The Golden Mile is one of Marbella’s most sought after residential and commercial real estate destinations due to its location right in between the Marbella town centre and Puerto Banus. See avalaible property sales on Marbella’s Golden Mile

The beachside of the Golden Mile is completely developed and is home to stunning beachfront villas, apartments and townhouses in areas such as Casablanca, Santa Petronila, Santa Margarita, Las Torres, Puente Romano, Los Verdiales or Oasis.

The mountainside part of the Golden Mile offers lovely villas, apartments, townhouses and plots to be developed with stunning coastal views in areas such as Camojan, Sierra Blanca, Marbella Hill Club, Las Lomas del Marbella Club, El Vicario, La Carolina, Rocio de Nagueles or Rio Verde to name a few.

Originally the term was used to define the areas immediately adjacent to the N-340 road from Marbella to Puerto Banus, including Saudi Arabia’s King Fahad’s residence, and the Don Pepe, Marbella Club and Puente Romano Hotels. With time the term extended to areas in the hills above Marbella such as Rocio de Nagueles, Sierra Blanca, or Marbella Hill Club.

Benahavis is an authentic Andalusian village with narrow streets and houses of whitewashed walls. Renowned for its restaurants it has become a gastronomic centre of the Costa del Sol.  Although the village is small, the municipality of Benahavis stretches over 145 km2 that represents 18,08% of the total surface area of the western Costa del Sol and 1.98% of the 7.310  km2 of Malaga province. It has a mean altitude of 150 meters and is crossed by rivers Guadalmina, Guadaiza and Guadalmanza. The climate is Mediterranean with an average temperature of 17º and it is well connected to Malaga via  A-7 motorway and the airport can be reached in about 60 minutes.

Within the Benahavis county there are several golf courses and well known housing developments such as La Quinta, Los Arqueros, El Madroñal and further west Los Flamingos, Capanes, La Alqueria, Marbella Club and Montemayor all of them boasting superb golf and sports facilities, as well as the renowned La Zagaleta Golf and Country Club considered to be one of the best of its kind in the whole of Europe. The choice of properties in the Benahavis area is huge and ranges from the small holiday apartment near a golf course to the most luxurious villas on the hills with fabulous views of the mountains and the Mediterranean sea.

Our in-house home stylist will detect the problems in a property and point out the best features to enhance, areas to de-clutter or renovate, possible furniture or upholstery changes or areas to accessorize. A client’s first impression of a property is extremely important, and the way a property is presented to a client on his/her first visit or through photography makes a big difference.

Our consultant will advise on the minimum work/changes required to obtain the best results, in order to make a good impression and can also offer you a full range of products and services such as:

• Indoor and outdoor furniture
• Furniture packages
• Upholstery work
• Fabrics and leathers
• Carpets and rugs
• Art and ornaments
• Bespoke furniture, carpentry work
• Kitchen and bathroom projects
• Awnings
• Security gates
• Total refurbishment and construction work
• Garden design and technical advice

Please contact info@dmproperties.com for any questions related to your property improvement needs. We look forward to hearing from you!

Clients interested in these properties and ready to pay the price are demanding and expect high quality homes, well equipped and nicely furnished.  They are mainly business people who are looking for a better quality of life for their families and can afford to work from anywhere in the world thanks to the Internet, and the proximity of two international airports: Malaga and Gibraltar. Some of them are also potential buyers who want to have the experience of living in this place, getting familiar with the different locations and the type of property best suited to the needs of their families before taking the step to acquire a new home. The choice of good international schools in Marbella and nearby areas is also a key factor when deciding to live here.

The summer rental market is not far behind and at this peak time of year it’s difficult to find an apartment near the beach in Marbella that is available during the months of July and August. Houses and Marbella villas are also in demand, provided they come with a reasonable price and offer the facilities clients require in order to enjoy a carefree, relaxing holiday.

Initially about 3,000 companies will be listed in the new website www.marbellaexclusive.com that has just been launched by the Marbella Townhall. “It opens a window to the world”, according to the words of Mayoress Muñoz, and “it allows the user to have first hand knowledge of places of interest and touristic attractions  within the municipality”. The new Web is organized in 15 categories that include hotels, golf courses, health, culture, gastronomy, nature, beaches, and transport and communication among others. It is estimated that  the it will receive between 300,000 and 400,000 annual visits and that it will  increase the business potential and scope of companies in the municipality.

Numerous photos of great quality feature landscapes,  historical buildings and monuments, the old town (casco antiguo), fairs and festivities among which the exceptional photos of Marbella Easter celebration stand out.

About Daniel Libeskind

Daniel Libeskind is an international figure in architecture and urban design, renowned for introducing a critical discourse into the field of architecture and for his multidisciplinary approach to the practice. Libeskind’s prominence was firmly established in 2003 with his selection as the master planner commissioned to rebuild the World Trade Centre site in new York, the most significant, complex, politically and emotionally charged American architectural project in decades. The Jewish Museum Berlin, the Denver Art Museum, and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto are among Daniel Libeskind’s designs, which have appeared on the covers of Time Magazine, Architectural Record, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, among others. Libeskind’s ideas have influenced a new generation of architects and planners interested in urban development. Daniel Libeskind‘s commitment to expanding the scope of architecture and urbanism reflects his profound interest and involvement in philosophy, art, literature and music. Fundamental to Libeskind‘s philosophy is the notion that buildings and urban projects are crafted with perceptible human energy, and that they address the greater cultural context in which they are built.

About the Daniel Libeskind Villas Project

For the first time, Daniel Libeskind has devised a home which can be erected anywhere in the world. The villas are shipped to any part of the world and assembled on site with a team of professionals. Only 30 villas are available for worldwide distribution.

