Istán · Wikimedia CommonsLiving in Istán
Istán sits on the Inland Málaga, within easy reach of Málaga airport, the coast’s golf belt and the western Costa del Sol beaches. An in-depth area guide is being written — in the meantime, every new development we track here is listed below.
- Region
- Inland Málaga
The Istán market right now
Live figures from every published new-build development we track in Istán.
Developments
2
14 units available now
Price range
€555K – €650K
Median €/m²
€4,326
Built area, entry price
Mix
1 apartments · 1 houses
Bedrooms
3
With a pool
1 of 2
Delivery timeline
Property in Istán
2 new-build developments across Istán, with live unit availability and staged payment terms — browse at your own pace.
2 developments
7 of 10 availableALMAZARA GARDENS
ApartmentIstán · PF-1
3 bed · 108–110 m²
€555K – €650K
7 of 17 availableALMAZARA VIEWS (Townhouses)
HouseIstán · UA-1
3 bed · 168–193 m²
€590K – €640K
Prices shown are the entry price for each development and the top of its published range. Add 10–12% for IVA, AJD and purchase costs.
Things to know about buying in Istán
Budget 10–12% on top of the purchase price: 10% VAT (IVA) on a new build, 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, registry and legal fees.
On a new build you pay 10% IVA (VAT) plus 1.2% AJD stamp duty in Andalucía, then notary, land registry and legal fees — budget 10–12% on top of the price. Resale property is different: 7% ITP transfer tax instead of IVA and AJD.
Typically a fixed reservation fee to take the unit off the market, then 10–20% on signing the private purchase contract, staged payments during construction, and the balance on completion. Spanish law requires developer-held buyer funds to be bank-guaranteed.
Yes — the NIE is the Spanish foreigner tax number and you cannot complete a purchase, open a utility account or pay property tax without one. It can be applied for in Spain or at a Spanish consulate; allow two to six weeks.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Always instruct an independent Spanish lawyer.
Your Istán advisor
Not sure which part of Istán fits?
We track every one of these 2 developments directly with the developers — unit availability, payment terms and what actually moves. Tell us what you are looking for and we will shortlist the three worth your time.
Christopher Ronalds
18 years on the Costa del Sol
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