Thinking of moving to Spain? Let us tell you how to do it and calculate all the options

This material has been prepared by specialists from BURÓ Real Estate Agency and FLOT — experts with over 10 years of experience in relocation, real estate, and business operations in Spain.
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You want to move to Spain but don't know where to start?

Residency, banks, taxes, schools, housing, income — dozens of questions that are intimidating. Most people put off the decision for years.

Together with our partners, we have been successfully turning this complex, thorny path into a clear system for several years.
Over more than 10 years, hundreds of our clients have found a new home in Spain, reliable passive income, and confidence in their near future.

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Why Costa del Sol: the best place for a new life?

Let's break it down by the facts.
  • Life here doesn't stop after September

    Costa del Sol outgrew its status as a "seasonal resort from May to September" long ago. Today, it's not just a place for summer holidays — it's one of the most stable and fast-growing premium real estate markets in Europe, where major global brands are actively entering — Four Seasons, Dolce & Gabbana, Lamborghini.

    The region's key difference is that life here buzzes year-round. It's an established international community of people with substantial private capital from around the world, where it's easy to make connections and feel at home regardless of the season.
  • 365 days of full living

    The entire coastal infrastructure operates non-stop, 365 days a year:
    World-class education and healthcare: prestigious British, American, and international schools for children, modern private hospitals and clinics.
    The capital of European golf: over 50 championship-level courses with a year-round season thanks to 320 sunny days.
    Sports and wellness without pauses: tennis academies, padel clubs, yacht marinas, and a developed wellness culture.
    Gastronomy and lifestyle: the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants and elite boutiques of global fashion houses.
    Unique geography for an active life: just an hour away — the Atlantic Ocean coast and Tarifa, the world mecca of windsurfing, kitesurfing, and wingfoiling. And 1.5 hours by car — Sierra Nevada, one of the best ski resorts in southern Europe, allowing you to snowboard or ski in the morning and spend the evening by the sea.
    You won't "close down for the winter" along with the resort or find yourself in an empty coastal town. Your family lives a full, event-filled life: children attend top schools, you go to sports, business meetings, and favorite restaurants. And in January, all of this is available at the same rhythm and scale as in July.
  • A school from which your children will emerge as citizens of the world

    Marbella has the highest concentration of international schools on Costa del Sol: more than 8 schools within a 20-minute drive. The three most established — Aloha College (founded in 1982, ~900 students, British IGCSE/A-Levels + IB Diploma program, €7,500–12,500 per year), Swans International School (Sierra Blanca, British program, ~700 students, €6,500–11,000 per year), and Laude San Pedro (a unique dual British-Spanish program — students can earn both A-Levels and Bachillerato). For younger children, English-language kindergartens and nurseries are available. The total cost of education at premium schools in Marbella ranges from €6,000 to €18,000+ per year.
    Your child enters an environment where they speak English, study an international curriculum, and earn a diploma recognized by universities in the UK, USA, and Europe. School is not just about knowledge but also networking: children grow up alongside heirs of influential families from around the world, building connections for the future.
    You don't sacrifice your children's education for the move. On the contrary — you give them more than you could in any other country: an international environment, languages, and connections that will become the foundation of their future careers.
  • When your family's health doesn't depend on waiting lists or language barriers

    World-class private clinics operate on the coast. Quirónsalud Marbella is Spain's largest medical provider, receiving 20,000 international patients annually and having agreements with more than 570 international insurance companies. The clinic has 65 single rooms, 5 operating theaters, 14 consultation rooms, CT, two MRI machines, six ultrasound units. HC International Hospital (near Puerto Banús) also accepts international insurance plans — BUPA, AXA PPP, Cigna Global, Allianz Care, Sanitas. Medical staff speak multiple languages, including English.
    You receive healthcare on par with the best clinics in Europe — in your language, with international insurance, without waiting in queues. This is not a "provincial hospital" but full-fledged private medicine.
    Your family is safe. If something happens, you won't have to fly to another country for help. Everything you need is here.
  • Google, Oracle, and Vodafone are already here. Which means — there will also be demand for your real estate

