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Jessica Malmberg
Having lived in seven countries and spent over ten years on the Costa del Sol, Jessica specialises in guiding clients through the rental market with the perspective of someone who has navigated relocation herself. She combines this first-hand experience with deep local knowledge of the area’s neighbourhoods and rental landscape, helping clients find a home that genuinely fits their needs. With her honest, hands-on approach, Jessica ensures a rental search that is thorough, well-informed, and grounded in the realities of living on the Costa del Sol.
Ready To Start?
Find your home with expert help from Jessica Malmberg.
Location:
- Estepona
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- Marbella
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- Sotogrande
Languages Spoken:
- English
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- Italian
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- Spanish
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- Swedish
Why do we recommend Jessica?
Rental support built on years of local experience.
Over ten years working directly with the Costa del Sol rental market gives Jessica a practical understanding of pricing, availability, and how negotiations actually work in this region.
She matches properties to a client’s actual lifestyle needs rather than just what’s available, based on genuine local knowledge of different areas.
Having lived in seven countries herself, she understands what people actually need when renting a home in an unfamiliar country, not just a local agent’s view of the market.
She has experience across a wide range of budgets and property types, from short-term rentals to long-term family homes.
Her local relationships with landlords and property owners on the Costa del Sol give clients access to options that aren’t always publicly listed.
She gives honest, direct feedback on a property’s condition and fair market value, rather than steering clients toward whatever is easiest to close.
“I met Jessica for a local tour around Marbella, and what I expected to be a typical tour turned into something much more valuable. Over lunch by the beach, we shared our stories—my hopes for creating a life in Spain and Jessica’s own experiences of relocating several times before finding her place in Marbella. Her personal journey, local knowledge and genuine interest in my needs gave me a wonderful perspective on the possibilities ahead. Most importantly, I left knowing I now have someone in Spain I can trust for the right advice and support, or simply to meet for a coffee. That peace of mind is priceless. I would highly recommend Jessica to anyone considering a move to Costa del Sol.”
– Diane Farr
Your Home Search Options on the Western Costa del Sol
We recommend starting with the 1-hour planning consult. It is fully refundable against the rental search service
Costa del Sol 1 Hour Rental Consultation – €110
This 60-minute consultation is designed to give you a clear, realistic understanding of how renting works on the Costa del Sol, and to help you assess your readiness for the local rental market.
During the call, we will typically cover:
🔹 Your personal situation, timeline, budget, and constraints
🔹 How the local rental market functions in practice (not theory)
🔹 Types of rental properties and contract options, with pros and cons
🔹 Financial requirements, including deposits, guarantees, upfront payments, and common costs
🔹 What landlords and agents usually expect from tenants
🔹 Current market conditions and pricing realities
🔹 Common surprises and pitfalls, and how to avoid them
🔹 An overview of next steps and which services (if any) make sense for you
📍 Where helpful, the discussion may include high-level context on locations or price differences to support realistic expectations.
🧭 The consultation is also an opportunity for you to get to know your advisor Jessica, ask questions, and decide whether you’d like support with a tour or a full rental search, where lifestyle analysis and location matching are carried out in detail.
Outcome:
Clarity on where to focus, realistic expectations, and a confident plan.
The €110 fee is fully refundable if you go on to book the full rental search service.
Area Discovery Tour
(3 Hours)- €350
A custom-built, private, 3 hour tour designed to help you experience and compare the areas that best match your lifestyle, with a local expert Jessica leading the way.
What’s included:
📍 Pre-Tour Planning
The tour begins with a half-hour planning session to confirm your priorities, shortlist the most relevant areas, and design a personalised route that makes the best use of your time.
🏙️ Private Guided Area Exploration
You’ll be guided through carefully selected neighbourhoods chosen specifically for you. You’ll experience the character of each area, see key amenities and services, and receive honest, practical insight tailored to your situation.
🧭 Context & Decision Support
Throughout the tour, you’ll gain clarity on trade-offs between areas, local dynamics, and what day-to-day living is really like, helping you narrow your focus and decide on your next steps with confidence.
Outcome:
A clear sense of which areas feel right, which don’t, and a strong foundation for your next decision, whether that’s a full rental search or deeper exploration.
Costa del Sol End-to-End Rental Search Service – €1450
A fully supported, end-to-end service designed to take the stress and uncertainty out of finding and securing a long-term rental on the Costa del Sol, combining public listings with off-market opportunities.
What’s included:
📍 Lifestyle & Location Assessment
Jessica starts by understanding your lifestyle, priorities, budget, timing, and non-negotiables to identify the areas and housing options that realistically fit your situation.
🏙️ Targeted Area & Property Search
You’ll receive expert guidance on suitable neighbourhoods, along with a tailored selection of 6–8 carefully chosen properties that align with your criteria.
📆 Viewing Coordination & Support
Viewings are arranged on your behalf, with Jessica attending with you in person or viewing properties and guiding you via video if you’re not yet in Spain.
🤝 Negotiation & Contract Support
Once you’ve identified a property, you’ll receive support through negotiations and a review of the rental agreement to ensure terms are fair, clear, and compliant before you sign.
🛠️ Move-In & Set-Up Support
You’ll receive support with the practical steps needed to move in, including set-up of water, electricity and gas where required, along with recommendations for trusted local providers if needed.
Outcome:
A secured home on the Costa del Sol, with expert support from search through to settling in.
“Our family of four has been in the process of moving from Denver to Estepona and needed someone to help with all things “moving to Spain.” Jessica quickly became a trusted advocate, confidant, and support for our family. She helped us scout schools and even contacted them on our behalf, found temporary lodging, and arranged luggage storage while we took separate trips elsewhere in Europe. She hit the ground running, quickly connected us with property owners, scheduled viewings, and helped us navigate the tricky Spanish rental market seamlessly and found us our perfect Spanish home. We are so grateful to have had Jessica by our side throughout the process and couldn’t be happier with the support she provided. Now, it’s time to start our new life in Andalusia!”
– Drew Eakins
