Under construction · current release

Romero

La Quinta · Benahavís · Ref: RDEV2333

Prices from

€1,540,000

Available

1 of 26

Bedrooms

2en-suite

Delivery

Q1 2028

Type

Apartments

Size from

339 m²

Total homes

26 homes

Phase

Under construction

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Project lifecycle

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Off-plan

With licence

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Completed

Roccabox · the editorial

Romero, in context.

Romero is a collection of designer apartments set within the Real de La Quinta Residential Country Club Resort, on the elevated hillsides of Benahavís above Marbella. It is aimed at buyers who want resort-style amenities and privacy over immediate coastal proximity.

The scheme comprises 28 homes across four low-rise buildings of no more than three floors, each conceived to sit within the natural terrain rather than dominate it.

Construction is under way, with completion indicated for Q1 2028 and BREEAM certification confirmed by the developer team. With 25 of 26 released units already sold and a single home remaining, Romero is at the tail end of its selling cycle.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
Two-bedroom apartments of around 339 m² with open and covered terraces
02
28 residences across four low-rise buildings of maximum three floors
03
Only one unit remaining of 26 released — 25 already sold
04
Communal saltwater infinity pool, gym, coworking and three decks
05
Under construction, completion indicated for Q1 2028, BREEAM certified

The current release

The 1 remaining apartment

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

+Show full unit listHide unit list 1 units · Unit, block, floor, specs, garage

Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
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

1 of 26 apartments remain

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2-bedroom Apartment 339 m²

From

€1,540,000

1 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

€1.54M

Under construction pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€1.97M

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

Romero is effectively sold through: one home remains of the 26 units released, priced at €1.54m, with completion indicated for Q1 2028. Buyers acquiring now do so at a construction stage still ahead of handover, securing a BREEAM-certified home within an established resort. La Quinta resale currently runs at a median around €7,790/m², underscoring the area's pricing floor. At this stage the appeal is scarcity: a single remaining residence rather than a broad off-plan choice.

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

1 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 €4,543 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 €3,382/m².

Comparable confidence: 70% · Source: live market data, 21/07/2026

Benahavís apartments median (€/m²)

€3,382

Romero (€/m² built)

€4,543

Premium reflects

new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation

Why buy with Roccabox

Your purchase is in safe hands

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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

339 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

2 en-suite

Bathrooms

Built area

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

Romero sits inland within the Real de La Quinta resort, a setting that trades beachfront immediacy for peace, elevation and views. A car is a practical necessity here. The nearest golf is a four-minute drive at the German Golf Academy, with Real Club de Golf Las Brisas around seven minutes away.

The beaches at Nagüeles and Ventura del Mar are roughly 13 minutes by road, and Puerto Banús marina about 12 minutes. HC Marbella International Hospital is within 11 minutes, and Málaga airport is around 45 km. Puente Romano's racquet facilities lie roughly 12 minutes away. 7°C.

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

€154k10%

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

Contract signing

€308k20%

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

On completion

€1.08M70%

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

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€1,540,000

From €1,540,000€2,002,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€154,000

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€18,480

Notary + registry (~1%)

€15,400

Legal fees (~1%)

€15,400

All-in

€1,727,880

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

€5,397/mo

Total repayable

€1,619,017

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€462,000

Loan amount

€1,078,000

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

€277,200gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€43,120

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€69,300

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.

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Our New-Developments Desk has reviewed every project on the Costa del Sol catalogue and can walk you through which of the remaining 1 units suit your brief, model the numbers in your currency, and arrange a viewing — including airport transfer where helpful.

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