Under construction · current release

Romero

La Quinta · Benahavís

Prices from

€1,150,000

Available

2 of 26

Bedrooms

2en-suite

Delivery

Q1 2028

Type

Apartments

Size from

214 m²

Total homes

26 homes

Phase

Under construction

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Project lifecycle

Coming soon

Off-plan

With licence

You are hereUnder construction~22% saving

Completed

Roccabox · the editorial

Romero, in context.

Romero is a boutique collection of 26 two-bedroom apartments and penthouses within Real de La Quinta Residential Country Club Resort, a mature, gated estate set in the hills above Benahavís — one of the most land-constrained municipalities on the Costa del Sol. The seventh and latest phase to come to market within this established resort, Romero comprises four low-rise buildings of no more than three storeys, deliberately scaled to sit within the hillside rather than dominate it. Built areas range from 214 m² to 339 m², with pricing from €1,150,000 to €1,540,000 — a tier that reflects both the specification and the scarcity of new stock at this altitude. Communal amenities include an infinity saltwater pool, three landscaped deck levels, a gym, and a co-working space, all served by pedestrian paths with full accessibility provision. Completion is scheduled for Q1 2028, with construction already under way.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
26 two-bedroom apartments and penthouses across four low-rise buildings, Q1 2028 completion
02
Built areas from 214 m² to 339 m² — generous proportions for a two-bedroom format
03
Priced from €1,150,000 to €1,540,000; only 2 of 26 units remain
04
Seventh phase within the established Real de La Quinta Country Club Resort
05
Exclusive infinity saltwater pool, three communal decks, gym and co-working space on site

The current release

The 2 remaining apartments

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

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Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
202	2	GROUND	2	2	214 m²	38 m² terrace · 41 m² garden	2 + storage
121	1	PENTHOUSE	2	2	339 m²	17 m² terrace	2 + storage

Pricing released on enquiry. Reservations require a refundable holding deposit, held under Spanish bank guarantee until completion.

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Live availability

2 of 26 apartments remain

Live data refreshed nightly from our multiple independent sources.

2-bedroom apartments 214–339 m²

From

€1,150,000

2 available

The off-plan discount curve

The off-plan discount, stage by stage

Off-plan entry typically offers the largest pricing headroom at the earliest stages. The advantage narrows as construction progresses — at completion the unit is priced at market. Romero currently sits in the Under construction band.

Coming soon

~40% off

Off-plan

~32% off

With licence

~27% off

Under construction

YOU ARE HERE

~22% off

Completed

~16% off

Current entry

€1.15M

Under construction pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€1.47M

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

With 24 of 26 units sold and construction already started, Romero is in its closing phase — the two remaining residences represent the last opportunity to enter a scheme that the market has evidently validated at pace. Comparable resale stock in Benahavís trades well below this specification and scale; buying off-plan here at a contracted price locks in today's terms against a Q1 2028 delivery into a market where new supply at this elevation is structurally limited. As the seventh phase of an established resort, there is no planning or delivery ambiguity.

Reserving early

Why buyers reserve at this stage

Personalisation window

Reserving during the Under construction phase gives buyers genuine input into layout, finishes and basement use ahead of handover — a window that closes as the build advances.

Scarcity and specification

2 of 26 units remain. The plot sizes, orientation and amenity package on this scheme are not easily replicated in the immediate resale stock.

Risk-managed entry

Spanish new-build buyers are protected by staged payments held under bank guarantee, ten-year structural warranty and full licence review. Roccabox brokers all of this through regulated counsel.

Market reality

The premium, contextualised

Useful context — not a substitute for unit-level valuation. Pricing data cross-referenced against live Costa del Sol market signals.

Romero is not priced against average Benahavís resale stock. It is a premium new-build product with the specification, plot quality and amenity package that the broader resale market typically does not match. At €5,374 per built m² the relevant question is whether the premium is justified against comparable new-build completions — not whether it beats the area's median of €3,364/m².

Comparable confidence: 70% · Source: live market data, 15/05/2026

Benahavís apartments median (€/m²)

€3,364

Romero (€/m² built)

€5,374

Premium reflects

new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation

Why buy with Roccabox

Your purchase is in safe hands

Licensed, regulated and trusted since 2017. We verify every development before listing it.

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Licensed agency

AIPP member · est. 2017 · Regulated by Spanish property law

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Plot verified

Spanish national land registry

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Live market data

Cross-referenced against the most credible Costa del Sol sources

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Buyer protections

Staged payments · bank guarantee · 10-yr warranty

214–339 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

2 en-suite

Bathrooms

Built area

214–339 m²

Build stage

Under construction

Completion

Q1 2028

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

La Quinta

Living in Benahavís

Golf

1.9 km

Driving Range / German Golf Academy

Beach

6.3 km

Playa Canina Ventura del Mar

Airport

45.9 km

Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol

Hospital

3.9 km

Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.

