What areas does Mava Signature cover on the Costa del Sol?

Mava Signature covers the full Costa del Sol from Málaga to Estepona, with specialist focus on Fuengirola, Carvajal, El Higuerón, Mijas Costa, Marbella Golden Mile, Nueva Andalucía, Benahavis and Estepona.

Does Mava Signature work with Canadian and American buyers?

Yes. Mava Signature was co-founded by a Canadian and specialises in guiding North American buyers. We price every property in EUR, USD and CAD, and provide full guidance through the Spanish purchase process from overseas. Our advisors speak English and French.

What is the advantage of buying new-build over resale in Spain?

New-build and off-plan properties on the Costa del Sol typically deliver 15–25% capital growth through the construction period. You reserve at today's price and complete when the property is finished. New builds come with a 10-year structural guarantee, full warranty on fixtures, and IVA (VAT) at 10% rather than ITP transfer tax.

What languages does Mava Signature speak?

Mava Signature operates in English, French, Russian and Spanish. Our advisors speak English and French. Valentina speaks English and Russian. Both principals speak Spanish.

What are the buying costs for property in Spain?

For new-build properties: IVA (VAT) at 10% plus AJD stamp duty at 1.5% plus legal and notary fees of approximately 1–1.5% — total approximately 12–13% on top of purchase price. For resale properties: ITP Transfer Tax at 7% in Andalucía plus legal and notary fees — total approximately 8–9.5%.

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New builds and off-plan properties deliver the strongest capital growth on the Costa del Sol — you buy at today's price and gain on completion. We provide direct developer access and pre-launch allocations not publicly available on any portal.

Why new-build? Off-plan buyers on the Costa del Sol typically see 15–25% capital appreciation between reservation and completion. IVA (VAT) is 10% vs 7% ITP on resale — but you receive a brand-new property with 10-year structural guarantee. Rental yields run 4–6% in the Fuengirola–Marbella corridor.

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Carvajal · Fuengirola

ÓLEO Fuengirola

From €725,000 · 1–3 bed · Sea views · Near complete

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OLEO Fuengirola sea view apartments Carvajal

El Higuerón · Fuengirola

EVOQUE Residences

From €490,000 · 1–3 bed · Sea views · 2027

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EVOQUE Residences El Higueron Fuengirola

Golf Río Real · Marbella

Royal River

From €698,000 · 2–3 bed · Golf front

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Royal River luxury apartments Marbella Golf Rio Real

New Golden Mile · Estepona

South Sand

From €542,000 · 2–4 bed · Beachfront

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South Sand beachfront apartments Estepona New Golden Mile

Golden Mile · Marbella

Livermore

From €2,250,000 · 3 bed · Ultra-luxury

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Livermore ultra-luxury residences Marbella Golden Mile

Málaga City · Beachfront

Térmica Beach

From €550,000 · 2–3 bed · Beachfront

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Termica Beach beachfront apartments Malaga

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What We Offer

Every Premium Property Type
on the Costa del Sol

Sea views remain a specialty — but exceptional properties come in many forms. We cover the full spectrum of premium real estate from Málaga to Estepona.

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Sea View

Panoramic Mediterranean views from apartments, penthouses and villas

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Golf Front

First-line and adjacent golf properties across the coast's finest courses

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Beachfront

Direct beach access — frontline and second-line from Málaga to Estepona

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Luxury Villa

Standalone villas with private pools in the most prestigious locations

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New Build

Off-plan and near-complete developments — including pre-launch allocations

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Development Land

Prime plots for investors and developers, with or without project

Featured Properties · All New Build or New Condition

Three Property Types.
All Offering Upside.

Our curated portfolio spans three property types — all in new or near-new condition. Each represents the best available example in its category at this moment, priced in EUR, USD and CAD.

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Category 01

Apartments & Penthouses

Sea view · Golf front · Beachfront · From €300,000

OLEO VIV 607 sea view apartment exterior, Carvajal, Fuengirola, Costa del Sol

Featured · Reservation Resale TAN-001

€1,150,000 + IVA

≈ $1.26M USD · $1.72M CAD

ÓLEO · Carvajal, Fuengirola

The Only SW-Facing Apartment at ÓLEO

Sole south-west facing apartment in this boutique 42-home development — unobstructed panoramic sea views and private beach elevator access.

