Estate Agent in Higuerón

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

Higuerón sits on the hillside above Fuengirola, about twenty minutes from Málaga airport, with its own Cercanías train station — El Higuerón — on the line straight into Málaga city and the airport. It grew up around the Higuerón Resort, and it has become one of the most sought-after new-build addresses on this stretch of coast, with a strong German, Scandinavian and Dutch community. That 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 Higuerón, how buying and selling actually work, and how to reach us.

Who we work with in Higuerón

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 phase, which building and which orientation in Higuerón is 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 Higuerón's new-build and resort rental appeal against established resale nearby, or comparing it with La Cala de Mijas and Marbella East.
• German, Scandinavian and Dutch buyers in particular, who would rather handle a six-figure purchase in their own language than through translation. Higuerón has been a German and Nordic favourite since the resort was built, and we work here daily in those languages.

Higuerón at a glance

Higuerón is mostly a modern, master-planned area rather than an old village, so the choice is less about neighbourhoods and more about which product and which phase suits you.

For a fuller picture of the area, the resort, the beaches and daily life, read our Higuerón area guide.

What we do here

New-build and off-plan

Higuerón is above all a new-build market, so this is where most of our work is. We walk you through the things off-plan buyers are not always told up front — completion dates that move, the bank guarantees that protect your deposit, and IVA plus stamp duty instead of transfer tax — before you reserve rather than after. We will also tell you honestly how a given phase compares with the resale already standing next door. You can browse current new-build projects on the site, but the useful part is the shortlist we build with you.

Buying resale

Not everything in Higuerón is off-plan. There is a steady flow of resale apartments and villas, often with the terraces, views and finishes already in place. 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 poor orientation, a pending community levy, or an asking price the recent sales do not support.

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.

Investment and rental

Higuerón's resort setting, sea views and train connection make it a strong holiday-rental area, but the numbers still matter more than the view. We are straight about realistic yields, community fees and running costs, and you can model the purchase costs yourself with our Costa del Sol cost calculator before you commit.

Buying in Higuerón 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 developer's, not the agent's. They run the legal checks, the nota simple and, on off-plan, the bank guarantee and licences.
3. Reserve and sign the contract. A reservation takes the property off the market; on resale a private purchase contract usually comes with a ten percent deposit, while off-plan follows the developer's staged payment plan.
4. Complete at the notary. You sign the escritura, pay the balance, and receive the keys.

On costs, a resale in Andalucía runs roughly ten to twelve percent on top of the price: transfer tax (ITP) is currently seven percent, plus notary, land registry and legal fees. New-build — most of Higuerón — is taxed differently, with ten percent IVA plus stamp duty (AJD) instead of transfer tax. The Andalusian 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 Higuerón

Higuerón wins people who want a modern, resort-style home with real amenities on the doorstep and an easy connection to the rest of the coast. It has the Higuerón Resort — hotel, sports club and Nammu Beach — panoramic sea views from the hillside, and its own train station straight into Málaga and the airport, which very few areas on this coast can offer. Prices generally sit below Marbella's Golden Mile for a comparable sea-view new-build, while you are twenty minutes from the airport rather than forty. The trade-off is that it is a newer, purpose-built area rather than an old town, which is exactly what most of our buyers here are looking for.

Why work with us

• Your language. We handle the whole purchase or sale in English, German, Danish, Norwegian or Dutch — and Higuerón is an area where that matters more than most.
• Off-plan done properly. We explain payment plans, bank guarantees and IVA before you reserve, and we compare a scheme honestly with the resale nearby rather than just selling the brochure.
• 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.
• Local knowledge. Higuerón, La Cala de Mijas, Marbella East, Estepona and Mijas Costa 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 or developer, so our advice and viewings cost the buyer nothing.

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

For new-build, which is most of Higuerón, budget ten percent IVA plus stamp duty (AJD) on top of the price, plus notary, registry and legal fees. For a resale, it is closer to ten to twelve percent in total, mainly the seven percent Andalusian transfer tax plus those same fees.

Is Higuerón mostly new-build?

Largely, yes. Higuerón grew up as a modern master-planned resort area, so most of what trades is new-build, off-plan or near-new, sold with IVA and often on a payment plan. There is still a steady flow of resale apartments and villas with everything already in place, and 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 Higuerón, 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.