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Estepona · Arroyo de Enmedio
ND-05
Gated apartments and penthouses with solariums, near Estepona golf
2–3 bed128–378 m² incl. terracesDelivery Q2 2028
From€495,000
Independent Property Advisor
Buy in Marbella without pressure.
I help you find the home that fits your needs, bring my experience of this market, and tell you honestly whether it's worth the investment. So you know exactly what you're buying.
Your personal property shopper, at no cost to you.
API member no. 02618Bound by API's code of ethics
I search the coast for you, check what you're about to buy and negotiate where there is room.
01
Your brief
We talk, in English, Spanish or Romanian, about how you want to live, your budget and your timing. I listen before I search.
02
Shortlist and viewings
I narrow the coast to the areas and homes that fit, and arrange the viewings, in person or by video.
03
Checks and negotiation
For the home you like, the Decision Brief: what's right, what's missing, what still needs checking. Then the offer.
04
To the keys
I work with your lawyer, the bank and the notary, and stay with you until you have the keys.
Featured
Selected homes and new developments
An exclusive listing, and new developments I've checked, from Estepona to Mijas.
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Benahavís · La Quinta
ND-01
Apartments with private pools and villas at the top of La Quinta
2–6 bed129–937 m²Delivery Q2–Q3 2027
From€1,495,000
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Marbella · Golden Mile
ND-08
Finished villas in a gated estate on the Golden Mile
6–7 bed647 m²Ready to move in
From€6,400,000
Resale homes
Homes already built, ready to view
Apartments, townhouses and villas for sale now along the coast. Whichever one you like, I arrange the viewing and find out what the listing doesn't say.
Signature Approach
The Property Decision Brief
For any property you're seriously considering, I organise my thinking into a short, structured brief, so the decision rests on more than a good feeling during a viewing.
Fit
Does it actually match what you said you need?
Location
What's around it, and what does that mean day to day?
Value
Is the price reasonable for what you're getting, in this market?
Condition
What state is it really in, beyond the staging?
Potential
What could this property realistically become?
Costs
What's the full picture beyond the asking price?
Open Questions
What still needs checking, and by whom?
Honest Take
Why I'd consider it. Why I'd hesitate.
It's not a valuation, a technical survey, or a legal report. It's a way of thinking clearly about a big decision, built for you.
No Commitment Needed
Found something on Idealista, Instagram, or another agency's site?
Send me the link on WhatsApp and I'll give you my honest first take. It's the easiest way to see how I think before deciding whether to work together.
Guides
Know the real costs before you start
Buyer's guide
What it really costs on top of the price, and what to check before you sign.
On top of the price
- Resale
- €40,500–49,500
- New build
- €58,500–67,500
Taxes plus notary and registry (official tariff) and lawyer, as a range: my rule of thumb, for guidance only. The guide shows every line.
Figures checked against official sources, September 2026
Seller's guide
What you actually take home, after costs and tax.
Inside
- The costs of selling
- Capital gains tax, and when it can be exempt
- Plusvalía municipal
- Documents to prepare for sale
Figures checked against official sources, September 2026
About
Horia Dragu
- Independent property advisor, living in Marbella for over six years.
- BBA and Master's from Les Roches Marbella. Member no. 02618 of API.
- I work in English, Spanish and Romanian, and you deal with me personally, from the first call to the notary.
Contact
Tell me what you're looking for
Whatever stage you're at, I'll tell you what's realistic for your budget, area and timing. As a buyer, having me as your advisor is completely free. If now isn't the right time to buy, I'll say so.
Message on WhatsApphoria@draguestates.comSpain · +34 697 919 108Romania · +40 723 525 081
Based in Marbella, Costa del Sol