New Builds vs. Resale Villas in Marbella: Which Offers the Best Return on Investment?
For the ultra-high-net-worth individual, acquiring a luxury property on the Costa del Sol is rarely just a lifestyle choice; it is a highly strategic asset play. Marbella has consistently proven its resilience and capacity for growth. According to recent Knight Frank wealth reports, luxury property prices in Marbella have seen annual increases of 7.2%, vastly […]
Why Working with Licensed Real Estate Professionals in Marbella Matters
Marbella is one of Europe’s most desirable real estate destinations. Its combination of luxury lifestyle, international connectivity and long-term investment appeal attracts buyers from all over the world. However, navigating the Spanish property market—especially at the high end—requires more than market knowledge. It requires professional accountability, legal compliance and ethical standards. This is why working […]
Important Update: The Supreme Court Definitively Overturns the Single Registry for Short-Term Rentals (NRUA)
Some time ago, through our blog, we informed you about the imminent entry into force of a new obligation for holiday rental property owners and managers: the requirement to obtain a state-issued NRUA (Número de Registro de Uso de Alquiler / Rental Use Registration Number), as well as the obligation to submit an annual declaration. […]
Marbella Continues to Attract Global Property Buyers
Marbella has evolved far beyond its reputation as a glamorous Mediterranean escape. Today, it stands as one of Europe’s most stable lifestyle-driven property markets — a destination where quality of life, investment security and international demand intersect. A Market Driven by International Confidence Marbella’s buyer pool remains exceptionally global, with strong interest from Northern Europe, […]
LPA Launches Its Own MLS in Partnership with Inmobalia: A New Era of Professional Collaboration on the Costa del Sol
The real estate sector on the Costa del Sol continues to evolve — and so does the way leading agencies collaborate. Today marks a defining milestone for Leading Property Agents of Spain: the official launch of the LPA MLS, a private and controlled multiple listing service developed within the Inmobalia platform, designed exclusively for LPA […]
Regulatory Update: Postponement of the “VeriFactu” Invoicing Regulation
For real estate agencies operating in Spain, maintaining impeccable compliance with tax regulations is as crucial as closing the deal. We have received confirmation regarding a significant update to the VeriFactu Regulation (Decree 1007/2023), which governs the technical requirements for invoicing systems. Following the approval of a new Decree last month, the Spanish administration has […]
Spain’s NRUA Compliance: What Real Estate Agencies in Marbella Must Know for 2026
The regulatory framework for short-term rentals in Spain continues to evolve — and for agencies operating in Marbella’s highly active real estate and holiday rental market, compliance is no longer optional. As of 1 July 2025, any property offered on online short-term rental platforms (including tourist rentals) must hold a valid NRUA (Número de Registro […]
Marbella and LPA Lead the Future: The First Real Estate AI Cluster in Andalusia is Born
Marbella is establishing itself not only as a global benchmark in the luxury real estate market but also as a hub for technological innovation applied to real estate. This advancement is no coincidence; it is the result of an ambitious project that marks a turning point in how the Spanish real estate sector adopts Artificial […]
New Andalusia Housing Law 2025: What every Real Estate professional needs to know
Law 5/2025 on Housing in Andalusia, published in the Official Gazette (BOJA) in December 2025, represents a major overhaul of the region’s residential legal framework. It is not merely a legal update, but a regulation designed to directly influence how the real estate market operates, affecting development, rental housing, and the role of property professionals. […]
LPA surpasses 100 members in its commitment to the regulation and excellence of the real estate sector
At Leading Property Agents of Spain (LPA), we are pleased to announce that our association has formally surpassed the figure of 100 member real estate agencies. This growth constitutes not only a numerical achievement, but represents the validation of a model necessary for the sustainability and prestige of the real estate market on the Costa […]