2013 - The Beginning
Solvilla was founded over a decade ago with a clear vision: to redefine luxury real estate development on the Costa del Sol. Around 2013, Norwegian investors Torgeir Wemmestad-Haaland and Willy Dahl acquired land to launch their first landmark project, Los Olivos: an exclusive gated community of 18 luxury villas. This development became the foundation and driving force behind what Solvilla is today. That same year, the company established its first office within the Marbella Club Hotel on the Golden Mile, marking the beginning of its operational presence, and laying the groundwork for its Project Management capabilities.
2015 - Strategic Leadership Joins
In 2015, current CEO Stacy Welch joined Solvilla as Sales Manager, bringing a clear commercial vision and a strong focus on growth, client experience, and long-term value creation. His arrival marked an important step in the company’s evolution, helping to professionalise its sales approach and strengthen the foundations for future expansion. As Solvilla continued to grow, Stacy’s leadership became increasingly influential in shaping the company’s direction, reinforcing its commitment to quality, performance, and a client-first mindset across every stage of the business.
2016 - Transition to Full-Service Real Estate
Building on the early success of Los Olivos, Solvilla expanded its scope in 2016, evolving into a full-service real estate company. With the launch of its brokerage arm, the business integrated sales, marketing, and advisory services, creating a comprehensive 360° offering.
2017 - Strength & Market Resilience
2017 marked the beginning of Solvilla's growth trajectory, with the company posting €56M in sales and establishing itself as a meaningful force in the market.
2018 - Project Management Expansion & Growth
While project management had been part of the business since inception, 2018 marked a key turning point as the department expanded significantly to support a growing portfolio and deliver fully integrated, end-to-end development services. This was not simply a structural change; it reflected a deliberate evolution in how Solvilla operated, moving from a highly capable sales organisation into a true full-service real estate and development company.
The broader team grew alongside this, with new talent brought in across disciplines to match the increasing complexity and ambition of the projects Solvilla was taking on. With each hire and each completed development, the company was taking on clearer shape, its identity and offering becoming more defined, its processes more refined, and its reputation more firmly established among Marbella's most discerning buyers and developers.
By the close of 2018, Solvilla was no longer simply responding to the market. It was actively helping to shape it.
2019 to 2020 - Growth Through Uncertainty
By 2019, Solvilla had established a strong commercial foundation, reaching €150M in sales and cementing its position as a leading force in the high-end real estate market.
Despite the global uncertainty that defined 2020, this momentum held firm, with performance sustained at €161M, reaffirming enduring demand for high-quality real estate in the region.
2021 - Breakthrough Year
The post-pandemic period marked a defining shift. In 2021, Solvilla reached €488M in sales volume, its first major breakthrough and a clear step-change in growth. That year, the company sold 123 villas, representing an average sales price of nearly €4M per property and confirming the strength of the strategy it had been building since becoming active in the market in 2013.
With Norwegian roots and a focused approach to luxury modern homes, Solvilla had steadily established itself as both a specialist developer and a trusted force in the marketing of high-end properties across the region. The 2021 results were not simply a moment of market momentum, but the outcome of a clear long-term vision, disciplined execution, and a growing reputation for quality, design, and performance in Marbella’s luxury real estate sector.
2022 - Expansion & €500M Milestone
Momentum continued into 2022, with Solvilla surpassing the €500M milestone and reaching a total annual sales volume of €505.3M. This included €277.44M in direct sales and €227.86M through collaborations, reflecting the strength of both the company’s in-house performance and its growing network of partners.
The year also delivered 93 properties sold, an average sales price of €5.4M, and a strong level of market activity supported by 36 open houses and more than 3,000 collaborators. Several high-value transactions further reinforced Solvilla’s position in the luxury real estate market, including multiple deals between €5M and €19M, as well as landmark sales above €20M and €25M.
