid by the seller, so our advice and viewings cost the buyer nothing.

How much tax and cost should a buyer budget in Elviria?

Roughly ten to twelve percent on top of the price for a resale, mainly the seven percent Andalusian transfer tax plus legal, notary and registry fees. New-build is taxed at ten percent IVA plus stamp duty instead.

Is new-build or resale better in Marbella East?

It depends on what you want. Marbella East is mainly a mature resale market with established urbanisations and settled communities; new-build is more limited and concentrated toward Cabopino, the Santa María corridor and hillside plots. Resale gives you a known property and immediate keys; new-build gives you a modern home and a payment plan but a moving completion date and IVA. We are happy to argue both sides for your situation.

Do you require an exclusive contract to sell my property?

No. You can list with us and with other agents at the same time.

This page is general information about buying and selling property in Elviria and Marbella East, not legal or tax advice on any particular transaction. Tax rates and rules change and individual circumstances differ, so confirm your own position with a lawyer or gestor. Sources: Agencia Tributaria de Andalucía on transfer tax (ITP); Agencia Tributaria on non-resident income tax. Information checked 4 September 2026.