    Málaga has become the main IT hub of Southern Europe. Google opened its Cybersecurity Center and Excellence Center here. Vodafone manages its European R&D hub with more than 850 employees from here. Oracle — a technology center with more than 600 employees. Ericsson maintains a division of 320 specialists. Accenture committed to growing its staff to 2,000 employees by the end of 2026. In Malaga TechPark — 672 registered companies, 24,800 professionals (Q3 2024). Foreign direct investment in the city's technology sector reached €287 million in a single year. In 2026, employment growth in cybersecurity and enterprise software is expected to be 12–15%.
    This is not a "city that young people are leaving" but a growing technology center where the world's largest companies are arriving. The influx of highly paid specialists and top management guarantees demand for quality housing — both for purchase and for rent.
    Your asset in Marbella will be in demand — because a sustainable community of professionals who want to live and work on the coast is forming here. Real estate liquidity is ensured.
  • 320 sunny days and 163 cities with direct flights — the world is open

    Málaga Airport ranks fourth in Spain by number of connections: 163 cities with direct flights, 65 airlines, including direct flights to New York, Doha, Istanbul, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain. Airlines increased seat capacity by 8.6% to 22.4 million seats — a historic record. Additionally, Gibraltar Airport is available for direct flights to the UK. Climate: 320 sunny days per year, a microclimate protected by mountains from northern winds.
    Exceptional mobility. You can effectively manage a business anywhere in the world while living on Costa del Sol. The proximity of two airports makes the region an ideal base for people whose lives require constant travel.
    You don't get "stuck" on the coast. Want to — you've returned to Moscow for a week. Want to — you've flown to Dubai for negotiations. Want to — you've sent your child to London for the holidays. The world is open.
  • A home under 24/7 security — even when you're not there

    The vast majority of international complexes are gated communities with access control, video surveillance, concierge service, and 24/7 security.
    In such complexes, the problem of illegal occupation of housing is physically impossible. You can leave your home for six months, confident that upon return it will be in the same condition, protected by a professional security service.
    You invest in a social environment. Your surroundings are people of your circle of values and ambitions. This is not only the comfort of everyday communication but also the safety of your children, who will grow up among successful people, not in socially unstable neighborhoods.
  • Land will run out. But demand is growing. Your capital is reliably protected

    The Costa del Sol market enters 2026 with sustainable fundamental indicators. Prices in Málaga province have risen by more than 120% from the financial crisis lows and are already close to 2008 peaks. In the past year alone, resale housing prices rose by 19% — the highest figure in the last two decades. This growth is explained by a structural supply deficit, especially in Marbella, where free land in consolidated zones has practically run out. Foreign buyers account for 31.8% of transactions in Málaga province — one of the highest figures in Spain. Moreover, most buyers — from the UK, Northern Europe, the USA, and the Middle East — have low dependence on bank financing, which reduces the market's sensitivity to interest rate changes.
    The absence of a "credit bubble" guarantees that prices won't collapse due to mass loan defaults, as happens in regions with cheap real estate.
    Your asset is protected. Even in the event of global crises, prestigious locations have an "innate" immunity: they always remain in deficit and recover in value faster than any other markets.
"We've been through this path ourselves. We knew what it was like — to move to another country, deal with documents, find a school for the children, think about what to live on. That's why our approach is simple: we don't sell you real estate — we build your new life on Costa del Sol. The region you've just seen is not a promotional brochure. It's the place where we live and work every day. And we'll be by your side at every stage: from the first call to the moment when you're already recommending us to your friends."
TARAS PLOTSKIY
CEO

