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 in Marbella — with objectivity, discretion and a long-term view.

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Our philosophy

Advice driven by analysis — not sales pressure.

MARNER ESTATES operates at the intersection of brokerage execution and strategic advisory. We are not tied to commissions or developer 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 exclusively on strategy, discretion and long-term value.

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 buy and sell side.

03

Transparency

Clear communication and data-backed reasoning at every stage.

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Discretion

Private, confidential handling — from valuation to closing.

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Cross-border practice

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

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Long-term view

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

4,399Notarised home purchases in Marbella in 2025 (Ministerio de Vivienda)
7%Transfer tax (ITP) in Andalusia, one rate since 2021 (Ley 5/2021)
10% + 1.2%VAT plus stamp duty (AJD) on a new build in Andalusia
12Guides, each with its source and the date it was checked

Sources: Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana, Transacciones inmobiliarias (Tabla 2, municipios) · Agencia Tributaria de Andalucía (ATRIAN) · Agencia Tributaria, Modelo 211 · 09/2026

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