Balance Nova, Hipódromo: affordable sea-view new build in Mijas
Apartments, ground-floor homes and penthouses with two or three bedrooms and sea views, from €320,000 with parking space and storage room. Completion planned for January 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Balance Nova
A new build that is cheaper per m² than a resale apartment in the same municipality: you rarely see that on the Costa del Sol. Balance Nova manages it. With a median of €3,438 per m², it is one of the five cheapest new developments we track in Mijas, and every home on our list has sea views. Completion is planned for January 2028.
The development has 142 apartments with two or three bedrooms. Five are in our data. The entry point is a first-floor two-bedroom apartment of 98 m² for €320,000, with an 11 m² terrace. A ground-floor version with a 27 m² terrace and a 28 m² patch of garden costs €345,000. With three bedrooms and 128 m² you pay €425,000 on the first floor or €440,000 on the ground floor. The two-bedroom penthouse of 117 m² with a 36 m² terrace costs €480,000. Every home has two bathrooms, a parking space and a storage room, and energy rating B.
For that price you get a decent package of communal facilities. The complex is gated and has a large pool with a chill-out zone, a gym, a spa with wellness area, a social club and a coworking lounge, surrounded by landscaped gardens. Another source mentions more than 13,000 m² of gardens, a sauna with Turkish bath and a concierge service. It is a new phase next to an earlier development of the same name.
Amenities
- Large pool with chill-out zone
- Spa and wellness area
- Gym
- Social club
- Coworking lounge
- Landscaped gardens
- Gated complex
- Parking space and storage room included
- Lift
- Sea views
Balance Nova in figures
Price is the main argument here. At €3,438 per m² you are 31% below the median for new builds in Mijas (€4,984, 55 developments) and even 8% below resale homes in Mijas (€3,717 per m², idealista, September 2026). The €320,000 apartment will cost you around €361,640 all in: €32,000 VAT, €3,840 stamp duty, €1,900 notary and €3,900 lawyer. The downside is outdoors: with outdoor space averaging 13% of the living area, Balance Nova scores lower than 93% of developments in the municipality. Completion in 15 months is close to the median of 14 months.
| Price | € 320.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 32.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 3.840 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 1.900 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 3.900 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €320,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €425,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 7% of new developments in Mijas. Largest outdoor space: 36 m².
Planned completion January 2028. For half of the new developments in Mijas, completion is within 14 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 55 new developments in Mijas and the average asking price of resale homes in Mijas according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
Balance Nova is in Hipódromo Costa del Sol, the hill area of Mijas Costa between Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas, at around 48 metres above sea level. Several new residences are appearing around it, making it a young neighbourhood with many international buyers. Around 800 metres away, the Costa del Sol Park is being created, with walking paths, a lake, an open-air theatre, a skate park, a climbing wall and cycle paths. Golf courses are nearby, including Calanova Golf around 8 km away.
For groceries you drive 9 minutes to the Carrefour. El Charcón beach is a 12-minute drive or 34-minute walk away. You can reach Fuengirola town centre in 12 minutes, St Anthony's College in 14 and Vithas Xanit International hospital in 21. Málaga Airport is 34 minutes away, Málaga city centre 37 and Marbella's old town 31.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Balance Nova along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa del Charcón - El Charcón) | 2.4 km, 34 min | 6.6 km, 12 min |
| Supermarket (Carrefour) | 2.9 km, 43 min | 4.1 km, 9 min |
| International school (St Anthony's College) | 7.5 km, 14 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Vithas Xanit International) | 16.6 km, 21 min | |
| Fuengirola town centre | 5.6 km, 12 min | |
| Benalmádena marina | 21.4 km, 27 min | |
| Málaga city centre | 37.9 km, 37 min | |
| Marbella old town | 24.7 km, 31 min | |
| Málaga airport | 31.3 km, 34 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 101.3 km, 88 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 7:00 on 21 June and sets at 21:40, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Balance Nova sits at around 48 metres above sea level.
All five homes on our list have confirmed sea views, including the ground-floor ones. Another source states that every home faces south or south-west; how open the view stays with the surrounding new builds is something we check for each home.
Homes and finishes
The kitchens are open plan and fully equipped with induction hob, extractor hood, fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Bathrooms get walk-in showers with resin shower screens, and the homes have air conditioning for heating and cooling and a reinforced entrance door. Another source mentions underfloor heating in the bathrooms, aerothermal energy and pre-installation for home automation. We request the specification and check which of those points are actually in your purchase contract.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Balance Nova through Privé.
Available homes in Balance Nova
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 98 m² | 11 m² | – | € 320.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 2 | 2 | 98 m² | 27 m² | – | € 345.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 128 m² | 16 m² | – | € 425.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 128 m² | 17 m² | – | € 440.000 |
| Penthouse | 2 | 2 | 117 m² | 36 m² | – | € 480.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Balance Nova
Strengths
- Price per m² 8% below resale homes in Mijas, exceptional for a new build.
- Sea views confirmed for all homes on our list, including the ground floor.
- Parking space and storage room included in the price.
- Fully equipped kitchen with washing machine, ready to let straight away.
- Spa, gym and coworking within the complex.
Points to consider
- Small terraces: sometimes just 11 m², among the smallest outdoor spaces in the municipality.
- Large development of 142 apartments, so no small-scale feel.
- The beach is a 34-minute walk away; a car is almost essential.
- Another source gives the third quarter of 2028 for handover, later than January 2028.
- Built area of 98 m² against 72 to 73 m² usable: compare the usable area.
Who is Balance Nova right for?
Balance Nova suits buyers on a limited budget who still want a new build with sea views, and investors counting on a low entry price per m². Winter residents who mainly live indoors or by the pool will also find plenty here. If you want to spend a lot of time outside on your own terrace or are looking for a small-scale building, you are better off looking elsewhere.
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Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Balance Nova
Are there affordable new builds for sale on the Costa del Sol?
Yes, but they are becoming rarer. Balance Nova starts at €320,000 for two bedrooms and two bathrooms with sea views, and is below resale prices per m² in Mijas.
When will Balance Nova be completed?
Our data states January 2028. Another source mentions the third quarter of 2028. We request the current schedule and check the bank guarantee for your stage payments.
Do the homes at Balance Nova have a parking space?
Yes, every home on our list has a parking space and a storage room, and both are included in the price. That is not the case with every development, so compare this carefully with other new builds.
How far is the beach from Balance Nova?
El Charcón beach is a 12-minute drive away. On foot, by our measurement, allow 34 minutes, so it is a bit far for a daily stroll to the beach.
Do I pay more if I buy Balance Nova through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Balance Nova, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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