About MARNER ESTATES

Independent advisory, built around your interests.

We are not a mass-market brokerage. We are a focused advisory firm representing buyers and sellers on the Costa Blanca — with objectivity, discretion and a long-term view.

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Our philosophy

Analysis first, then the recommendation.

MARNER ESTATES operates at the intersection of brokerage execution and strategic advisory. We are not tied to developers or sales quotas; our role is objective guidance, market intelligence and risk-aware strategy — tailored to your goals.

Whether you are acquiring, structuring or selling, every recommendation is grounded in data, due diligence and long-term planning.

Marcel Fichtner, Founder of MARNER ESTATES
Founded by Marcel Fichtner
“Every recommendation is driven by analysis, not sales pressure — aligned solely with your goals, on either side of the table.”
Marcel FichtnerFounder, MARNER ESTATES

Marcel Fichtner founded MARNER ESTATES to represent investor and owner interests rather than developer sales targets, working with international clients across the Spanish market. The firm focuses on strategy, discretion and long-term value. Your contact for the Costa Blanca is Ion Postolache, Sales Director of MARNER ESTATES, who advises in Spanish and English.

Why MARNER ESTATES

A clear advisory mindset.

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Independent

Investor- and owner-focused guidance — never a developer sales channel.

02

No mass market

Selective mandates and quality over volume, on both the buy and the sell side.

03

Transparency

Clear communication and data-backed reasoning at every stage.

04

Discretion

Private, confidential handling — from valuation to closing.

05

Cross-border practice

Buyers and sellers who are not resident in Spain, and the questions that come with that.

06

Long-term view

Strategy aligned to appreciation, income and exit — not a quick transaction.

56,665Notarised home purchases in the province of Alicante in 2025 (Ministerio de Vivienda)
9%Transfer tax (ITP) on resales in the Valencian Community since 1 June 2026; above €1m, 11% on the whole value
10% + 1.4%VAT plus stamp duty (AJD) on a new build in the Valencian Community
47.8%Share of those purchases made by foreign nationals, resident in Spain or not

Sources: Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana, Transacciones inmobiliarias (Tabla 1.6, provincias) · Ley 13/1997 de la Generalitat Valenciana, art. 13–⁠14 (BOE) · Agencia Tributaria, Modelo 211 · 11/2026

Work with us

Let’s discuss your goals on the Costa Blanca.

Book a complimentary, no-obligation consultation — whether you’re buying, selling or simply exploring the market.