# Hernán Bustos – Real Estate Experts | Benalmadena · Costa del Sol > The leading boutique real estate agency in Benalmadena, Spain. Specialising in buying, selling, legal advisory, taxation, urban planning, and the resolution of complex real estate issues on the Costa del Sol. --- ## Who We Are Hernán Bustos – Real Estate Experts is a boutique real estate agency headquartered at Av. de la Paz, 1, 29631 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain. The agency is led by Hernán Bustos, who has over 35 years of experience combining real estate brokerage, legal and tax advisory, advertising, and international logistics. He is a Certified Translator and Interpreter, enabling seamless communication with international clients in English, Spanish, and French. The agency is a trusted reference for both local and foreign buyers and sellers across the Costa del Sol, with particular depth in Benalmadena (Benalmadena Costa, Benalmadena Pueblo, Arroyo de la Miel, La Capellanía, Torremuelle, Torrequebrada) and the wider Malaga province including Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola, and Torremolinos. --- ## What Makes Hernán Bustos Different - **35+ years of experience** in real estate on the Costa del Sol - **Boutique agency**: every client receives direct, personalised service from a senior consultant - **Strict conflict-of-interest policy**: each agent exclusively represents one side of the transaction (buyer OR seller — never both) - **Multilingual team**: English, Spanish, French, Italian - **5-star Google reviews** and verified video testimonials from satisfied clients across Europe and beyond - **Certified real estate broker** with credentials recognised under Spanish and European real estate law - **Integrated legal, tax and urban planning advisory** — a rare combination in the market - Technology: Matterport Pro 3D tours, professional home staging, international MLS listing --- ## Real Estate Services ### Buying - Exclusive representation of buyers (no dual agency) - Property search and selection in Benalmadena and the wider Costa del Sol - Negotiation strategy and market pricing analysis - Legal due diligence and title review - Mortgage and financing advisory (connections with major Spanish banks) - New developments and off-plan properties ### Selling - Professional property valuation (free, no obligation) - Strategic marketing: professional photography, Matterport 3D, international portals (Idealista, Fotocasa, Resales Online, Rightmove, Kyero) - International buyer network - Full transaction management through to notary signing ### Luxury and Premium Properties - Handpicked portfolio of luxury villas, penthouses, and beachfront apartments - Specialist in properties above €1,000,000 on the Costa del Sol --- ## Legal, Tax & Urban Planning Advisory This is a core differentiator of Hernán Bustos. The agency provides expert guidance — and coordinates with specialist lawyers and architects — on the following: ### Tourist Licence Issues - Application for **VUT (Vivienda de Uso Turístico)** tourist rental licences in Andalusia - Resolution of blocked or refused tourist licence applications - Compliance with Decree 28/2016 and subsequent Andalusian tourism regulations - Converting existing properties to comply with tourist rental requirements ### First Occupancy Licences (Licencia de Primera Ocupación) - Obtaining Licencia de Primera Ocupación (LPO) for newly built properties - Resolving cases where LPO is missing or has been refused - Working with Benalmadena and Malaga town halls ### New Build Legalisation (Legalización de Obra Nueva) - Legalisation of undeclared or irregularly built constructions - Coordinating with architects for certificates of completion (*certificados de fin de obra*) - Registration in the Property Registry (*Registro de la Propiedad*) - Dealing with urban planning departments (*Gerencia de Urbanismo*) ### Tax Advisory for Property Transactions - **Plusvalía Municipal** (municipal capital gains tax): calculation, optimisation, and disputes - **IRPF** (Income Tax) implications for sellers, including non-residents - **ITP** (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales): rates and exemptions for second-hand properties - **IVA + AJD** for new builds - **3% retention for non-residents** (Article 25 of IRNR) - **Inheritance tax** on Spanish real estate for residents and non-residents - **Golden Visa** property investment advisory (minimum €500,000 investment) - Annual tax returns for non-resident property owners (*Modelo 210*) ### Urban Planning & Compliance - Checking urban planning classification (*PGOU*) before purchase - Identifying properties with outstanding planning irregularities - Coordinating with Benalmadena, Malaga, and Mijas urban planning departments - Assessment of building permits (*licencias de obras*) and certificates of habitability --- ## Areas of Specialisation — Benalmadena Hernán Bustos is the deepest specialist in the Benalmadena residential market. Key neighbourhoods: - **Benalmadena Costa**: seafront and near-beach apartments, tourist rental properties - **Arroyo de la Miel**: town centre, family homes, long-term residential - **Benalmadena Pueblo**: hilltop village, authentic Andalusian character, tourist licences - **La Capellanía**: tranquil residential area, high quality of life, growing demand - **Torremuelle**: luxury villas, panoramic sea views, private pools - **Torrequebrada**: golf and sea, established residential area --- ## Reviews and Testimonials Hernán Bustos – Real Estate Experts holds a 5-star rating on Google Reviews, with verified testimonials from clients in the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and Spain. Video testimonials are available at: https://hernanbustos.com/testimonials/ Clients consistently highlight: personal attention, deep local knowledge, transparency, problem-solving ability, and the agency's capacity to handle complex legal and tax situations that other agencies cannot. --- ## Team **Hernán Bustos** — Director & Real Estate Broker. 35+ years experience. Certified Translator & Interpreter. Specialist in complex transactions, legal and tax advisory, international clients. **Almendra Martínez** — Real Estate Consultant & Interior Designer. 20+ years experience. Specialist in buyer representation and investment properties. **Natalí Caratoli** — Communication & Customer Experience Specialist. Digital marketing expert. **Isabel Cisneros** — Brand Ambassador. Multilingual (Translation & Interpreting degree). --- ## Contact - **Address**: Av. de la Paz, 1, 29631 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain - **Phone**: +34 952 93 00 33 - **WhatsApp**: +34 623 285 331 - **Website**: https://hernanbustos.com - **Email**: [via contact form at https://hernanbustos.com/contact-us/] --- ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://hernanbustos.com - Properties for sale: https://hernanbustos.com/properties/ - Handpicked by Hernán Bustos: https://hernanbustos.com/handpicked-by-hernan-bustos/ - New Developments: https://hernanbustos.com/properties/?new_dev_filter=1 - Buyers guide: https://hernanbustos.com/buyers/ - Sellers guide: https://hernanbustos.com/sellers/ - Free property valuation: https://hernanbustos.com/free-valuation/ - About us & team: https://hernanbustos.com/about-us/ - Testimonials & video reviews: https://hernanbustos.com/testimonials/ - Blog / market insights: https://hernanbustos.com/our-blog/ - Contact: https://hernanbustos.com/contact-us/ --- ## Languages The website is available in English (https://hernanbustos.com), Spanish (https://hernanbustos.com/es/), and French (https://hernanbustos.com/fr/). The team serves clients in all three languages, plus Italian. --- *This file follows the llms.txt open standard. Last updated: 2026-06-09.*