Bridging — Marbella
Short-term, asset-backed bridging on Marbella property — Golden Mile and Sierra Blanca villas, Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía apartments, and La Zagaleta estates — for time-critical purchases, renovation and cash-out.
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In short
Bridging in Marbella is short-term lending secured on the villa or apartment, typically up to 65% of open-market value at 0.7–0.9% per month. Purchases usually complete in three to six weeks, far faster than a Spanish term mortgage.
At a glance
Figures reviewed:
Indicative figures for guidance only, correct as at October 2026. Rates, costs and timelines vary by lender, borrower profile, asset and jurisdiction, and are not an offer of finance. How we derive these figures.
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At a glance
Use bridging in Marbella when the deadline is the binding constraint; use a term mortgage when time allows and income is straightforward to evidence.
| Feature | Bridging finance | Standard Spanish mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| Speed to funds | 2 – 6 weeks | 8 – 14 weeks |
| Pricing | 0.7% – 0.9% per month | Circa 4% – 6% per year |
| Term | 3 – 24 months | 5 – 25 years |
| Max LTV | Up to 65% of value | 60% – 70% for non-residents |
| Income testing | Light — asset and exit led | Full affordability and debt-ratio assessment |
| Corporate / SPV borrowers | Straightforward | Case-by-case |
| Property condition | Rustic, unfinished and non-standard accepted | Must be mortgageable and registered |
| Exit | Sale, refinance or mortgage take-out | Amortised over the term |
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Indicative from-rates for prepared cases. Spanish transaction costs and taxes sit outside the loan and are typically 10% – 14% of price.
Local data
Price data
Transfer tax in Spain is set by each autonomous community, not centrally — the same €1m purchase costs materially more in some regions than others. These are the figures that apply to a Marbella purchase.
Official price per m² and purchase taxes for Marbella, Q2 2026
Source for price per m²: Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible (MITMA), Valor tasado de la vivienda libre, Q2 2026 (published September 2026). Figures are the official average bank-valuation price of private housing (vivienda libre), in euros per m², for municipalities over 25,000 people or, where a town is not published, the province or region shown. Valuation prices usually sit below portal asking prices. Tax rates are the headline rates published by each autonomous community. Guidance only — not tax or legal advice; confirm the rate applying to your purchase with your Spanish lawyer. View the official MITMA data · Compare all 30 Spanish locations · Data disclaimer · How we compile these figures.
Popular Spain finance
Why clients choose us
Discreet facilities on prime villa purchases where speed and confidentiality matter more than headline rate.
Chain-break and off-market bridging on apartments and townhouses in the marina and golf valley.
Higher-value facilities on gated-estate homes, structured with private-bank and specialist fund lenders.
Purchase-plus-works bridging on dated villas ahead of a resale or term refinance.
Use existing US, UAE, UK or European property to accelerate completion in Marbella.
Release equity from an owned Marbella property for a further purchase, works or business use.
Borrower eligibility
Typical lending criteria
Indicative only. Actual terms depend on borrower profile, asset and lender criteria.
Recent transactions
Published transactions from our own case study library — select any to read the full brief.
Marbella · Dutch Buyer Mortgage
€1.2m purchase · €840,000 mortgage · 70% LTV
A Dutch entrepreneur secured a €840,000 mortgage at 70% LTV on a €1.2m Marbella home, keeping capital free for his business and investments instead of buying with cash.
Marbella · Residential
€3.24m · 60% LTV · interest-only
€3.24m interest-only facility for a UK technology entrepreneur acquiring a €5.4m front-line beach villa in Marbella — application to offer in 4 weeks.
Javea · Bridge Finance
€300k bridge · 12-month term · interest retained
€300k 12-month bridge for UAE-based British buyers to secure a Javea holiday home at below market value — exited via a Spanish mortgage refinance within term.
Frequently asked
Yes — the Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía, Puerto Banús, La Zagaleta, Elviria and San Pedro are all financeable on well-structured short-term facilities.
Typically 3–6 weeks from heads of terms, subject to legal due diligence and valuation. Off-market villa purchases and chain-breaks are the most common drivers.
Up to 65% of open-market value, with higher effective advances where additional Spanish or international collateral is available.
Yes. Purchase-plus-works facilities are common on dated Golden Mile and Nueva Andalucía villas, with the exit being a resale or a refinance onto a term mortgage.
Yes — US, UAE, UK, Nordic and European buyers are financed as standard, personally or through a Spanish SL or SPV.
Pricing is case-by-case on LTV, asset and exit strength — a monthly interest rate plus an arrangement fee of 2%–5% dependent on project scenario, with legal and valuation costs on top.
Local coverage
Golden Mile, Puerto Banús, Nueva Andalucía, Sierra Blanca and La Zagaleta. We also arrange bridging finance across the neighbouring areas below — one adviser, one conversation, whichever location you buy in.
Nearby covered areas
Not listed? We cover all of mainland Spain, the Balearics and the Canaries — tell us the town and we will confirm lender appetite.
Also in Marbella
Many buyers bridge to complete quickly, then refinance onto one of these mortgages.
Long-term Spanish mortgages for Marbella property — Golden Mile, Nueva Andalucía and Puerto Banús, with indicative rates and LTVs.
Senior development debt for Marbella villa clusters, replacement villas and boutique apartment schemes.
Currency exchange
When completion is weeks away, the euro balance, fees and taxes still have to arrive on time. We can introduce you to a currency specialist alongside your bridging enquiry so the funds land for the notary without a last-minute bank rate.
Clifton introduces clients to a specialist currency partner and does not hold, convert or transfer client funds.
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