Padel / tennis

6.0 km

Puente Romano

Marina

6.0 km

Puerto Deportivo José Banus

Train station

28.8 km

Ronda

Real de La Quinta sits in the foothills behind Benahavís village, at an elevation that delivers unobstructed sightlines across the Marbella coastline towards Gibraltar. The surrounding municipality is defined by low building density, protected hillside terrain, and proximity to a concentration of golf courses — the broader area is home to some of the most played fairways on the Costa del Sol. Benahavís village itself, a short drive down the valley, is known for its restaurant-lined main street and relaxed pace relative to the coast. Marbella's commercial centre, Puerto Banús, and the international schools corridor along the A-7 are all within a practical commute. The estate's native aromatic planting — rosemary, indigenous shrubs, low-irrigation species — reinforces a sense of landscape continuity with the surrounding hills rather than the resort artificiality found lower down the coast.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

10 min by car

9.0 km direct

Puerto Banús

7 min by car

6.0 km direct

Málaga Airport

50 min by car

45.4 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

34 min by car

31.1 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

33 min by car

29.9 km direct

Estepona

21 min by car

19.3 km direct

Gibraltar

1h by car

55.4 km direct

Ronda

31 min by car

28.3 km direct

Shahd Sherif · Your Roccabox specialist

New Developments Desk · Marbella office

Every Roccabox specialist on the New-Developments Desk has walked the projects we represent and reviewed the architectural drawings. We will tell you honestly which of the remaining Romero residences suits your brief, model the numbers in your currency, and arrange a private viewing within the week. Airport transfer arranged where helpful.

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Real numbers

Understand the full picture

Spanish purchases involve taxes and fees that catch first-time international buyers off-guard. We surface every figure that matters.

Typical off-plan payment schedule

Spanish new-build purchases are typically paid in three staged instalments, with every euro held under bank guarantee until completion.

On reservation

€115k10%

Refundable holding deposit until contract signing; locks the unit out of the open market.

Contract signing

€230k20%

First instalment to the developer's bonded escrow account, around 4–8 weeks after reservation.

On completion

€805k70%

Balance paid when keys are handed over and the licence of first occupation issued.

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€1,150,000

From €1,150,000€1,540,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€115,000

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€13,800

Notary + registry (~1%)

€11,500

Legal fees (~1%)

€11,500

All-in

€1,290,300

Annual IBI (property tax) ≈ 0.4–1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees vary. Your gestor confirms exact figures.

Spanish mortgage scenario

Indicative non-resident mortgage on the slider price above. Spanish banks typically lend 60–70% LTV to non-residents over 20–25 years.

Monthly payment

€4,030/mo

Total repayable

€1,209,006

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€345,000

Loan amount

€805,000

Illustrative only. Actual Spanish mortgage terms depend on residency, income, tax history and the lender. Roccabox can introduce you to non-resident mortgage brokers.

Investment outlook

Three scenarios our analysts model on every Costa del Sol off-plan deal.

A · Hold and sell at key-ready

€207,000gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€32,200

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€51,750

Capital growth · 8-yr area benchmark

+30–40%

Personal 5-year model

on request

Ranges are illustrative and gross. Short-term rentals require a tourism licence (VFT) and active management. Our investment analysts can model your specific scenario using current Marbella rental comparables.

Residency planning for non-EU buyers

Spain's property-based Golden Visa route closed to new applicants on 3 April 2025. Non-EU buyers acquiring property at this value still have residency routes — non-lucrative visa, digital-nomad visa, and case-specific options — depending on circumstances. We introduce regulated immigration counsel before any commitment.

Common questions

Buying off-plan in Spain, answered

Straight answers to the questions our specialists field most. For anything else, the assistant above answers in real time.

Is Romero a good investment compared to the local resale market?

Romero is positioned as a premium new-build product with developer warranty, modern specification and limited supply. Comparable to the broader resale stock in Benahavís on price-per-m², the premium reflects new-build standards, plot quality and amenity package not typically available in the resale market. Our market analysts model the projected key-ready value on request.

What is the off-plan payment schedule in Spain?

Spanish off-plan purchases are typically staged: 10% on reservation (refundable holding deposit), a further 20% on signing the private purchase contract, and the remaining 70% on completion. Every euro paid before completion is held under bank guarantee — if the developer defaults, your money is refunded under Spanish law.

Can a non-resident get a mortgage to buy at Romero?

Yes. Spanish banks routinely lend 60–70% loan-to-value to non-residents on properties at this value, over terms of 20–25 years at competitive rates. Roccabox introduces vetted non-resident mortgage brokers at no cost.

Does buying at Romero qualify for Spanish residency?

Spain's property-based Golden Visa route closed to new applicants on 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025. However, other residency routes remain available depending on circumstances — non-lucrative visa, digital-nomad visa, work or family-based permits. Roccabox introduces regulated Spanish immigration counsel.

How far is Romero from Málaga airport?

Approximately 50 minutes' drive, with a direct route via the A-7 / AP-7 motorway.

What is included in the purchase price?

Price includes the unit as specified by the developer. Spanish purchase costs (VAT/IVA on new builds at 10%, AJD stamp duty at 1.2%, notary and registry around 1%, legal counsel typically 1%) sit on top of the headline price. The Roccabox team produces a personalised total-cost breakdown on request.

Can I personalise the property?

At the Under construction stage, Romero buyers can typically influence layout details, basement configuration, finishes and specification ahead of handover. The window narrows as the build progresses. Our specialist will walk you through what's still negotiable on each remaining unit.

Speak with us

Speak with our team.

Our New-Developments Desk has reviewed every project on the Costa del Sol catalogue and can walk you through which of the remaining 2 units suit your brief, model the numbers in your currency, and arrange a viewing — including airport transfer where helpful.

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