Completed · current release

Almazara Forest

Istán · Istán

Prices from

€580,000

Available

2 of 24

Bedrooms

3en-suite

Delivery

May 2026

Type

Apartments

Size from

108 m²

Total homes

24 homes

Phase

Completed

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Project lifecycle

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Roccabox · the editorial

Almazara Forest, in context.

Almazara Forest is a 24-apartment development within the broader Almazara Boutique Residences complex, set on the forested slopes of La Concha mountain in Istán — a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve midway between the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park and the Marbella coastline. Delivered across three low-rise blocks of no more than three storeys, the scheme pairs a contemporary open-plan layout with a deliberately rustic material palette designed to recede into the surrounding century-old forest rather than impose upon it.

Each residence is south-east facing, with terraces oriented towards panoramic views across Marbella Bay; penthouse units extend to a private solarium. Of the 24 apartments, 22 have already sold, with two three-bedroom homes remaining at between €580,000 and €610,000. Completion is scheduled for May 2026, with construction already under way. At that stage of delivery, this is firmly a final-units opportunity rather than an early-entry proposition.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
Just 2 of 24 apartments remain — 22 already sold ahead of May 2026 completion
02
Three-bedroom, 108 m² homes priced from €580,000 to €610,000
03
South-east aspect with direct views over Marbella Bay and the Istán reservoir
04
Part of Almazara Boutique Residences, a seven-phase hillside estate by Taylor Wimpey España
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Ten minutes by car from Nueva Andalucía, the Golden Mile beaches, and international schools

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
B3-01-7	3	1	3	2	108 m²	39 m² terrace	1 + storage
B1-01-7	1	1	3	2	108 m²	40 m² terrace	1 + 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 24 apartments remain

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3-bedroom apartments 108 m²

From

€580,000

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. Almazara Forest currently sits in the Completed band.

Coming soon

~40% off

Off-plan

~32% off

With licence

~27% off

Under construction

~22% off

Completed

YOU ARE HERE

~16% off

Current entry

€580k

Completed pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€690k

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

With construction under way and completion set for May 2026, the remaining two units carry near-zero build risk. At €580,000–€610,000 for 108 m², the implied price per square metre sits at roughly €5,370–€5,650 — a substantial premium to the broader Istán resale market, which reflects both the newbuild specification and the scarcity of forest-facing inventory at this altitude. The near-sellout absorption rate across 22 of 24 units from the same developer's prior phases within the same estate provides an unusually concrete read on sustained demand.

Reserving early

Why buyers reserve at this stage

Personalisation window

Reserving during the Completed 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 24 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.

Almazara Forest is not priced against average Istán 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 €5,370 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 €869/m².

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

Istán apartments median (€/m²)

€869

Almazara Forest (€/m² built)

€5,370

Premium reflects

new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation

Why buy with Roccabox

Your purchase is in safe hands

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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

108 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

3 en-suite

Bathrooms

Built area

108 m²

Build stage

Completed

Completion

May 2026

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

Istán

Living in Istán

Golf

4.1 km

The Range golf lessons

Beach

5.7 km

Playa de Nagüeles

Airport

43.1 km

Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol

Hospital

5.6 km

Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.

Padel / tennis

5.5 km

Puente Romano

Marina

6.8 km

Puerto Deportivo José Banus

Train station

29.2 km

Fuengirola

Istán occupies a particular niche on the Costa del Sol — close enough to Marbella's infrastructure to be practical, yet genuinely removed from its density. The municipality sits at the gateway to the Sierra de las Nieves, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve through which the Río Verde runs before feeding the La Concepción reservoir directly below. Annual average temperatures range from 14°C at night to a high of around 21°C, making the forested hillside measurably cooler than the coast in high summer. The Almazara Boutique Residences urbanisation connects its phases via landscaped roads and rural pedestrian paths through the forest. Access from Nueva Andalucía — home to several of Marbella's most established golf courses and the Manolo Santana Tennis Club — takes approximately ten minutes by car.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

8 min by car

7.3 km direct

Puerto Banús

7 min by car

6.8 km direct

Málaga Airport

47 min by car

42.7 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

31 min by car

28.4 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

30 min by car

27.7 km direct

Estepona

24 min by car

22.0 km direct

Gibraltar

1h 3m by car

57.9 km direct

Ronda

31 min by car

28.9 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 Almazara Forest 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

€58k10%

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

Contract signing

€116k20%

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

On completion

€406k70%

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

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€580,000

From €580,000€754,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€58,000

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€6,960

Notary + registry (~1%)

€5,800

Legal fees (~1%)

€5,800

All-in

€650,760

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

€2,033/mo

Total repayable

€609,760

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€174,000

Loan amount

€406,000

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

€104,400gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€16,240

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€26,100

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 Almazara Forest a good investment compared to the local resale market?

Almazara Forest is positioned as a premium new-build product with developer warranty, modern specification and limited supply. Comparable to the broader resale stock in Istán 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 Almazara Forest?

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 Almazara Forest 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 Almazara Forest from Málaga airport?

Approximately 47 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 Completed stage, Almazara Forest 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.

Ask a question now via the assistant, or have the team follow up with the full brief.

Shahd Sherif

New-Developments Desk · Marbella

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