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Expert guides and market insights for property owners on the Costa del Sol. We cover vacation rental strategy, Marbella market trends, Airbnb management tips, and everything you need to maximise your rental income across Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona - written by the Premavista team from direct experience managing short-term rentals in the area.

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Capanes del Golf, Benahavis
Market Insights
20 August 2026
Marbella Golf Autumn 2026: Where to Play
September and October are the best months to play golf in Marbella. The heat leaves the afternoons, the...
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Marbella beach and coast in October 2026
Market Insights
19 August 2026
Marbella in October 2026: Events Guide
Marbella in October 2026 has three fixed dates worth planning around. Marbella 4Days Walking runs from 1 to 4...
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Marbella coastline and town, Costa del Sol
Market Insights
19 August 2026
Airbnb Occupancy Rates in Marbella 2026
Airbnb occupancy rates in Marbella sit between 58% and 67% across the year, depending on which data provider...
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Marbella beach club closing party season October 2026
Market Insights
18 August 2026
Marbella Beach Club Closing Parties 2026
The Marbella beach club season ends in early October this year. Ocean Club Marbella holds its closing party on...
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Marbella old town street, long term rental property on the Costa del Sol
Owner Advice
15 August 2026
Long Term Rental Taxes and Contracts on the Costa del Sol
Renting your Costa del Sol property to one tenant for months at a time is the simplest income a holiday home can...
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Old town street scene during fair week in Andalucia
Market Insights
14 August 2026
Feria de Málaga 2026 from Marbella: Dates and Tips
Feria de Málaga 2026 runs from Saturday 15 to Saturday 22 August, and it opens the night before: a drone show...
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Marbella beach in September with warm sea and fewer crowds
Market Insights
12 August 2026
Marbella in September 2026: Events and Weather
Marbella in September 2026 stays warm and gets noticeably quieter. Average highs sit at 25.8C, the sea holds...
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Villa with pool in Marbella available as a holiday rental
Owner Advice
12 August 2026
How to Start an Airbnb in Marbella: 2026 Owner Guide
To start an Airbnb in Marbella in 2026 you need three things before your first guest arrives: a valid occupanc...
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Holiday rental management in Elviria, east Marbella
Owner Advice
12 August 2026
Holiday Rental Management Elviria: Owner Guide
Full-service holiday rental management in Elviria costs 20% of net rental income on the Costa del Sol, and a well-run tw...
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Monthly rental apartment in Marbella let on a furnished temporada contract
Owner Advice
10 August 2026
Monthly Rentals in Marbella: How Temporada Lets Work
A monthly rental in Marbella, known locally as a temporada let, is a furnished home rented on a seasonal contract of...
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Starlite Marbella 2026 final two weeks at the Nagüeles quarry
Market Insights
9 August 2026
Starlite Marbella 2026: The Final Two Weeks
Starlite Marbella 2026 ends on 29 August. The festival opened on 19 June and runs for 49 nights at the Cantera de Nagüel...
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Tenant placement and vetting for long-term lets in Marbella
Owner Advice
8 August 2026
Tenant Placement and Vetting in Marbella: Owner Guide
Tenant placement and vetting in Marbella is how you market, screen, and sign the right tenant for...
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New restaurants opening in Marbella in 2026 near the Golden Mile
Guest Guide
5 August 2026
New Restaurants Marbella 2026: Where to Book Now
Marbella's 2026 dining season is the strongest in years. The headline openings are TATEL at Villa Tiberio on the Golden...
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Nueva Andalucia Marbella guide: where to stay and eat
Guest Guide
5 August 2026
Nueva Andalucía Marbella Guide: Where to Stay and Eat
Nueva Andalucía sits in the hills behind Puerto Banús, a five minute drive from the marina and a world away...
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Furnished long term lets on the Costa del Sol
Owner Advice
1 August 2026
Furnished Long Term Lets on the Costa del Sol: 2026 Guide
Furnished long term lets on the Costa del Sol earn steady monthly income with no tourist licence...
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Marbella short-term rental licence rules 2026
Market Insights
29 July 2026
Marbella Short-Term Rental Rules 2026
Marbella is still accepting new short-term rental applications in 2026, even as neighbouring...
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Long term rental home in Elviria Marbella
Owner Advice
25 July 2026
Long Term Rental Management Marbella: Owner Guide
Long term rental management in Marbella means handing the day to day running of a residential let...
