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January 30, 2026

Benahavís 3‑Bed Apartment — Luxxo Homes Analysis

A measured investment view of a furnished 3‑bed apartment in Benahavís and how Luxxo Homes packages such listings for international buyers.

Erik Nilsen
Erik Nilsen
Investment Property Analyst
Market:Spain
CountryES

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Benahavís

, property HQL-FL7NK represents a compact, investment-ready slice of Costa del Sol real estate: a 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath apartment with 103 sqm of internal space, a large terrace and communal pool access. Luxxo Homes lists it at EUR 849,000 and positions the asset for international buyers seeking low-maintenance ownership with rental potential.

Discovering the apartment in Benahavís

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The apartment's floor area and layout are the first items an investor should convert to metrics: 103.00 sqm interior, 31 sqm of terrace included within a 134.00 sqm plot allocation. That yields a price per internal square metre of roughly EUR 8,242/m² (EUR 849,000 / 103 sqm) — a baseline for both capital comparables and rent-per-sqm estimates in upper-Marbella-fringe locations. As shown in the photos, the open-plan living room and the terrace provide practical, rental-ready space rather than speculative luxury dressing.

How the property performs as an investment

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When assessing yield, buyers should separate gross rental yield (annual rent / purchase price) from net yield (after taxes, management fees, maintenance and vacancy). For a three‑bed apartment in Benahavís marketed as a holiday or long‑let asset, conservative monthly rent assumptions of EUR 1,800–2,500 (depending on season and furnishing) would produce a gross yield range of c.2.6%–3.5%. After realistic deductions — 20–35% for agency fees, cleaning, taxes and periods of vacancy — net yield compresses further, which is typical for Costa del Sol hillside properties that trade at a premium for views and locality.

Features that reduce operating friction

Furnished and turnkey: reduces time-to-market for short lets.

Communal pool and garage: value-add for holiday demand and year-round tenants.

Lift and air conditioning: accessibility and climate control improve occupier retention.

Luxxo Homes’s role: curation, compliance and market access

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Luxxo Homes operates from Marbella with a portfolio that spans luxury, vacation homes and investment units. For an international buyer, their value proposition on a listing like this is threefold: targeted curation (selecting properties that match cross‑border demand patterns), transactional support (local documentation, NIE coordination, tax briefing) and an operations handover (recommended property managers and furnishing that meet OTA standards). The agency’s local sourcing explains why this apartment sits within a secure gated golf community — those micro‑locations reduce landlord risk and simplify insurance and letting approvals.

In practice, Luxxo Homes demonstrates this through the listing presentation: the supplied images emphasise clear daylight, context (pool, garage, terrace) and accurate room proportions rather than stylistic excess. For buyers who prioritise due diligence, that honest visual approach shortens gap analysis between advertised condition and on‑site inspection — a small but material reduction in transaction uncertainty.

Benahavís: market context that matters to international buyers

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Benahavís sits inland from the Costa del Sol coastline and trades on a mix of quiet village character and proximity to Marbella, Estepona and several high‑quality golf complexes. For investors, this location implies: lower day‑to‑day tenant churn than beach‑front micro‑areas, but also marginally lower headline rental rates. The local market rewards properties that combine access (drive‑time to airport ≈ 30–50 minutes depending on route), community facilities and easy maintenance — all attributes present here.

Regulatory and tax checkpoints for non‑resident buyers

International buyers should verify: property community fees (Ibm), local IBI tax, tourist licence possibilities for short‑lets, and Spanish non‑resident tax obligations. Luxxo Homes typically assists with initial cost schedules; however, buyers must obtain independent tax and legal advice tailored to their nationality and holding structure (direct ownership vs. Spanish company), as those choices materially alter net yield and repatriation options.

Due diligence checklist — what we recommend you verify on viewing

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Confirm utility and community accounts for the past 24 months (water, electricity, pool maintenance).

Request the comunidad meeting minutes and any special assessment notices; large unexpected levies materially affect cash flow.

Obtain a recent energy performance certificate (EPC) and confirm that the lift, pool and garage have current service records.

How this listing exemplifies Luxxo Homes’s service quality and certification approach

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This Benahavís apartment is representative of Luxxo Homes’s selection criteria: well‑maintained, in a managed community, and presented with operational details that matter to cross‑border owners. Where many agencies stop at marketing, Luxxo Homes adds documented handover steps — parking allocation, pool rules, and appliance inventories — which reduce post‑purchase frictions. For international buyers, that procedural focus is as valuable as proximity to the sea.

Note: Luxxo Homes’s overall platform rating in third‑party aggregators is moderate; buyers should treat that score as one input alongside direct references, recent transactional examples, and evidence of compliance (registered brokerage licence, transparent fee schedule, and AML procedures). Asking for copies of professional indemnity insurance and client escrow handling is a pragmatic next step.

Practical next steps for interested international buyers

1) Request a short due‑diligence pack from Luxxo Homes that includes comunidad accounts, EPC, and recent service invoices. 2) Commission an independent survey focused on damp, roof/terrace waterproofing and lift condition; these are the typical cost centres for hillside flats. 3) Run a cash‑flow projection including conservative vacancy (20–30%), professional management (12–20% of rent) and periodic refurbishment every 6–8 years. 4) Clarify holding structure with your tax advisor — direct purchase vs corporate ownership changes transfer taxes and ongoing reporting.

As the listing images demonstrate, the property is presented in lettable condition and benefits from practical features that reduce immediate capital expenditure — a positive for buyers seeking near‑term rental income.

Conclusion — balanced case for consideration

This Benahavís apartment is a pragmatic asset for an investor prioritising location safety, low operational complexity and a recognised community address. Luxxo Homes’s listing and documentation practices reduce transactional risk; however, buyers must adjust return expectations for the Costa del Sol premium. If your objective is portfolio diversification into southern Spanish property with manageable hands‑off operation, this listing warrants a site inspection followed by the targeted due diligence steps outlined above.

Contact Luxxo Homes in Marbella to request the dossier, arrange an inspection or discuss short‑term letting scenarios — use the listing as a factual case study rather than a speculative sale; treat the advertised price as the starting point for a data‑driven negotiation.

Erik Nilsen
Erik Nilsen
Investment Property Analyst

Norwegian market analyst who relocated from Oslo to Mallorca in 2016, guiding Northern buyers through regulatory risk, currency hedging, and rentability.

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