What is the average price of a house in Spain?

Prices vary significantly by region. On the Costa Blanca, you can find townhouses starting from €90,000. For a detached villa with a private pool, expect prices starting from €250,000. In Andalusia (Costa del Sol), prices are generally 30% higher.

What are the purchase costs for a house?

Budget approximately 12% to 13% on top of the purchase price. This includes Property Transfer Tax (ITP, 10% in the Valencia region), Notary fees, Land Registry fees, and Solicitor/Lawyer fees.

Is it risky to buy a 'Finca' in the countryside?

The main risk concerns construction legality (properties built on non-urban land). It is imperative to verify that the house has a Certificate of Antiquity or an AFO license (in Andalusia) to ensure it is fully regularised and legal.

What is the difference between a House and a Bungalow in Spain?

In Spain, a 'Bungalow' often refers to a semi-detached property on one or two floors with a terrace. A 'Villa' or 'Chalet' refers to a fully detached house (4 sides free) on its own private plot.

Can I find affordable renovation projects?

Yes, 'village houses' in the Alicante or Murcia hinterland are very affordable (starting from €40,000). This is an excellent option for DIY enthusiasts or those seeking an authentic holiday home.

How much does it cost to maintain a villa with a pool?

For a standard villa, expect around €100 to €120 per month for professional pool maintenance and about €50 to €100 for a gardener if you don't do it yourself. These services are common and affordable here.

What is the difference between 'Urbano' and 'Rústico' land?

This is crucial for a house: Urbano land is buildable and connected to mains (water, electric, sewage). Rústico (agricultural) land has strict restrictions; you often cannot extend the house or build a permanent pool without specific exemptions.

Can I rent out my Spanish house to tourists?

Yes, but you must obtain a Tourist License from the regional authority. Detached villas often obtain this license more easily than apartments in complexes, as there are fewer community restrictions.

How do I heat a house in Spain during winter?

Although winters are mild, heating is needed in the evenings. Modern homes use reversible air conditioning (hot air). For fincas or village houses, pellet burners or log fires are very popular and economical solutions.

Is it safe to leave a house empty in Spain?

Yes, if you take standard precautions. We recommend installing a monitored alarm system (approx. €40/month) which offers legal protection against intruders. Many villas are also located in residential areas with security patrols.

How much is the Council Tax (IBI) for a house?

IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) is generally lower than in the UK. For a 3-bedroom villa on the Costa Blanca, expect between €300 and €600 per year . The amount depends on the cadastral value and the local council (Suma).

Where can I find affordable coastal homes?

For accessible prices near the sea, target the south of the Costa Blanca (Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa) or the Costa Cálida (Murcia). You can still find townhouses less than 15 mins from the beach for under €130,000.

What surveys should I get before buying an older house?

Surveys are less common than in the UK, but essential. Demand the Energy Certificate and, for detached homes, verify the electrical compliance and ensure there are no planning infractions (such as undeclared pools or extensions).

Is fibre optic internet available in country houses?

The fibre network in Spain is excellent, covering many villages. For isolated fincas , if fibre hasn't arrived, high-speed satellite (Starlink) or radio (Wimax) solutions allow for remote working without issues.

Do banks provide mortgages to foreigners for houses?

Yes, Spanish banks lend to non-residents, typically up to 60% to 70% of the property value (excluding taxes). For renovation projects, financing the works is more complex and often requires a larger cash deposit.

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House Villa in Los Alcázares

3 rooms - 4 bathrooms

€750,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€315,000

✈️ Airport: 4 mi 🚗 6 min - Aeropuerto de Murcia - San Javier
Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: Los Alcázares
Ref.: VOG-03-12729

House Villa in Mazarrón - Saladillo

120 m² (1292 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€274,550

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€115,500

✈️ Airport: 7 mi 🚗 9 min - Aeródromo de Alhama de Murcia
Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: Mazarrón
Neighbourhood: Saladillo
Land area: 610 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12731

House Villa in Torre Pacheco

3 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€460,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€193,000

✈️ Airport: 5 mi 🚗 6 min - Aeropuerto de Murcia - San Javier
Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: Torre Pacheco
Ref.: VOG-03-12734

House Villa in Moraira

💎 Luxury Collection 🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏖️ Sea view 🏊 Pool 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Blanca North

Villa with sea views with pool 3982 sq ft for sale

370 m² (3983 sq ft) - 5 rooms - 5 bathrooms

€3,300,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€1,452,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Moraira
Land area: 1864 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12737

