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...

It’s a good idea to establish how you are going to finance your purchase of a property in the Javea region before embarking upon your search. As well as helping you to define a budget for your purchase, this will also allow you to act quickly should you find the perfect property at the beginning of your search. There are various different ways of financing your dream property abroad. A purchase...

Once you have found a suitable property to buy and your offer has been accepted, the buying process begins. Whilst your lawyer will cover most aspects of the purchase (and we strongly recommend you use a qualified, experienced Spanish lawyer) it’s really important to know exactly what you need to make sure has been covered before you hand over the final payment for your purchase. Here is a...

Buying a property in Javea can be a daunting process so it’s worth familiarising yourself with the legal process and costs associated before you take commit to buying. It’s highly advisable to find a reputable local property lawyer who can assist you in all aspects of the sale. Once a suitable property has been found and an offer accepted, the process of buying a Spanish property...

The resort of Javea (also known as Xabia) is a Costa Blanca town lying at the eastern most point of the Spanish coast, approximately 1 hour’s drive from both Valencia and Alicante airports. The resort is overlooked by the impressive mountain Montgo Massif. Standing at over 750 metres high, Montgo dominates the scenery of not only Javea but also the nearby resorts of Denia and Moraira. The...