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Marbella tourist rental rules 2026
Market Insights
22 July 2026
Marbella Tourist Rental Rules 2026: Owner Guide
The 2026 rules for Marbella holiday rentals explained: the VFT licence, community approval, and what the scrapped national register means for owners...
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Holiday apartments in Marbella local area guide, Old Town and Puerto Banus
Guest Guide
22 July 2026
Holiday Apartments in Marbella: A Local Area Guide
Holiday apartments in Marbella range from beachfront studios on the Golden Mile to roomy flats beside the golf...
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Furnished winter let bedroom in Marbella, November to April temporada rental
Owner Advice
18 July 2026
Winter Lets in Marbella: November to April Income
A winter let in Marbella fills the quiet November to April window with a furnished temporada tenant, so an apartment...
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Marbella old town, events summer 2026 Starlite festival guide
Market Insights
15 July 2026
Marbella Events Summer 2026: Starlite Guide
Marbella events summer 2026 are led by Starlite Occident, running 49 nights from 19 June to 29 August with Lenny Kravitz and...
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Marbella beach with promenade on the Costa del Sol
Guest Guide
15 July 2026
Marbella vs Estepona for Holidays: Which Suits You?
Both sit on the same stretch of coast, yet they feel like different holidays. Compare beaches, nightlife, prices and...
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Nueva Andalucia apartment for mid-term and long-term rental
Owner Advice
11 July 2026
Mid-Term vs Short-Term Rental: Which Earns More?
A furnished two-bed in Marbella grosses more as a holiday let, but mid and long-term contracts win on cost and...
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Modern licensed holiday villa on the Costa del Sol
Market Insights
8 July 2026
Costa del Sol Licence Freeze: Why an Existing Tourist Permit Is Now Your Most Valuable Asset
The rules for short-term rentals on the Costa del Sol changed again this month, and this time the shift favours owners who are already...
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Holiday let management on the Costa del Sol
Owner Advice
8 July 2026
Holiday Let Management on the Costa del Sol
Good holiday let management on the Costa del Sol rests on three pillars: a valid licence, sharp pricing, and in-person...
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Estepona on the Costa del Sol
Market Insights
1 July 2026
Prices Up 14.3%: Why Foreign Buyers Keep Piling Into the Costa del Sol in 2026
Anyone watching the Costa del Sol property market in 2026 has felt the heat. Spanish home values climbed 14.3% over the...
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Benahavis white village in the hills above the Costa del Sol
Guest Guide
1 July 2026
Things to Do in Benahavís: A Local Guide
The best things to do in Benahavís, from the river pools at Charco de las Mozas to tapas in the old village...
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Costa del Sol historic centre and tourist apartments
Owner Advice
24 June 2026
13,000 Listings Gone: Costa del Sol Rental Crackdown
In February 2026 the Junta de Andalucia removed 13,037 properties from its official tourism register...
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How much do property managers charge in Spain
Owner Advice
24 June 2026
How Much Do Property Managers Charge in Spain?
Costa del Sol short-term rental fees run 20-30% plus VAT. What is fair and what to...
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Costa del Sol apartment building and community courtyard
Market Insights
17 June 2026
The 60% Rule: How Your Neighbours Can Now Block a New Costa del Sol Holiday Rental
If you are thinking about turning a Costa del Sol apartment into a holiday rental, there is a new gatekeeper...
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Marbella seafront and old town view
Owner Advice
17 June 2026
Property Management Marbella: A 2026 Owner's Guide
Property management in Marbella costs 15 to 25 percent of rental income. Here is what managers do...
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Marbella old town, Andalusian rental regulation 2026
Market Insights
10 June 2026
Spain Just Scrapped Its National Rental Register: What Costa del Sol Owners Need to Know
Spain's Supreme Court annulled the national holiday-rental register in May 2026. Here is what changed for Costa del Sol owners...
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San Pedro de Alcantara Airbnb management owner guide
Owner Advice
10 June 2026
San Pedro Alcántara Airbnb Management: Owner's Guide
A two-bed apartment in San Pedro de Alcántara can earn €24,000–30,000 a year. Real occupancy data, the 2026 licence rules and management costs...
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Best beach clubs in Marbella 2026
Guest Guide
4 June 2026
Best Beach Clubs in Marbella: A 2026 Guide
Discover the best beach clubs in Marbella for 2026, from luxury poolside spots to family-friendly options. Real prices and booking tips...