House Villa in Los Alcázares

212 m² (2282 sq ft) - 4 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€649,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€272,500

✈️ Airport: 4 mi 🚗 6 min - Aeropuerto de Murcia - San Javier
Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: Los Alcázares
Land area: 262 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12739

House Villa in Orihuela - Playa Flamenca II

104 m² (1119 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€430,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€180,500

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Orihuela
Neighbourhood: Playa Flamenca II
Land area: 225 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12743

House in San Roque

95 m² (1023 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 1 bathroom

€244,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€102,500

✈️ Airport: 5 mi 🚗 6 min - Gibraltar Airport
Region: Andalusia
Province: Cádiz
City: San Roque
Ref.: VOG-03-11213

House in San Pedro Alcántara - Guadalmina

100 m² (1076 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 4 bathrooms

€600,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€252,000

✈️ Airport: 29 mi 🚗 35 min - Gibraltar Airport
Region: Andalusia
Province: Málaga
City: San Pedro Alcántara
Neighbourhood: Guadalmina
Ref.: VOG-03-12749

House Villa in Cartagena

🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Cálida

92 m² (990 sq ft) - 2 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€455,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€200,000

✈️ Airport: 4 mi 🚗 5 min - Aeropuerto de Murcia - San Javier
Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: Cartagena
Land area: 440 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12757

House Villa in Benissa - Urbanització La Fustera-Els Carrions

💎 Luxury Collection 🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏖️ Sea view 🏊 Pool 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Blanca North

Villa with sea views with pool 3681 sq ft for sale

342 m² (3681 sq ft) - 4 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€2,850,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€1,254,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Benissa
Neighbourhood: Urbanització La Fustera-Els Carrions
Land area: 800 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12758

House Villa in Benissa - Tossal-Los Bancales

💎 Luxury Collection 🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏊 Pool 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Blanca North

214 m² (2303 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€1,250,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€550,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Benissa
Neighbourhood: Tossal-Los Bancales
Land area: 860 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12759

House Villa in Algorfa

🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏊 Pool ⛳ Golf 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Blanca South

Villa with pool near golf 1991 sq ft for sale

185 m² (1991 sq ft) - 4 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€793,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€349,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Algorfa
Land area: 442 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12760

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House in Algorfa

🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏊 Pool ⛳ Golf 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Blanca South

Semi-detached house with pool near golf 1162 sq ft for sale

108 m² (1163 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€475,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€209,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Algorfa
Land area: 294 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12761

House in Algorfa

🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏊 Pool ⛳ Golf 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Blanca South

Ground Floor Bungalow with pool near golf 796 sq ft for sale

74 m² (797 sq ft) - 2 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€299,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€131,500

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Algorfa
Land area: 12 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12762

House in Algorfa

🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏊 Pool ⛳ Golf 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Blanca South

Ground Floor Bungalow with pool near golf 1033 sq ft for sale

96 m² (1033 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€349,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€153,500

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Algorfa
Ref.: VOG-02-12763

House in Manilva

117 m² (1259 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€299,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€125,500

✈️ Airport: 16 mi 🚗 20 min - Gibraltar Airport
Region: Andalusia
Province: Málaga
City: Manilva
Ref.: VOG-03-7905

House

100 m² (1076 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€548,800

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€230,500

Ref.: VOG-03-12656

House Villa

167 m² (1798 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€299,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€125,500

Land area: 457 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12657

House in Mijas - Puebla Aida

70 m² (753 sq ft) - 2 rooms - 1 bathroom

€208,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€87,500

✈️ Airport: 13 mi 🚗 17 min - Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol
Region: Andalusia
Province: Málaga
City: Mijas
Neighbourhood: Puebla Aida
Ref.: VOG-03-10866

House

🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏊 Pool ⛳ Golf 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Blanca South

216 m² (2325 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€599,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€263,500

Land area: 460 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12662

House Villa in Torrevieja

💎 Luxury Collection

94 m² (1012 sq ft) - 5 rooms - 4 bathrooms

€1,900,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€798,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Torrevieja
Land area: 350 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-6147

House in el Pinós / Pinoso

130 m² (1399 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€192,500

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€81,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: el Pinós / Pinoso
Ref.: VOG-03-12767

House Villa in Orihuela - Playa Flamenca II

91 m² (980 sq ft) - 2 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€299,999

