Beyond the keys.
Buying a home abroad is a series of small decisions made in an unfamiliar language. Our job is to make those decisions feel obvious — and to keep being useful long after the keys change hands.
Eight services, one office.
You can use any single service on its own, or all together. Most clients begin with one and add the rest over years.
Home-buying guidance
Personal guidance from first viewing to final signing — neighbourhood insight, honest pricing and clear next steps across Estepona and the Costa del Sol.
Legal & notary
Trusted Spanish lawyers and notaries handle contracts, due diligence and signing so your Costa del Sol purchase is protected at every stage.
NIE & residency
We arrange your NIE number and residency paperwork in Estepona, coordinating with the police station and consulate to keep timelines short.
Mortgages
Independent mortgage brokers compare Spanish and international lenders to find the right financing structure for non-resident buyers on the Costa del Sol.
Renovations
Vetted local architects and builders refresh kitchens, bathrooms or whole villas — from quick handover updates to full Estepona renovations.
Property management
Key-holding, maintenance, utilities and tenant care for owners abroad — your Costa del Sol home stays move-in ready every time you arrive.
Tax & inheritance
Specialist gestores handle non-resident tax, IBI, plusvalía and Spanish inheritance planning so ownership stays straightforward across generations.
Sell with us
Honest valuation, editorial photography and direct routes to qualified international buyers — your Estepona property sold cleanly and on schedule.
From conversation to keys.
A typical CostaLife purchase takes six to eight weeks from accepted offer. Here's how it tends to flow.
First conversation
Forty-five minutes by phone or in person. We listen, ask many questions, take no notes you'll see.
Brief
We turn the conversation into a short written brief — neighborhood, format, budget, exclusions.
Search & viewings
We open private listings and walk every property worth considering.
Negotiate & due diligence
Independent lawyer engaged, title checked, offer placed, deposit held in client account.
Notary & keys
We attend the notary alongside, translate, and hand you the keys with utilities transferred.
After the keys
Furnishing, letting, taxes — whatever the home needs next, we have someone for it.
Thinking about renting out as a vacation rental?
Alzahra Homes is a family-run vacation rental management company based in Estepona. They take care of everything — from listing on vacation rental platforms to cleaning, maintenance, and guest experience — so you simply enjoy the returns and the peace of mind.
- Vacation rental platform management
- Personal guest check-in & check-out
- Professional cleaning & fresh linens
- Maintenance & repairs
- Professional photography
- Clear monthly reporting
Estepona, Costa del Sol
"We are not mere intermediaries — we are creators of experiences and guardians of your home."
— Joel & Jil Kobjoll, founders
Thinking of selling on the Costa del Sol?
We price honestly, present your property to a qualified international audience, and handle the legal and notarial work end-to-end so the sale moves cleanly to signing.
FAQ
Here, we've compiled some of the frequently asked questions. If you have more questions, feel free to ask us.
- Begin by assessing your budget and securing mortgage pre-approval, then define your location and property preferences. From there, work with a local real estate agent who can identify suitable homes and guide you through viewings, offers, and the legal process.
- A pre-approval is written confirmation from a lender that you qualify for a specific mortgage amount. It clarifies your real budget, strengthens your negotiating position with sellers, and shortens the path to closing once an offer is accepted.
- Look for agents with proven local market experience, transparent client reviews, and clear communication. Interview a few candidates, ask how they price and market properties, and choose the one whose approach aligns with your goals.
- Pricing depends on the condition of the property, its location, recent comparable sales in the area, and current market conditions. An experienced agent will combine these inputs with local demand signals to recommend a realistic listing price.
- A home inspection is a detailed assessment of the property's condition, covering structure, installations, and finishes. For buyers it surfaces issues before signing; for sellers, completing one in advance allows fixes that protect the asking price.
- Closing costs are the fees that finalise a property transaction — title checks, notary, registration, taxes, and similar. In Spain, the buyer typically covers most of them, though specific items can be negotiated between parties.
- From accepted offer to signed deed, the process typically takes 30 to 45 days. The exact timeline depends on financing, due diligence, and any conditions raised during inspection or legal review.
- Property taxes are levies set by local government, calculated by applying the municipal tax rate to the assessed value of the property. In Spain the principal annual charge is the IBI, which varies by municipality.
- Evaluate location, building condition, local rental demand, and projected income against running costs. A local agent can pinpoint neighbourhoods with strong yield, low vacancy, and growth potential.
- Stage and declutter the interiors, complete outstanding repairs, and improve curb appeal with paint and landscaping. Professional photography and a considered listing presentation make the strongest first impression.