A refined look at how Marbella’s Maiti Homes pairs curated inventory, developer access and post‑sale management to reduce risk and elevate ownership for international buyers.
Maiti Homes, a Marbella-based agency led by founder Marianne Steneholm, has built a reputation for discrete, personalised service across the Costa del Sol. The team’s multilingual composition and long regional tenure make the firm a frequent point of contact for Nordic, British and northern European buyers seeking second homes, rentals or luxury investments. For international clients, Maiti Homes combines local market intelligence with tailored after‑sales services — a model that favours long‑term relationships as much as transactions.

The agency’s approach is understated and deliberate: curate a narrow portfolio of properties that meet strict standards of location, build quality and investment logic. Marianne Steneholm’s professional background in economics and property valuation informs a practice that privileges provenance and craft over marketing spectacle. International buyers benefit not only from property selection but from the team’s network of local professionals — lawyers, architects and managers — which smooths the transition from offer to ownership.
Maiti Homes lists luxury villas, townhouses, new developments and carefully chosen resale homes, and it actively services rental and property‑management needs once a purchase closes. This range appeals to buyers seeking an immediate lifestyle property or a rental income strategy; the agency’s work with developers on new‑build projects allows clients early access to creative specifications and bespoke options. For international investors, that mix of resale and developer relationships reduces search friction and reveals opportunities not always visible on public portals.
The agency emphasises direct contact and language capability — English, Spanish and several northern European languages are represented — which matters when purchase terms or technical specifications require nuance. Maiti Homes frames itself as a boutique office where continuity of contact matters: the same agent who negotiates the sale often oversees introductions to management and renovation partners. That continuity is a practical reassurance for buyers who cannot be on site frequently.

Marbella’s market has shifted: demand from international purchasers remains strong and prices in prime enclaves have appreciated. For an overseas buyer this dynamic can create timing and access issues. Maiti Homes addresses those challenges by combining off‑market sourcing with selective public listings and by advising clients on when to prioritise location over short‑term yield. Their local tenure gives them a sense for micro‑shifts in neighbourhood desirability that raw portals do not capture.
Maiti Homes cultivates collaborative relationships with other agents and developers to compile a comprehensive selection for clients, which reduces the need for buyers to coordinate multiple viewings with disparate offices. This networked approach is particularly valuable when clients seek rare combinations — a renovated villa with rental licence, or a sea‑view townhouse near a reputable international school. For international buyers, brokers who steward these networks save time and reduce the risk of missing competitive opportunities.
Beyond sale completion, Maiti Homes offers management services that protect asset value and support rental income. Their model reflects a simple truth for overseas owners: acquisition is the start of stewardship. By remaining involved with maintenance, guest management and local compliance checks, the agency reduces the operational burden for owners who prefer to treat the property as a private retreat and an investment simultaneously.
Working with a boutique, locally rooted agency yields several practical advantages: faster access to quality stock, fewer wasted viewings and a single point of accountability for post‑purchase services. Maiti Homes exemplifies this by combining curated inventory with ongoing management and a visible commitment to community causes, which signals a sense of stewardship rather than transactional opportunism. For buyers from abroad, that orientation reduces exposure to common pitfalls associated with absentee ownership.
Maiti Homes is led by a certified real estate professional and emphasises transparent communication and professional ethics drawn from Scandinavian practice. Their public profile highlights long‑term regional experience, developer partnerships and aftercare services — all factors that international buyers should prioritise when judging an agency’s competence. A track record of continuity and client referrals is often a more reliable signal than marketing spend alone.
Examples reported by the firm and visible in their portfolio include assisting buyers to secure developer options on new villas, converting a Marbella resale into an income‑producing rental through management services, and guiding Nordic clients through sight‑unseen purchases with thorough photographic records and local inspections. These kinds of outcomes illustrate the value of a single agency that combines sales, developer access and property care.
Spain’s market context reinforces the utility of such agencies. The Costa del Sol continues to attract international buyers and the luxury segment shows robust demand, which makes timely local insight and networked access essential to secure the best properties. An agency that supplies curated access, reliable local partners and after‑sales management materially reduces risk for overseas purchasers and enhances long‑term ownership experience.
Former Copenhagen architect who relocated to Provence, offering relocation services, market analysis, and a curator’s eye for authentic regional design.
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