3Beds

3Baths

199m²Built

34m²Terrace

SWFacing

Panoramic sea views — sunsets over the Mediterranean every evening
Private beach elevator direct to Carvajal beach
Full Miele suite · KÖK/Siematic kitchen · DEKTON surfaces
Infinity pool (64m²) · indoor pool · sauna · gym · spa · coworking

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Category 02

Luxury Villas

Private pool · Sea or golf views · From €900,000

Modern Villa Higueron exterior with private lap pool, panoramic sea and mountain views, El Higueron, Costa del Sol

Featured · Move-In Ready TAN-002

€2,580,000 + IVA

≈ $2.83M USD · $3.86M CAD

Higuerón Resort · Fuengirola

Modern Villa — Panoramic Sea & Mountain Views

Architect-designed, 417m² across three levels, private lap pool — panoramic sea and mountain views from every principal room. Complete and ready.

6Beds

6Baths

417m²Build

549m²Plot

LapPool

Sea & mountain views from every principal room — no other villa at this price
Private lap pool · cinema room · 4-car basement garage
Adjacent to Higuerón Resort & Spa · 1km to the beach
Ready for immediate move-in — no waiting, no construction risk

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Category 03

Development & Investment

Land · New builds · Investment plots · From €400,000

Higueron development plots master plan, prime investment land with sea views, El Higueron, Costa del Sol

Featured · Park-Facing · Sea Views TAN-003

€1,200,000 + IVA

≈ $1.32M USD · $1.80M CAD

Higuerón Area · Fuengirola

Park-Facing Plots — Build 1 to 5 Units

Two adjacent plots facing a park with panoramic sea views — planning consent for up to 5 residential units. Available with or without an approved building project.

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1–5Units

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SeaViews

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Panoramic sea views · park-facing · permanent open aspect
Planning for 1–5 units — flexibility for end-use or investment
With or without approved building project
Adjacent to Modern Villa Higuerón (TAN-002)

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Markos

Founder · Principal

English · French
Montréal, Canada

Valentina

Co-Founder · Director

English · Russian

Who We Are

A Boutique Agency
for Every Exceptional Buyer

Mava Signature is a boutique luxury real estate agency covering the full Costa del Sol from Málaga to Estepona. We were founded by a Canadian and a Russian-speaking professional who have spent over a decade on this coast — buyers first, agents second.

We work across all premium property types because exceptional buyers have varied and sophisticated requirements. Sea views are a specialty — not a restriction. Our portfolio always reflects quality and location above all else.

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Four Languages, Four Markets

Our team advises in English, French, Russian and Spanish — serving buyers from North America, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Russia and beyond. No translation gaps, no lost nuance.

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Málaga to Estepona — Deep Knowledge

More than a decade on the Costa del Sol means we know every neighbourhood, every developer, every micro-market from Torremolinos to the Benahavis hills. We specialise on the Carvajal–Marbella corridor but cover the full coast without compromise.

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Boutique Curation, Not Portal Volume

We curate a deliberate selection of exceptional properties rather than listing everything available. Every property we recommend has been assessed personally. We also provide access to off-market and pre-launch opportunities not visible on any portal.

Client Voices

Four Nationalities.
One Standard of Service.

Every other agent showed us \'sea view\' properties that had a sliver of water between two buildings. Our agent showed us three listings — every one had exactly the view he promised. We bought within a week of arriving.

🇨🇦 James & Sarah T. — Toronto, Canada

Valentina nous a accompagnés de Paris jusqu\'à la signature — NIE, avocat, ouverture de compte. Nous ne nous sommes déplacés qu\'une seule fois. Un service d\'un niveau que nous n\'avions jamais rencontré dans l\'immobilier.

🇧🇪 Christophe M. — Bruxelles, Belgique

Валентина полностью провела нас через весь процесс — от подбора объекта до нотариуса. Профессиональный, чёткий подход и полное понимание наших приоритетов. Рекомендую без оговорок.

🇷🇺 А. и М. Волковы — Международные покупатели

As a developer evaluating land on the Costa del Sol, I needed someone who understood both the investment angle and the local planning environment. The development plot they found was off-market — I would never have found it alone.

🇨🇦 M. Leblanc — Montréal · Developer

Common Questions

Answers for Every Buyer,
Every Market

The most important questions buyers from North America, France, Russia and Spain ask us — answered directly.

