Use this when you view, offer, and complete. Buyer costs (quick)Resale: ~+11% (ITP 10% + notary/registry/gestoría + legal). New build: ~+12% (IVA 10% + AJD ~1–1.5% + fees). Mortgage extras: valuation, possible opening fee, home insurance. Seller tax: plusvalía usually seller-paid — write it into the deed. See Costs of Ownership Timeline (clean)Week 0–2 search & second views;...
This is the playbook locals use for a vivienda habitual (home, not tourist let) under Spain’s LAU. 1) Where (and when) to look Timing: best stock appears Sept - Nov (post-summer exits) and Jan - Mar (fresh contracts). August is worst for viewings. Channels that actually move: local agents with long-term lists, owner Facebook groups (filter hard), WhatsApp community groups, and plain old “SE...
No waffle - just what to do, in what order, and what it costs in real life. 0) Documents you’ll need for everything ID: NIE (or DNI) + passport Address proof: escritura (deeds) or alquiler (rental contract) Bank: IBAN for direct debit Meter data: last bill for CUPS (electric) or contract reference (water) Contact: Spanish mobile number and email 1) Electricity (alta/cambio de...
No hype, just numbers you can plan around. These totals assume 12-month rentals (not tourist lets), lived year-round, and include a sensible buffer for “things you forgot.” All figures are in € per month. At-a-glance budgets (typical monthly totals) HouseholdModestComfortablePremiumSingle1,3001,9502,950Couple2,2002,9004,300Family (2+2)3,3504,8008,400 How to read this: Modest = sensible...
You can run a legal holiday let (VUT, “Vivienda de Uso Turístico” — a registered tourist-use dwelling) in Jávea/Xàbia in 2025. Just follow the rules. The region checks paperwork. The town has a pause on new flat licences. Platforms pull ads with no number. Do this: What’s new in 2025 Five-year registration. Your VUT entry expires. Renew at year five. Number everywhere. Show the...
Javea is renowned for its wonderful beaches. There are plenty to choose from as Javea is a fairly large area, spread out between the Cap de San Antonio in the north and the Cab de La Nao in the south. There are probably about 15 beaches in total but some of these are very small and some are only accessible by boat. We will cover the main 6 beaches here, starting at the Port which is nestled below the...
The coastal city of Denia has long been a location coveted by outsiders. In early history its port and strategic position were its main appeal but in modern history its long sandy beaches, climate and attractive architecture has been a draw to tourists from all over the world. There are many clues of prehistoric inhabitation in the area such as early Iberian ruins and the artefacts that were found in...
Javea has a rich and fascinating history. You can’t fail to notice evidence of it - whether it’s the architecture, the caves on Montgo or the cobbled streets in the Old Town - it’s not long before a curious mind wants to know more. Spain as we know it is a relatively recent set up. It used to be split up into several different kingdoms right up until the 15th Century. The earliest...
Rising 753 metres above sea level, the Montgo Mountain (or Montgo Massif) dominates the skyline of Javea. Affectionately referred to by locals as ‘El Elefante’ due to its striking resemblance to the head and trunk of an elephant, Montgo is the last mountain on the eastern most point of the Cordillera Prebética range which stretches across the entire southern Iberian Peninsula. Its limestone...
Before you consider buying a property in Spain, it’s worth looking at the annual costs associated with ownership. It’s doubtful these costs will be substantially different to those associated with your property in your country of residence, but, as well as the standard utility bills that you would expect, there are also various taxeswhich home owners need to pay annually. We’ll...
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