Why Top Ten
The difference is that we're actually here.
We're not a portal or a call centre in another country. Top Ten Marbella is a small, dedicated team with a real office on the Costa del Sol — guiding buyers from Sweden, the UK and across Europe through every step of buying in Spain.
What sets us apart
Three things you'll feel from the first conversation
We live this coastline
We walk these streets and know which developments are worth your time, which face the afternoon sun, and which areas fit which budgets. Knowledge you only get by living here.
Handled, end to end
NIE number, an independent lawyer, financing for international buyers, taxes and fees — we guide you through every step so nothing catches you off guard, including the 10–12% on top that surprises most buyers.
The same faces, start to finish
You deal with us directly — the people you meet are the people who see your purchase through. One of our owners has bought three homes in Spain himself, so we know exactly what you're worried about.
The buying journey
Every step, guided
Buying abroad has more moving parts than buying at home. Here's the path we walk with you — so there are no surprises.
Get to know you
A relaxed chat about your budget, the life you want, and the areas that fit — before you ever board a plane.
Curated viewings
We shortlist only homes worth your time and arrange efficient viewing days, with honest opinions on each.
NIE & legal
We connect you with an independent lawyer and help you get your NIE number — the keys to buying in Spain.
Financing
Guidance on mortgages and financing for non-residents, so you know exactly what you can do before you offer.
Offer & costs
A clear breakdown of the real costs — taxes, fees and the 10–12% on top — and we negotiate on your side.
Completion & beyond
Through to the notary and the keys — and we're still here afterwards, for whatever you need next.
We had to be vouched for
Top Ten is a member of LPA — Leading Property Agents of Spain, an association of established agencies across the country. You cannot simply pay to join. An agency has to be proposed and endorsed by three existing members — people who already do this work, putting their own name behind yours.
Beyond the endorsement, a member must show:
- At least three years of proven work in Spanish property
- A real, staffed office — not a phone number and a website
- Professional liability insurance, kept valid
- Demonstrable financial solvency, and a clean legal record
Then there is the code of conduct, which is the part we actually care about. It requires members to describe properties accurately and without exaggeration, to tell you plainly when something falls outside our expertise, to keep what you tell us confidential, and to send you to an independent lawyer or tax adviser rather than pretend we are one. It also obliges us to work with other agents when that is what serves you best — even when it would suit us to keep you to ourselves.
Let's start with a conversation
No pressure, no automated replies, no pushy sales calls. Just a real chat about whether the Costa del Sol is right for you.