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Family holiday on the Costa del Sol
Guest Guide
2 June 2026
Visiting Costa del Sol with Family in 2026
Plan the perfect family holiday on the Costa del Sol. Discover kid-friendly beaches, activities and local tips for visiting Marbella with...
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Marbella beach with clear blue Mediterranean water
Rental Tips
27 May 2026
Best Time to Visit Marbella: A Month-by-Month Guide
The best time to visit Marbella depends on what you want from your holiday. For warm beach days without peak-season c...
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Whitewashed village street on the Costa del Sol
Rental Tips
20 May 2026
Hidden Gems on the Costa del Sol Beyond the Beach
The Costa del Sol has far more to offer than sunbeds and sangria. While most visitors stick to the beachfront promenades...
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Luxury villa pool in Marbella during summer
Rental Tips
13 May 2026
Maximise Your Marbella Rental Income This Summer
Summer on the Costa del Sol is when airbnb management in Marbella really pays off. Between June and September, occupancy rates for well-managed...
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San Pedro de Alcantara boulevard and coastline, Marbella
Rental Tips
13 May 2026
San Pedro de Alcantara: Things to Do in 2026
San Pedro de Alcantara sits halfway between Marbella and Estepona, and most visitors drive straight through without stopping. That is a mistake...
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View of Marbella coastline and old town
Owner Advice
6 May 2026
Touristic Licence Marbella 2026: What Owners Must Know
New rules in 2026 mean tourist licences no longer transfer on sale and require community approval. What Marbella pro...
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San Pedro de Alcántara beachfront boulevard in Marbella
Market Insights
6 May 2026
Best Areas to Stay in Marbella: A Local Neighbourhood Guide
The best areas to stay in Marbella depend on what you want from your holiday - beachfront relaxation, old-town charm, family-friendly calm or golf-co...
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Panoramic view of Benahavís village and surrounding hills on the Costa del Sol
Owner Advice
29 April 2026
Short-Term Rental Management in Benahavís: 2026 Guide
Short-term rental management in Benahavís requires a clear understanding of local regulations, realistic income expectations, and a hands-on...
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Nueva Andalucía Golf Valley, Marbella
Owner Advice
22 April 2026
Airbnb Management in Nueva Andalucía: What Owners Earn
Discover what owners earn with Airbnb management in Nueva Andalucía. Real income figures, occupancy data and how a local manager makes the difference...
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Private villa pool in Marbella managed by Premavista
Owner Advice
21 April 2026
Is It Worth Using an Airbnb Manager in Marbella?
Most Marbella property owners earn 20–35% more under professional management. Here's when it's worth paying a manager - and what to look for...
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Estepona coastline and old town, Costa del Sol
Owner Advice
15 April 2026
Holiday Rental Management in Estepona: What Owners Need to Know
Short-term rental yields in Estepona run 6–8% annually. Discover what local owners earn, how management works, and what to look for in 2026...
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Airbnb management cost Marbella
Owner Advice
April 11, 2026
Airbnb Management Cost in Marbella: What Owners Really Pay
Commission structures, hidden fees, and a real €40,000 example - find out how much you actually keep with gross vs net management models.
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Touristic licence Marbella 2026
Owner Advice
April 9, 2026
Touristic Licence Marbella 2026: Everything Property Owners Need to Know
The VFT licence after the scrapped national registry, community approval rules, the full compliance checklist, and what fines you face for getting it wrong - plus how Premavista handles it all.
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Holiday rentals Marbella British guests 2026
Guest Guide
April 9, 2026
Holiday Rentals Marbella: Why British Travellers Are Choosing Marbella in 2026
320 days of sunshine, direct flights from 30+ UK airports, and private villas that beat any hotel - here is why Marbella tops every British holiday shortlist.
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Marbella vacation rental tips 2026 Costa del Sol
Rental Tips
April 1, 2026
How to Maximise Your Marbella Rental Income in 2026
Proven strategies to increase occupancy and nightly rates for your Costa del Sol property.
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Marbella short-term rental market 2026
Market Insights
March 15, 2026
Marbella's Short-Term Rental Market in 2026: What Owners Need to Know
New licence regulations, booming demand, and what the shift means for property owners.
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Airbnb mistakes Marbella property owners
Owner Advice
March 1, 2026
5 Mistakes Marbella Property Owners Make on Airbnb (And How to Fix Them)
The most common issues that cost owners thousands in lost bookings every year.
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