“This is really the first time I’ve taken on the issue of doing something which is a limited artistic edition of a new space, of a new way of living. It’s really designing a total work of art”, says Mr.Libeskind.

The Villa prototype, located in Dortmund, is truly a work of art. Built from premium materials, this German-made, sculptural living space meets the highest standards in design, craftsmanship and sustainability. Libeskind’s Villa awakens the senses: light floods through glass expanses, clean lines invite calm, elegant halls and staircases offer seamless transitions. Symbolically and physically, the Villa’s connection with nature is uninterrupted, offering ample natural light and open spaces.

The Villa was conceived and designed to meet today’s tight sustainability standards and demonstrates that exceptional architecture can promote the efficient use of natural resources. Sustainable materials are at the heart of Libeskind’s design.

While not apparent from the exterior, the Villa is largely constructed of wood, a renewable resource that is making a strong comeback as a key building material for the 21st Century due to its carbon-storing capabilities. The Villa is meant to provide homeowners with comfort and a high living standard in a sustainable, eco-friendly manner and therefore offers a multifunctional heating, ventilation and cooling system which recycles air to pre-heat the incoming air at a heat recovery rate of 90%. The system is exclusively powered by solar and geothermal energy. Moreover all building technologies are monitored and controlled via an electrical home control system which allows homeowners to program custom lighting scenes, operate sun shades, regulate room temperatures, ventilation and household devices, and monitor the security system.

The company in charge of distributing and installing the Villa is Proportion Gmbh of Berlin, founded in 2007 to make contemporary architecture of the world’s leading studies accessible to individuals. Order-to-completion time is around 6-8 months depending on the permitting process. The Villa is delivered in close cooperation with a select number of experienced construction partners, each one of them a leading player in its field. During a brief study and planning phase, Proportion and the home owners will jointly identify the conditions necessary for the delivery of the Villa to the planned destination, and they will help homeowners choose all materials, fittings and technologies as well as additional features such as a pool or a garage.

Please contact us for more information.

Amid all the sometimes confusing and even contradictory talk of recession, property sector woes, interest rates, exchange rates, recovery, falling prices and segments that are holding their own, it can be difficult to get a clear picture of the current state of affairs – let alone predict near and mid-term trends for the property market.

In this report we briefly look at the mechanics of property markets and the events that lead up to the recession in an effort to understand the current situation better and where we are in the next cycle. As is often the case during times like these, there are ample opportunities to be had as well, though now is above all a time for sensible and informed buyers.

Read the full report here (also available in PDF format).

Diana Morales

The talk highlighted the main areas of concern of the new Urban Plan, and what problems it would face once it was approved. The general opinion was that it is important to approve an urban plan soon, which will bring added security to the area.

The meeting was important in that very rarely do lawyers, architects and real estate agents get together to discuss the impacts of the New Urban Plan on owners and Marbella. This was a great opportunity to exchange opinions and listen to the experts who had a variety of views on this matter.

According to local architect Diego Tobal “There is an increasing number of clients asking for ‘modern’ homes and we have seen this tendency over the past 5 years. There is a marked generational change, where clients want homes which are completely different to the previous generations ”

Having been in real estate in Marbella for nearly 30 years we have seen this clear change in architectural fashion. What were only projects a few years ago are now coming to life and onto the market as we write these lines. In terms of what buyers want, we have noticed for about a year and half now an increasing number of clients looking “solely” for modern property in Marbella area. With an ever growing number of modern properties being built and coming onto the market we are able to offer clients a variety of modern villas and apartments in various areas.

During the 70’s Marbella became known for it’s exclusive A-list residents and jet-setting crowd who where drawn in by Marbella’s micro-climate, with an average temperature of 18 Cº, exclusive atmosphere, night life and the development of numerous sporting facilities (Marbella has become especially attractive to Golf players who have a wide variety of Golf Clubs – fifteen golf courses within a 15-minute drive and, this year, host to the ‘Golf World Championship’). Marbella’s infrastructure has been developing ever since: Malaga airport (which services Marbella) is at a 45 minute drive and now has direct flights with most European capitals and is currently undergoing an extension.

Marbella is ideally located at an hour and half’s drive from Granada and its ski resort Sierra Nevada, 2 hours away from Cadiz and its beautiful beaches, popular for wind sports and 4 hours to our neighbouring country Portugal. The new speed train, AVE, now connects Malaga city to Madrid in only 2 and a half hours. Just a short drive through the mountains behind Marbella, one finds the real Spain. Here, the traditional whitewashed villages speckle the spectacular — yet tranquil — Spanish countryside. Recreational opportunities abound here with camping, hunting, fishing, walking and biking topping the list. The area’s Moorish history is echoed in its exotic village names: Cartama, Pizarra, Alora (near Malaga), Mijas, Ojen, Monda, Coin, Istan, Benahavis and Casares (near Marbella), all beckon to the curious visitor with their alluring charms.

Back in Marbella, the famous Puerto Banus Marina offers exclusive shops and all sorts of dining variety. Here you can find breathtaking yachts, cars and designer shops, as well as a wide selection of bars and clubs. Built over 40 years ago, Puerto Banus has grown into its own unique destination.

Areas within the Marbella municipality, such as Calahonda or Nueva Andalucia, have become popular with foreign residents and over the years a number of international schools have established themselves offering education from kindergarten all the way up to and including secondary education. The need to cater for a non-Spanish speaking population has lead to the establishment of English video stores and bookshops, pubs and cafés frequented by foreigners creating small communities within certain residential areas. Moreover the town hall now organizes events such as the Celebration of German Re-Unification (which will be held on the 3rd of October this year with Folk music and German food in Marbella’s main square), or the Russian Week (from the 23 to 29th of September) which has been held every year since 2003.