Putting up an alarm sign without actually contracting the service can prove very costly. Under the Private Security Law, anyone using the name or logo of a security company without authorisation faces fines of up to €600 per day. Although often used to deter burglars or squatters, this practice amounts to a legal offence for impersonating a company.

Sierra Blanca Estates, a developer specialising in the luxury sector on the Costa del Sol, has secured the major construction permit to begin work on Design Hills Dolce&Gabbana Marbella, the prestigious Italian brand’s first residential complex in Europe.

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Sierra Blanca Estates has reinforced its social commitment with plans to build more than 370 social housing units in Málaga and Marbella. The Marbella-based developer, best known for its luxury projects, is launching three new residential schemes designed to improve access to housing on the Costa del Sol, underlining its commitment to sustainable urban growth and corporate responsibility.

A&G Global Investors and Grupo Marjal have entered into a strategic partnership to develop an innovative residential complex for active seniors on the Costa Blanca. Representing an investment of €63 million, the project will comprise over 300 sustainable homes along with a comprehensive range of services, further strengthening Spain’s position as a leading European destination for senior living.

Listed on idealista for €8.8 million with monthly community fees of €500, the 383 m² residence occupies the second floor of an elegant 1900 building. The home features eleven balconies that flood the space with natural light, a kitchen with a central island, a spacious living room with a library, and four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

The sale of a penthouse for €765,000 in Valencia’s Mestalla neighbourhood, completed after a single viewing and in under 24 hours, underscores the strength of the city’s property market. Managed by the young agency Lion Capital Group, the transaction reflects growing demand for high-end homes and the importance of efficient, tailored service in closing premium deals.

Benidorm has become the preferred residential destination for European buyers aged 45 to 59, particularly from the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland. This group seeks modern, sustainable and well-connected homes for long-term stays or permanent residence. Developments such as Breeze, in Balcón de Finestrat, cater directly to this demand, offering sea views, A-class energy efficiency and an environment designed for year-round comfort.

The European real estate market is set to enter a phase of moderate recovery in 2025 after two years of correction, with Spain emerging as one of the best-positioned countries to benefit from this new cycle, according to the Global Trends and Tactics Q1 2025 report by Nuveen Real Estate.

The branded residences sector – residential or holiday properties associated with luxury, design or lifestyle brands – is undergoing significant growth across Spain and Portugal.