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€126,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Orihuela
Neighbourhood: Playa Flamenca II
Ref.: VOG-03-12782

House Villa in Xàbia / Jávea - Trencall

💎 Luxury Collection 🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏊 Pool 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Blanca North

210 m² (2260 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€1,450,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€638,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Xàbia / Jávea
Neighbourhood: Trencall
Land area: 1000 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12789

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House in Torrevieja

🏊 Pool

160 m² (1722 sq ft) - 4 rooms - 4 bathrooms

€369,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€155,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Torrevieja
Ref.: VOG-03-12807

House in Torrevieja

52 m² (560 sq ft) - 2 rooms - 1 bathroom

€154,900

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€65,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Torrevieja
Land area: 83 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12809

House Villa in Région de Murcie - Sucina

360 m² (3875 sq ft) - 4 rooms - 4 bathrooms

€995,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€418,000

Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: Région de Murcie
Neighbourhood: Sucina
Land area: 1387 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12812

House Villa in San Javier

🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏊 Pool 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Cálida

147 m² (1582 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€585,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€257,500

Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: San Javier
Land area: 300 m²
Ref.: VOG-02-12822

House in San Pedro del Pinatar - Molino Chirrete

🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Ready 🏊 Pool 🏗️ New build 📍 Costa Cálida

Ground Floor Bungalow with pool 914 sq ft for sale

85 m² (915 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€339,900

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€149,500

Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: San Pedro del Pinatar
Neighbourhood: Molino Chirrete
Ref.: VOG-02-12823

House in Castillo de la Duquesa

100 m² (1076 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€279,900

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€117,500

✈️ Airport: 15 mi 🚗 19 min - Gibraltar Airport
Region: Andalusia
Province: Málaga
City: Castillo de la Duquesa
Land area: 50 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-11827

House in Benissa

🏊 Pool

150 m² (1615 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 1 bathroom

€299,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€125,500

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Benissa
Ref.: VOG-03-12744

House in Castillo de la Duquesa

163 m² (1755 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€345,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€145,000

✈️ Airport: 15 mi 🚗 19 min - Gibraltar Airport
Region: Andalusia
Province: Málaga
City: Castillo de la Duquesa
Ref.: VOG-03-8301

House in Villena

14 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€135,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€56,500

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Villena
Land area: 24900 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12793

House Villa in Orihuela - Playa Flamenca II

💎 Luxury Collection

302 m² (3251 sq ft) - 4 rooms - 4 bathrooms

€1,950,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€819,000

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Orihuela
Neighbourhood: Playa Flamenca II
Land area: 489 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12792

House Villa in Torre Pacheco

152 m² (1636 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€230,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€96,500

Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: Torre Pacheco
Land area: 181 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12794

House Villa in Guardamar del Segura

280 m² (3014 sq ft) - 4 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€410,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€172,000

✈️ Airport: 16 mi 🚗 20 min - Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández
Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Guardamar del Segura
Ref.: VOG-03-12798

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House Villa in Torrevieja

311 m² (3348 sq ft) - 5 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€930,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€390,500

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Torrevieja
Land area: 800 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12833

House Villa in Yecla

437 m² (4704 sq ft) - 6 rooms - 2 bathrooms

€249,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€104,500

Region: Région de Murcia
Province: Murcia
City: Yecla
Land area: 5658 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12830

House Villa in Torrevieja

🏊 Pool

312 m² (3358 sq ft) - 7 rooms - 4 bathrooms

€930,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€390,500

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Torrevieja
Land area: 800 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-12831

House Villa in Rojales - Ciudad Quesada

355 m² (3821 sq ft) - 6 rooms - 5 bathrooms

€685,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€287,500

Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Rojales
Neighbourhood: Ciudad Quesada
Land area: 1000 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-7438

House in Marbella

💎 Luxury Collection

122 m² (1313 sq ft) - 3 rooms - 3 bathrooms

€1,200,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€504,000

✈️ Airport: 25 mi 🚗 30 min - Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol
Region: Andalusia
Province: Málaga
City: Marbella
Ref.: VOG-03-6930

House Villa in Rojales

215 m² (2314 sq ft) - 6 rooms - 5 bathrooms

€685,000

🐷 Estimated down payment : ~€287,500

✈️ Airport: 16 mi 🚗 20 min - Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández
Region: Valencian Community
Province: Alicante
City: Rojales
Land area: 1000 m²
Ref.: VOG-03-6338