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Real Estate & Investment Glossary

Clear explanations of the property, investment, mortgage, tax and legal terms used when buying, selling or investing in real estate in Marbella, the Costa del Sol and Spain.

Last updated: July 2026

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ROI — Return on Investment

A measure used to compare the gain or loss from a property investment with the total amount invested.

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Topics Covered

The glossary is being organised around the areas most relevant to property buyers and investors in Spain.

Property Ownership, valuation, development and transaction terminology.

Investment ROI, yield, cash flow, appreciation and performance measures.

Mortgage Financing, interest rates, LTV, Euribor and lending terms.

Tax & Legal Taxes, documents, due diligence and purchase procedures in Spain.

Spanish Terms Clear English explanations of common Spanish property terminology.

Marbella & Costa del Sol Locations

The glossary connects property and investment terminology with the market language used across Marbella, Benahavís and the wider Costa del Sol. These locations are shown for context; the single area link below leads to the complete SOBE Area Guide.

Marbella Marbella Golden Mile Nueva Andalucía Benahavís Puerto Banús La Zagaleta Sierra Blanca Puente Romano Cascada de Camoján La Quinta Real de La Quinta El Madroñal Los Flamingos Aloha Las Brisas Los Naranjos Los Monteros Marbella East Guadalmina Baja New Golden Mile Sotogrande / La Reserva

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Built for Property Buyers and Investors

Each term is explained in practical language and, where relevant, includes formulas, Marbella examples, comparisons, common mistakes and links to related concepts. The glossary is educational and does not replace individual legal, tax or financial advice.