Can an American or Canadian buy property in Spain? ▼

Yes — there are no restrictions. US and Canadian citizens may purchase property in Spain freely. You will need a Spanish NIE (tax identification number), which we can guide you through obtaining remotely. The purchase process typically takes 4–8 weeks from reservation to completion. All our listings are priced in EUR, USD and CAD.

What taxes does a buyer pay when purchasing property in Spain? ▼

New-build properties (like ÓLEO): IVA (VAT) at 10% + AJD stamp duty at 1.5% = approximately 11.5% on top of purchase price. Resale properties: ITP Transfer Tax at 7% in Andalucía. Legal fees, notary and land registry add approximately 1–1.5%. Budget a total of 12–13% in purchase costs for new-build and 8.5–9.5% for resale.

Can Russian citizens buy property on the Costa del Sol in 2026? ▼

Yes — there are no restrictions on Russian citizens purchasing property in Spain. Spain has not implemented any property purchase restrictions based on nationality. However, international bank transfers and account opening require additional compliance steps. Valentina, our co-founder, provides full Russian-language guidance through the entire process and has specific experience with these practical considerations.

What is the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa, and who qualifies? ▼

The Spanish Digital Nomad Visa (Visado para Trabajadores a Distancia) allows non-EU citizens who work remotely to live legally in Spain. Requirements in 2026: minimum monthly income of approximately €2,646 (or €4,000 per month if self-employed), proof of remote employment or self-employment, health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Property ownership is not required to obtain this visa but is fully compatible with it. Note: The Golden Visa real estate route was closed in April 2025.

What is the difference between Fuengirola, Mijas Costa and Marbella as buyer destinations? ▼

Fuengirola / Carvajal: Excellent connectivity (train to Málaga Airport every 20 min), boutique new builds like ÓLEO, value per m² significantly better than Marbella. Best for buyers prioritising accessibility and value. Mijas Costa / El Higuerón: More elevated, quieter, resort-lifestyle focus with Higuerón Resort. Best for buyers prioritising privacy and resort amenities. Marbella: Highest prestige and price. Golden Mile, Puerto Banús. Best for buyers seeking the most internationally recognised address on the coast or maximum rental income potential.

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Golf Properties on the Costa del Sol: What €800,000 Actually Buys in 2026

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The Only SW-Facing Apartment at ÓLEO

Modern Villa — Panoramic Sea & Mountain Views

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Four Markets.
One Agency.

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Every Exceptional Property

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for Every Exceptional Buyer

Four Nationalities.
One Standard of Service.

Answers for Every Buyer,
Every Market

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In Your Language.

Why Carvajal to Marbella Is the Costa del Sol's Most Resilient Corridor in 2026

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Your Exceptional Property?

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New Developments.Best Investment Upside.

New Developments.Best Investment Upside.

Every Premium Property Typeon the Costa del Sol

Three Property Types.All Offering Upside.

The Only SW-Facing Apartment at ÓLEO

Modern Villa — Panoramic Sea & Mountain Views

Park-Facing Plots — Build 1 to 5 Units

Four Markets.One Agency.

North American Buyers

Acheteurs Francophones

Русскоязычные покупатели

Compradores Españoles

From Málaga to Estepona —Every Exceptional Property

A Boutique Agencyfor Every Exceptional Buyer

Four Nationalities.One Standard of Service.

Answers for Every Buyer,Every Market

Market Intelligence.In Your Language.

Why Carvajal to Marbella Is the Costa del Sol's Most Resilient Corridor in 2026

Golf Properties on the Costa del Sol: What €800,000 Actually Buys in 2026

Marbella Golden Mile: Why Russia's Most Discerning Buyers Keep Coming Back

Ready to FindYour Exceptional Property?

Speak toOur Team

New Developments.
Best Investment Upside.

New Developments.
Best Investment Upside.

Every Premium Property Type
on the Costa del Sol

Three Property Types.
All Offering Upside.

Four Markets.
One Agency.

From Málaga to Estepona —
Every Exceptional Property

A Boutique Agency
for Every Exceptional Buyer

Four Nationalities.
One Standard of Service.

Answers for Every Buyer,
Every Market

Market Intelligence.
In Your Language.

Ready to Find
Your Exceptional Property?

Speak to
Our Team