# Al Houda Properties > Estate agency in Marbella, Costa del Sol ## Posts - [Spain's Golden Visa has closed. What it means for buyers](https://alhoudaproperties.com/journal/golden-visa-closed/): Since 3 April 2025, buying a home in Spain no longer leads to an investor residence permit. Here is what changed and what still works. - [What it really costs to buy a home in Marbella](https://alhoudaproperties.com/journal/buying-costs-marbella/): The asking price is not the total. Plan the taxes and fees before you make an offer. - [Five areas of Marbella and the coast, compared](https://alhoudaproperties.com/journal/marbella-areas-compared/): Where you buy shapes how you live. A short guide to the areas where we have homes for sale today. ## Pages - [Contact](https://alhoudaproperties.com/contact/) - [Journal](https://alhoudaproperties.com/journal/) - [Buying guide](https://alhoudaproperties.com/buying-guide/) - [Residency in Spain](https://alhoudaproperties.com/golden-visa/) - [Services](https://alhoudaproperties.com/services/) - [About us](https://alhoudaproperties.com/about/) - [Properties](https://alhoudaproperties.com/properties/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)