Beyond sales, 2022 marked a broader phase of internal expansion, with the team doubling in size and key departments such as administration experiencing significant growth. This period laid the groundwork for the next stage of the company’s evolution, including new exclusive listings, gated community developments, a more interactive digital presence, and the launch of additional service areas such as asset management.
2023 - Off-Plan Expansion & Strategic Partnerships
In 2023, Solvilla achieved an extraordinary total sales volume of €468,063,000, with an average sales price of €5,400,000, reflecting continued strength in the luxury segment.
The company completed 86 transactions, including a significant number of high-value deals: 35 properties sold above €5,000,000, 13 above €10,000,000, and 5 above €15,000,000.
Solvilla hosted 43 open houses throughout the year, further strengthening its market presence and client engagement.
In October 2023, the company announced a strategic agency partnership with Finca Cortesín, taking responsibility for all real estate offerings within the resort. These offerings include six frontline golf villas designed by internationally renowned architects, as well as three villas offering both golf and sea views.
2024 - Landmark Launches & Showroom Opening
2024 marked a pivotal year for Solvilla’s off-plan development strategy, with the launch of two landmark projects: Avenue Marbella and Loma de Cortesín, located in Marbella and within the Finca Cortesín resort respectively. These developments further reinforce the company’s position within the high-end off-plan market.
To support this growing segment, Solvilla opened its dedicated Showroom, a purpose-built space designed to showcase its off-plan portfolio and enhance the client experience.
The company recorded a total sales volume of €463,641,500 across 86 transactions. On average, Solvilla closed 7 deals per month, with an average sales price of €5,391,180.
Of these transactions, 42 were direct sales and 44 were collaborative sales. The year also included 29 deals above €5,000,000 and 14 deals above €10,000,000.
In addition, Solvilla hosted 62 open houses throughout the year, continuing to drive engagement and visibility across its portfolio.
2025 - Record Performance & Market Consolidation
In 2025, Solvilla achieved a total sales volume of €527,676,170, completing 92 transactions at an average sales price of €5,735,611. These results reinforce the company's position within Marbella's high-end real estate market and reflect sustained, deep-rooted demand for prime and luxury properties on the Costa del Sol.
A landmark moment of the year was Solvilla's performance at Avenue Marbella, one of the most anticipated developments in the region, where the company sold almost half of all units, cementing its reputation as the go-to partner for best-in-class new development sales.
Solvilla hosted an exclusive Art Gallery Event, bringing together clients, collectors, and the wider community in a setting that spoke directly to the cultural sensibilities of its audience. The company also co-hosted the Elevate Retreat Marbella, a premium gathering that reinforced its standing among the most influential names in the market.
Throughout the year, Solvilla hosted 64 open houses, welcoming over 10,000 attendees. These events remain a cornerstone of the company's client engagement strategy, connecting buyers with some of Marbella's most desirable homes and deepening its presence across the market.
Today - Market Leader with Strong Pipeline
Today, Solvilla's offices are located on the Marbella Golden Mile, directly opposite the Marbella Club Hotel, with several offices within the same building supporting the full breadth of its operations.
As a fully integrated real estate and development company, Solvilla has delivered over 120 villas, achieves annual transaction volumes averaging around €500 million, and holds a future pipeline exceeding €2 billion. Behind these numbers is a growing team of dedicated specialists spanning sales, architecture, design, legal, and client services, whose collective expertise drives every project from land acquisition to final handover.
The marketing department underwent significant growth, expanding from 2 to 6 team members to support the company's increasing brand reach and a far broader programme of activity.
Reflecting its evolution as a market leader, Solvilla has launched a new website designed to match the calibre of its portfolio: a refined digital experience that showcases its developments, services, and vision to a global audience of discerning buyers and investors.
With several exciting new projects set to launch in the coming months, the momentum has never been stronger. Solvilla enters this next chapter with a clear trajectory, defined by design excellence, deepening client relationships, and an unwavering commitment to shaping the future of luxury living on the Costa del Sol.
