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Buying property in Mijas: what to check
Quick answer
Mijas is a large municipality with a hill village, a coastal strip and many urbanisations in between. Distances inside it are long, so check which part you mean, the access, the community charges and the services. Andalusia taxes resale homes at seven per cent.
Applies toBuyers considering a townhouse, villa or apartment in the Mijas municipality.
On this page: 11 sections
§ 1The place
Mijas is a large municipality on the Costa del Sol, west of Fuengirola. It has a hill village above, a coastal area with beaches and urbanisations stretching between them. Distances inside the municipality are long, and the character of each area differs. This page belongs to the chapter on the property market in Costa del Sol.
§ 2The market
The registry reports that foreigners made up 37.01% of home purchases in the province of Málaga in the second quarter of 2026. We found no official average for Mijas, so we print none. Prices differ between the village, the coast and the urbanisations. Compare homes within the same area.
§ 3Taxes
A resale home pays transfer tax at 7% in Andalusia, and a new home pays VAT and stamp duty at 1.2% on the deed. The costs section explains. The council sets the local property tax and the municipal tax on land value increase.
§ 4Urbanisations
Many homes are townhouses and villas in urbanisations, with shared roads, pools and gardens managed by communities. Check who owns and maintains the roads and services, how the community is organised and what the charges are. In some older developments, services were provided by the developer and later passed to the council, so ask how it stands. The legal process section explains communities and debts.
§ 5Villas and land
A villa raises checks that an apartment does not: the licence of extensions and pools, the boundaries, the water and sewage and the access road. The location checks section explains wells and septic tanks. Ask the town hall for the planning status in writing.
§ 6Hills and fire
Hillside homes face fire risk and steep access. Ask about the zone, the clearing rules and fire engine access. The location checks section explains how to assess.
§ 7Tourist lets
Tourist lets need regional authorisation, regional registration and the community’s prior express approval. The regional notice bases capacity on fourteen square metres built per place, with a minimum of twenty-five. The section on renting and investing explains.
§ 8Services
Check the health centre, the schools, the shops and the bus from the exact home. The daily life chapter in the location checks section explains.
§ 9Who it may suit
It may suit buyers who want space, views and a choice between village and coast, and who accept driving. Fuengirola in detail covers Fuengirola to the east, and Estepona in detail covers Estepona further west.
§ 10What we could not verify
We found no official average for Mijas and did not read the municipal planning rules.
§ 11More on this topic
Marbella in detail explains what to check when buying in Marbella and Málaga in detail explains what to check when buying in Málaga city.
Benalmádena in detail explains what to check when buying in Benalmádena and property in Nerja explains what to check when buying in Nerja.
FAQRelated questions
Is Mijas one place?
No. The municipality covers a hill village, several coastal areas and many urbanisations, with long distances between them. Always check which area an advert means and how far it is from shops, the beach and the road.
Do I need a car?
In many parts, yes. Urbanisations on hillsides and away from the centre are designed around cars. Check the bus services and the walking distance to shops before you decide.
Are villas more risky than apartments?
They bring more freedom and more checks: licence of extensions, pools, wells, access roads and fire risk. Apartments bring community rules and charges. Each needs its own checks and its own budget.
Sources
- Junta de Andalucía: Parliament validates the decree-law lowering ITP to 7% and AJD to 1.2% (official source, opens in a new window), News itemLast checked 17 October 2026
- Junta de Andalucía: Nota informativa sobre viviendas de uso turístico (cambios del decreto de 2024) (official source, opens in a new window), Operating periods; capacity; equipment; registration numbersLast checked 18 October 2026
- Colegio de Registradores: Estadística Registral Inmobiliaria, 2T 2026 (official source, opens in a new window), Sales, foreign buyers, price per m², mortgagesLast checked 17 October 2026
- Junta de Andalucía: Modalidad Transmisiones Patrimoniales Onerosas (official source, opens in a new window), General rateLast checked 17 October 2026
General information only. This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Check your own situation with a qualified adviser.