New-build is concentrated, not spread, in Benalmádena. Most of the genuinely modern stock sits in Reserva del Higuerón above the AP-7 and on the inland Arroyo de la Miel edges, while the older Costa frontline is largely built out and trades as resale. New construction carries 10% IVA plus 1.2% AJD rather than resale ITP, and brings its own due-diligence layer — completion-date promises, the licence of first occupation, the structural-warranty paperwork — that buying a mature Costa flat does not. We walk you through the lot, and we are candid about which off-plan timelines we trust.
If you're new to this — or you've been searching the portals and want a second pair of eyes on a shortlist — start with a 30-minute call. The first conversation is free, with no obligation to engage further. We tell you what's realistic for your budget, what to watch out for in this segment, and whether we're the right fit.
