Under construction · current release

The Views Residences

Istán · Istán

Prices from

€1,595,000

Available

3 of 3

Bedrooms

3–4en-suite

Delivery

Q3 2026

Type

Villas

Size from

296 m²

Total homes

3 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

The Views Residences, in context.

The Views Residences is a private collection of three south-west-facing villas set within the gated Sierra Blanca Country Club, above the village of Istán — a hillside address that places the Mediterranean coastline, La Concepción reservoir, and the UNESCO-designated Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve simultaneously in frame. With construction under way since Q3 2025 and completion targeted for Q3 2026, the project is already past the highest-risk phase of the off-plan cycle.

Each villa extends to between 296 and 364 m² of built space across three or four bedrooms, with open-plan living areas that give directly onto terraces oriented to capture afternoon light and the another Costa del Sol agency beyond. Priced from €1,595,000 to €1,795,000, all three units remain available at launch. The development's singular characteristic is its scale: three homes, one setting, no phases. Once sold, the address closes permanently to new buyers.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
Three south-west-facing villas only — the entire development, no further phases
02
296–364 m² built across 3–4 bedrooms; construction started Q3 2025, completing Q3 2026
03
Priced €1,595,000–€1,795,000; all three units available at time of writing
04
Gated Sierra Blanca Country Club — bordering UNESCO Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve
05
Puerto Banús 15 minutes, Málaga Airport 50 minutes by road

The current release

The 3 remaining villas

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

+Show full unit listHide unit list 3 units · Unit, block, floor, specs, garage

Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
3	—	—	3	3	296 m²	84 m² terrace	—
2	—	—	4	4	305 m²	106 m² terrace	—
1	—	—	4	4	364 m²	96 m² terrace	—

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

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Live availability

3 of 3 villas remain

Live data refreshed nightly from our multiple independent sources.

3-bedroom villa 296 m²

From

€1,595,000

1 available

4-bedroom villas 305–364 m²

From

€1,595,000

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. The Views Residences 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

€1.59M

Under construction pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€2.04M

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

Construction began in Q3 2025, removing the ground-risk uncertainty common to earlier off-plan commitments, with handover projected for Q3 2026 — a short timeline by Costa del Sol standards. The combination of three units only and a setting that cannot be replicated within Sierra Blanca Country Club creates genuine supply scarcity. A comparable resale four-bedroom villa in Istán is currently listed at €1,290,000 in unfinished condition with no build size data disclosed, suggesting the new-build premium here is modest relative to the specification differential and the certainty of a completed, warranted product.

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

3 of 3 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.

The Views Residences 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 €5,389 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 €497/m².

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

Istán villas median (€/m²)

€497

The Views Residences (€/m² built)

€5,389

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

296–364 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

3–4 en-suite

Bathrooms

3–4

Built area

296–364 m²

Build stage

Under construction

Completion

Q3 2026

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

Istán

Living in Istán

Golf

4.1 km

The Range golf lessons

Beach

5.5 km

Playa de Nagüeles

Airport

42.9 km

Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol

Hospital

5.6 km

Hospital Recoletas Salud Marbella

Padel / tennis

5.3 km

Puente Romano

Marina

6.7 km

Puerto Deportivo José Banus

Train station

28.9 km

Fuengirola

Istán occupies an elevated position in the hills directly behind Marbella's Golden Mile, encircled by holm oak, cork trees, and wild rosemary — a setting markedly quieter than the coast below, yet structurally connected to it. The Sierra Blanca Country Club sits within this landscape, with La Concepción reservoir visible to one side and the pine forests of Sierra Blanca to the other.

The surrounding area supports hiking, mountain biking, kayaking on the reservoir, birdwatching, and canyoning along the river gorges — activities associated with the Biosphere Reserve designation rather than a resort amenity list. For urban needs, Puente Romano is ten minutes by car, Puerto Banús fifteen, and Marbella town centre twenty. Málaga's María Zambrano AVE station is reachable in approximately 55 minutes.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

8 min by car

7.0 km direct

Puerto Banús

7 min by car

6.8 km direct

Málaga Airport

46 min by car

42.5 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

31 min by car

28.2 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

30 min by car

27.4 km direct

Estepona

24 min by car

22.2 km direct

Gibraltar

1h 3m by car

58.0 km direct

Ronda

32 min by car

29.1 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 The Views Residences 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

€160k10%

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

Contract signing

€319k20%

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

On completion

€1.12M70%

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

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€1,595,000

From €1,595,000€2,073,500

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€159,500

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€19,140

Notary + registry (~1%)

€15,950

Legal fees (~1%)

€15,950

All-in

€1,789,590

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

€5,589/mo

Total repayable

€1,676,839

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€478,500

Loan amount

€1,116,500

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

€287,100gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€44,660

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€71,775

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 The Views Residences a good investment compared to the local resale market?

The Views Residences 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 The Views Residences?

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 The Views Residences 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 The Views Residences from Málaga airport?

Approximately 46 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, The Views Residences 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 3 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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