Buying Property in Costa Blanca: Complete 2026 Guide for Foreign Buyers

Buying property in Spain — especially on the Costa Blanca — has never been more popular among buyers from the UK, Poland, Germany, Scandinavia and the Netherlands. With over 320 sunny days, golden beaches, safe urbanisations, and world-class golf courses, Costa Blanca is now one of Europe's fastest-growing luxury markets.

Below is a complete, no-nonsense guide prepared by Costa Realty, your trusted inmobiliaria specialising in luxury new builds and high-end resale homes in Alicante and Murcia.

1. What You Need Legally to Buy a Property in Spain

Buying as a foreigner is straightforward if you follow the steps:

NIE Number (Número de Identidad Extranjero)

Required for any purchase, bank account, utilities. Costa Realty can organise it for you.

Spanish Bank Account

Needed for payments, utilities, taxes.

Private Lawyer (Abogado)

We provide our own in-house legal team, fluent in English & Polish, ensuring safe purchase and due-diligence.

Reservation Contract & Deposit

Standard €3,000–€10,000 depending on the developer or resale property.

2. Total Costs When Buying Property in Spain

For Costa Blanca & Costa Calida the costs are:

• New build properties: approx. 12–14% total (VAT + AJD + legal fees)
• Resale properties: approx. 10–12% (ITP + lawyer + notary + registry)

Costa Realty provides a full cost calculation before you reserve anything.

3. Best Places to Buy on Costa Blanca (2025 Most Popular)

We cover all key areas with access to all major developers.

Torrevieja & La Mata

Perfect for rentals, beach lovers, and year-round residents.

Ciudad Quesada

Luxury villas, golf, international community — high demand for new builds.

Guardamar del Segura

Dunes, pine forests, best beaches on the coast.

Orihuela Costa (Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig)

Modern living, big shopping centre, high ROI.

Pilar de la Horadada & Torre de la Horadada

New build paradise with excellent beaches; great for families.

Costa Calida: San Pedro, San Javier, Los Alcázares

Amazing prices, new modern developments, Mar Menor lifestyle.

4. New Builds vs Resale: What's Better for Foreign Buyers?

New Builds:

• Modern design
• Energy efficient
• Community pools
• 10-year structural guarantee

Ideal for Scandinavians, British & Polish buyers.

Resale:

• Larger plots
• More character
• Lower taxes
• Move-in ready

Costa Realty has access to both markets, including off-market resale homes.

5. Why Buy With Costa Realty?

• Access to all top developers
• Own lawyers team
• Full mortgage advice & connections with major banks (Sabadell, Caixa, Bankinter, Santander)
• Experts in luxury villas & beachfront properties
• Multilingual team: English, Polish, Spanish

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