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By Mikael Hansen, Plexo Properties · Last updated 4 September 2026.
Plexo Properties is a local estate agency for La Cala de Mijas and the wider Mijas Costa. We help international buyers and sellers with resale homes, new-build developments, free valuations and the full buying process, and we work in English, German, Danish, Norwegian and Dutch. We do not require exclusivity, and we will tell you when a property is priced above what it is worth.
La Cala de Mijas sits on the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas, about twenty-five minutes from Málaga airport. It has grown from a fishing village into one of the most sought-after stretches on the western coast, and it is where a large share of our buyers end up looking once they understand the trade-offs between the towns around it. This page explains what we do here, how buying and selling actually work, and how to reach us.
Who we work with in La Cala
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 streets and urbanisations 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 new-build against resale, or comparing La Cala with Fuengirola, Marbella East and Estepona.
- German, Scandinavian and Dutch buyers in particular, who would rather handle a six-figure purchase in their own language than through translation.
La Cala de Mijas at a glance
La Cala is really three places that share a name, and which one suits you changes the price and the search completely.
| Area | What it is | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| The town and seafront | The pueblo, the promenade and blue-flag beaches, walkable to shops, bars and restaurants | Buyers who want to live without a car and be in the middle of things |
| The hillsides behind town | Newer apartment complexes and townhouses with sea views, a short drive to the beach | Buyers who want space, views and newer build, and don't mind driving down |
| La Cala Golf and Calanova | Golf-side villas and apartments inland, quieter and greener | Golfers, families and anyone wanting a resort feel away from the crowds |
For a fuller picture of the area, its beaches, schools and daily life, read our La Cala de Mijas 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 — north-facing, on a busy road, a pending community levy, or an asking price that 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
La Cala and the hills behind it have been one of the most active new-build corridors on the coast. 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. Our most recent reservation in La Cala was a villa at Vission Hills phase 2, which tells you how live this end of the market still is.
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 La Cala as a foreign buyer
The process is safe and well-trodden, but it is not the same as at home. In short:
- Get an NIE. The foreigner's identification number you need to buy, open a bank account and pay tax. Your lawyer can arrange it.
- Appoint an independent lawyer. Not the seller's, not the agent's. They run the legal checks, the nota simple and the licences.
- 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.
- 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 La Cala over the towns around it
La Cala tends to win people who have looked at Fuengirola and Marbella and found one too busy and the other too expensive. It has a real town centre rather than a strip of resort blocks, beaches you can walk to, golf on the doorstep, and prices that still sit below Marbella for a comparable property. It is also central: Marbella, Puerto Banús, the airport and the mountains behind Mijas are all inside half an hour.
Why work with us
- Your language. We handle the whole purchase or sale in English, German, Danish, Norwegian or Dutch.
- 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. La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa, Marbella East, Elviria 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 La Cala?
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 La Cala?
It depends on what you want. New-build gives you a modern home and a payment plan but a moving completion date and IVA; resale gives you a known property, a settled community and immediate keys. 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.
Talk to an estate agent in La Cala de Mijas
Tell us what you are looking for, or what you want to sell, and we will come back to you in your own language with a real, honest answer.
Contact Plexo Properties →No exclusivity required. No pressure to list.
The beaches, the golf, the schools and what daily life is actually like.
Read the Buyer Guide →This page is general information about buying and selling property in La Cala de Mijas, 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.