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  • Legal status in Spain — without bureaucratic hell
    We help you choose the appropriate type of residency: digital nomad visa (for remote employees and freelancers), residency for financially independent individuals (no lucrativa — for those living on passive income), entrepreneur visa, or work visa. We assist with document collection, apostilling, translations, consulate appointments, and submission. We advise on tax implications and renewal timelines.
  • We open accounts, obtain NIE, and sort out taxes
    We help obtain NIE — the foreigner identification number, without which no transaction is possible. We open accounts at Spanish banks, pass compliance and source-of-funds verification (KYC). We advise on taxes: what to pay when buying, owning, selling, and how to optimize your tax burden. We work with trusted tax advisors.
  • We find schools for children and arrange medical insurance
    We help choose an international school to suit your needs and budget: British, American, German, or Spanish curriculum. We organize visits and assist with enrollment. We select private medical insurance that covers the whole family and meets residency requirements. We advise on public healthcare and booking doctor's appointments.
  • We help you settle in: from utility contracts to everyday details
    We help transfer utility contracts (comunidad, water, electricity, internet), register for padron (empadronamiento), obtain a tax number, and navigate local administrative procedures. We tell you where to find a doctor, hairdresser, auto mechanic — everything that makes life comfortable from day one.
  • We find a home that suits your family — not just a "property"
    We conduct a strategic session: we analyze your goals, budget, requirements for the area, schools, infrastructure. We scan the entire market — the open database and off-market. Every property undergoes a pre-audit before viewing: legal cleanliness, encumbrances, technical condition, market price. We negotiate based on data. We accompany the deal until you receive the keys.
  • We turn your real estate into passive income
    If you're buying a property for rental, we take on tenant search, legal contract processing, payment control, and maintenance. You receive stable income without personal involvement. For properties you use yourself, we offer concierge service: home supervision during your absence, condition reports, key storage.
  • We create a business that generates income in euros without your involvement
    Through the partner project FLOT, we help create and launch a business in passenger transportation (Uber/Bolt). Investment: €200,000–230,000. Net income: €35,000–50,000 per year. 100% hands-off model: FLOT handles drivers, maintenance, insurance, licensing, and reporting. The assets belong to you, revenue goes to your account.
  • Always in touch and ready to solve any issue
    Our work doesn't end with receiving the keys or launching a business. We stay in touch: we help with tax reporting, residency renewal, children's school adaptation, and everyday matters. We've been working in Marbella for years and have an exceptional reputation among clients and partners.
"People often think relocation is about documents and paperwork. In reality, it's about trust. Families come to us who trust us with the most important thing — their future and their children's future. I can't let them down. That's why we don't work from a template: every family is a separate story, a separate route, separate decisions. I personally accompany the client from the first call to the moment when they themselves call me just to say: 'We're doing great.'"
STAS BELOV
HEAD OF SALES DEPARTMENT

F. A. Q.

Start by determining the basis for your move — everything depends on it: visa type, document package, timelines. If you work remotely — it's the digital nomad visa. If you live on passive income — no lucrativa residency. If you have an employer in Spain — a work visa. We conduct a strategic session where we analyze your situation and determine the optimal path. Then — document collection, consulate appointment, submission, and receiving the D visa.
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About our agency

BURÓ is a full-cycle boutique real estate agency on Costa del Sol. We move away from the classic role of realtors who simply show properties: we work as a strategic partner, consultant, and defender of the buyer's interests. Our team — 30+ specialists with over 10 years of experience, who speak 15+ languages and know the coastal market from the inside. We build our work on transparency, analytics, and long-term relationships — it's important to us that years later you recommend us to your loved ones. The office is located in San Pedro Alcántara, but we accompany clients along the entire coast — from Torremolinos to Sotogrande.
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All our experience — at your service

  • Over 10 years
    Average experience of our specialists in real estate sales on Costa del Sol
  • 95%
    Of all developers on the coast have direct contracts with our agency
  • We speak 15 languages
    We help find real estate in Spain for investors from around the world
Our team
  • TARAS PLOTSKIY
    CEO
  • STEFANIA KHOMENKO
    HEAD OF RENTALS DEPARTMENT
  • STAS BELOV
    HEAD OF SALES DEPARTMENT
  • IGOR GALKIN
    Head of Investment Department
  • VLADLENA KHOMENKO
    ADMIN
  • CIMARA PROEVE
    BACKOFFICE MANAGER
  • DANIEL STEPANENKO
    SALES AGENT
  • SAM LIUBAVIN
    SALES AGENT
  • NADIA YAKOVLEVA
    SALES AGENT
  • VERA ARDAMAKOVA
    SALES AGENT
  • SANA BERRIHI
    SALES AGENT
  • VICTORIA MALKINA
    RENTAL AGENT
  • MARIA
    RENTAL AGENT
  • OKSANA TROTSKA
    RENTAL AGENT
  • EUGENIA YASKOVETS
    RENTAL AGENT
  • Natalia Kobylyatnskaya
    listing manager
  • Gabriella Watz
    sales agent
  • Marta Klopot
    sales agent
  • Grigoriy Manucharyan
    sales agent
  • Dariana Fateeva
    sales agent
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About the FLOT

FLOT is a business management operator in the passenger transportation sector in Spain. The company has been operating since 2020, and since 2022 the current management team joined the project's development. During this time, FLOT has built a sustainable operational system: legal structure, VTC license, vehicles, drivers, connection to Uber and Bolt — everything is under the operator's management. The business works and scales. Investment in the project is €200,000–230,000, net yield — €35,000–50,000 per year after taxes and commission. 100% hands-off model: assets belong to the investor, revenue goes to their account, and FLOT provides daily management, reporting, and scaling. The investor joins an already operating business — without the need to build anything from scratch.
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