Spain villa

Your Dream Home

Torrevieja, Spain

€185,000

Your Dream Home

Key facts

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Type
villa

Features

  • Pool
  • Sea view
  • Garden

About this property

Los Altos – Charming property with great potential, rooftop terrace and sea viewsWelcome to an exciting property in the popular area of Los Altos!Here you will find a home full of potential, perfect for those who want to add their own personal touch. The property offers a rooftop terrace with sea views, a garden, and access to attractive communal pool areas.LocationThe property is located in a sought-after and peaceful area of Los Altos, just south of Torrevieja. Here you can enjoy a quiet setting away from the noise of the city while still being close to everything you need for everyday life.In the surrounding area, you will find a wide selection of restaurants, shops, and services, as well as beautiful beaches within a short distance. Punta Prima beach is only approx. 2.3 km away, and Torrevieja town centre can be reached in around 5 km.For golf enthusiasts, several of the best golf courses on the Costa Blanca are just a short drive away, including Villamartin, Las Ramblas, Campoamor, Vistabella, and Las Colinas.Zenia Boulevard, the coast’s largest shopping centre with around 150 shops, is also nearby.The PropertyThe property is a corner townhouse (quad) distributed over two floors, offering a practical layout and several outdoor areas.Ground floor:Garden with external staircase leading to the upper floor2 storage roomsLiving room with fireplaceOpen-plan kitchen2 bedrooms1 bathroomFirst floor:Terrace with lovely views2 bedrooms1 bathroomCommunal AreasThe urbanisation offers:2 attractive communal pool areasPleasant and well-maintained gardensKey FeaturesQuad / corner propertyLiving area: approx. 85 m²4 bedrooms2 bathroomsRooftop terraceTiled gardenNorth-east facingAir conditioningPartly furnishedYear built: 1993Renovation potentialSea viewsFinancial InformationPrice: €185,000 + costsWhen purchasing a resale property in this region, you should expect approx. 10% transfer tax (ITP) of the purchase price (from June 1st: 9%).In addition, the following costs appl

Location

Approximate location based on the listing's town. Confirm the exact address with the agent.

How to buy this property

Typical process in Spain — 6–10 weeks from accepted offer to keys. Tell us where you're buying from:

What's different for you

  • You already have a DNI/NIE and a Spanish bank, so the process can run in under 6 weeks.
  • Some regions give reduced transfer-tax rates for main homes, under-35s or large families. Ask your gestor which ones apply.

What's different for you

  • You still need an NIE tax number, but you can live here freely. Register as a resident (certificado de registro) if you stay more than 3 months.
  • As a non-resident owner you pay annual non-resident income tax at 19% on a deemed income of 1.1–2% of the cadastral value. If you let the property, you can deduct expenses.
  • Banks lend to EU non-residents, usually at 60–70% loan-to-value.

What's different for you

  • You can buy freely today. The proposed 100% tax on non-EU buyers stalled in Congress in 2026 and is not law, but watch the news before you commit.
  • The golden visa ended in April 2025, so buying doesn’t give you residency. Without a visa you are limited to 90 days in any 180.
  • Annual non-resident income tax is 24% (not 19%), and if you let the property you can’t deduct expenses.
  • Getting an NIE through a consulate can take 2–6 weeks, so apply before you make an offer.
  • Non-resident mortgages are typically 50–70% loan-to-value, and banks will want proof of income in your home country.

Next steps

  1. 1

    Get your NIE and a Spanish bank account

    1 day – 6 weeks

    Every buyer needs an NIE (foreigner tax number). You can get it in person at a police station in days, or through a consulate or a lawyer with power of attorney.

    For you: You likely already have this — skip ahead.

  2. 2

    Reservation deposit

    1–3 days

    A deposit of €3,000–€10,000 takes the property off the market while your lawyer checks it. Make sure the agreement says it’s refundable if the checks fail.

  3. 3

    Independent legal checks

    1–3 weeks

    Your own lawyer (not the agent’s) checks the Land Registry extract (nota simple), outstanding debts (IBI tax, community fees, utilities), building licences and the planning status.

  4. 4

    Private contract (contrato de arras)

    2–4 weeks after the offer

    You sign and pay about 10%. If you pull out you lose it; if the seller pulls out they pay you double.

  5. 5

    Escritura at the notary and keys

    4–8 weeks after the arras

    You sign the deed before a notary and pay the balance (as a bank draft or traceable transfer), then get the keys. Your lawyer pays the transfer tax within 30 days and registers you as the owner.

    For you: You can sign by power of attorney at a Spanish consulate or a notary at home (with an apostille).

    For you: You can sign by power of attorney at a Spanish consulate or a notary at home (with an apostille).

Buying costs on €185,000

Transfer tax (ITP, resale homes)

6–10% depending on region

New builds pay 10% VAT plus 0.5–1.5% stamp duty instead. The tax is charged on the price or the cadastral reference value, whichever is higher.

 €11,100–€18,500

Notary, Land Registry and gestor

≈ €1,300–€2,700

Notary and registry fees are on fixed official scales, and the gestor handles the tax filings.

 €1,300–€2,700

Independent lawyer

~1% + VAT (min. ~€1,500)

Essential for foreign buyers: the notary is neutral and doesn’t act for you.

 €1,850–€2,220

Estate agent fee

Normally paid by the seller

Check the reservation contract to confirm.

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Estimated total on top of the price €14,250–€23,420

Pitfalls to watch

  • Illegal builds on rustic land (especially inland Andalucía and Murcia): no licence can mean no utilities, no mortgage, or in the worst case a demolition order. Check the AFO/DAFO certificate.
  • Debts stay with the property: unpaid IBI tax and community fees pass to you. Get up-to-date certificates before completion.
  • If the seller isn’t resident in Spain, you must keep back 3% of the price and pay it to the tax office (form 211). Otherwise you are liable for their tax.
  • Holiday lets: since 2025, new tourist licences in apartment blocks need 3/5 of the owners to approve, and lets must be on the national registry. Many towns have frozen new licences.
  • Don’t under-declare the price or pay part in cash: it’s illegal, and the tax is charged on the cadastral reference value anyway.
  • Use your own lawyer, not the one the agent recommends — conflicts of interest are common on the costas.

General guidance, last reviewed October 2026 — not legal or tax advice. Rules change and every purchase is different, so confirm with an independent local lawyer or notary before you sign anything.

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