Don J. Black

 

Early on, I chose to fully embrace the local Spanish culture—and now feel almost more Spanish than English. It’s a decision that has deeply enriched my life here. The Spanish are warm and welcoming, proud of their heritage and culture, and always ready to make you feel part of their community.

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what draws me to this way of life, but I love knowing the sun will shine most days, my regular coffee stop awaits, and neighbors will greet me with a cheerful “buenos días.” My work often takes me on scenic drives to fincas and country estates, and I can always count on a cold drink and warm conversation in the white hillside villages above Marbella’s coast.

Whether you’re looking for an upmarket luxury villa with all the latest Mod cons, an investment property with rental returns, an inland country estate, a bijou Townhouse or apartment, or just a Doer Upper, there really is something for everybody!

Don J. Black

International Property Advisor - Spain

I first came to Marbella in the early ’80s after my parents retired here. Having spent many childhood holidays on the Costa de la Luz, where my father bought a villa in the ’60s, I developed a deep connection to Spain—the country I now proudly call my adopted home.

Marbella and the entire coast was a very different place back then, far from the international hotspot it is today. I began working with a small family-run real estate agency, and we soon landed the sales and marketing contract for one of the first British-led developments on the coast.

I still remember a piece of wisdom from the CEO of that early development: “This coast will thrive because of that big yellow ball in the sky!” He was right. In over 40 years living here, the constant has been the 320 days of sunshine continually drawing investors, developers, second homeowners, and expats, with no sign of slowing down.

Over the past 50 years, we’ve weathered economic highs and lows, Covid, Brexit, and even the war in Ukraine yet Marbella continues to thrive. What never fails to amaze me is the mix of nationalities and languages you encounter, even in the local supermarket!

I’ve also worked across various sectors along the Coast, including telecoms, sport and leisure, and interior design. More recently, I’ve returned to real estate, focusing on inland properties and project management over the past two and a half years.

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