The real estate market in Marbella and Benahavis continues to show resilience and unique dynamics, as reected in the latest transaction data for 2024 published recently by the Ministry of Housing. Based on the data presented in the charts, three key trends based on the market performance highlight the strengths and challenges of these two sought-after locations:
1. Q2: The Strongest Quarter for Sales. Both Marbella and Benahavis experienced their highest transaction vol-umes during Q2 in 2024. This period consistently outperformed other quarters across the years, reecting a seasonal peak in buyer activity. In Marbella, Q2 alone account-ed for a signicant portion of the nearly 5,000 units sold in 2024, while Benahavis saw similar patterns with Q2 leading its sales gures. This trend underscores the importance of timing for sellers aiming to capitalize on heightened market demand.
2. Marbella: Sustained Sales Growth Despite Market Fluctuations. Marbella´s real estate market maintained its robust trajectory, achieving nearly 5,000 units sold in 2024—well above its historical annual average of approximately 3,500 units. The market has demonstrated con-sistent growth since recovering from the global finantial crisis of 2008-2012, with strong performance across all quarters. Marbella remains a prime destination for both domestic and international buyers, driven by its reputation as a luxury hotspot and its ability to attract steady demand year after year. Looking ahead, 2025 is expected to sustain steady sales, aligning with long-term trends rather than short-term spikes.
3. Downward Trend in Benahavis. In contrast to Marbel-la’s resilience, Benahavis experienced a slight decline in sales over the past two years. After reaching record highs in 2022 with nearly 1,000 units sold, transaction volumes dipped in both 2023 and 2024, falling closer to its historical annual average of around 600 units. While Q2 remained the strongest quarter for Benahavis in 2024, the overall downward trend suggests a cooling off period after several years of rapid growth. This could indicate a shift in buyer preferences or maybe just buyers being more cautious about paying ambitious listing prices.
In summary, the real estate markets of Marbella and Benahavis showcased distinct trends in 2024. While Marbella continued its upward trajectory with strong sales concen-trated in Q2, Benahavis faced a slight decline after peaking in 2022. Both markets exhibit clear seasonal patterns, with Q2 emerging as the most active period for transactions. For buyers and investors, Marbella remains a stable and growing market, while Benahavis presents opportunities for those seeking value amidst its recent slowdown. Understanding these trends is key to making informed deci-sions in these prestigious real estate destinations.
