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PROPERTY SEARCH AND INVEST · COSTA BLANCA
Finding the right home, or the right investment.
Buying a life on the Costa Blanca and buying an asset where the numbers hold up before the view does are two different jobs.
Foreign buyers
About 15% of Spanish purchases
Alicante
No.1 province for foreign buyers
Gross yield
About 7% average in Spain
Buying costs
10–14% on top of the price
TWO TRACKS
Buying to live and buying to invest are not the same search.
Buying to live
- Which street suits a young family or a retired couple
- How the town feels in February, not just August
- School runs, healthcare and the community you will want in year five
Buying to invest
- Realistic gross and net yield
- Seasonality of rental demand
- Tourist letting licence rules in each municipality
- Resale liquidity
WHAT WE PRESSURE-TEST
Before you commit.
- Realistic yield, not the brochure number. Net of community fees, IBI, insurance, management, maintenance and void periods.
- Tourist licence reality. Short-let rules are local and tightening across Spain.
- The true cost base. Transfer tax or VAT, stamp duty, notary, registry, legal fees and currency typically add 10 to 14%.
- Exit liquidity. How long comparable properties take to sell, and to whom.
- Residency kept separate. Buying property does not grant residency. The Golden Visa closed to new applicants in April 2025.
WHERE WE WORK
The Costa Blanca, north and south.
| Area | Towns | Character | For investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Costa Blanca | Dénia, Jávea, Moraira, Calpe, Altea | Limestone coast, green hills, strict building rules | Capital preservation; higher entry prices, thinner yields |
| South Costa Blanca | Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar | Flatter, salt lakes, golf, more accessible prices | Easiest rental maths; exact location matters more |
Figures are indicative and rounded, from the Colegio de Registradores, INE and Idealista. Treat them as orientation.
FOR A FULL PROPERTY MANDATE
A complete search, investment brief or portfolio question is a bigger piece of work. Get in touch and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit, with no commission from the other side of the table.
Personal guidance and property curation only. Not a licensed real estate agent, lawyer, notary or regulated financial adviser. Nothing here is investment advice. Always use independent legal and tax representation.
Start with an honest conversation about what you are looking for.
Start with a short call and leave with a clear next step for your situation.
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