Are your thinking of buying a property in Javea Old Town, Spain? Most people seeking to buy property in Spain naturally head for the Mediterranean coastline. In this article we will tell you everything you need to know about buying a property in Javea Old Town.
The Javea Old Town property market on the Costa Blanca North – especially the new-build sector has sprung back into action. The INE have also revealed that 40 per cent of foreign buyers in Spain were in the Alicante region (including the Costa Blanca).
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Javea
Javea is in the shadow of the dominant Montgo mountain in the northern part of the Costa Blanca and is one of the most popular resorts in the region. The city began attracting northern Europeans more than 30 years ago, and many of these visitors have bought their own apartments and chalets. Javea is an attractive destination with much to offer visitors, including some of Spain’s finest golden beaches.
Javea is divided into three parts: Javea Pueblo (Old Town); Javea Puerto (the busy harbor area); and Playa de Arenal (the largest beach area). Today, the old town and the port have grown quite a lot thanks to the property development that has taken place in the city, while Playa de Arenal is 3 km along the rocky beach of Javea Puerto.
Why do you want to buy a property in Javea Old Town?
It is important to ask yourself why you are buying a property in Javea Old Town. Do you want somewhere
for holidays or do you want somewhere as an investment to pass on to the family or do you seek a second or permanent home? Other questions you need to ask yourself:
It`s important to consider the practicalities of owning a home in Spain and how much time and money you are prepared to spend on your Javea Old Town property. Upkeep costs are a key consideration, especially if you are on a development with shared amenities, for which you will pay monthly service charges.
How to buy a property in Javea
Tips when buying property in Javea Old Town
Five good tips when buying property in Javea Old Town that will help you understand the process, and to be prepared.
#1 Independent legal advice
If you are seriously considering buying a property in Javea Old Town you need to start looking for a lawyer to
represent your interests throughout the transaction. Contact us and we can recommend you some good lawyers in Javea. If you have a lawyer in place – and the funds to buy, then an estate agent will consider you a serious buyer which may also help you when negotiating the final price.
#2 Costs of buying a property in Javea Old Town?
Buying costs it’s typically 11 to 14 per cent for the purchase or closing costs, depending on the region of Spain, and the type of property. If you have a Spanish mortgage you need to add an additional cost of 2 to 4 per cent.
This includes:
#3 Mortgages
We recommend you have your finance in place before you go and view properties in Javea Old Town, so you won’t lose out because the process is not a quick one. The mortgage market in Spain is quite traditional in the sense that having the right contacts is crucial if you want to get the best deals. The lenders all use what is known as a debt-to-income calculation as the basis for deciding whether applicants will qualify for a mortgage. We always recommend getting a non-binding offer from Morgage Direct, and you can read more about them here.
#4 Transferring your money abroad
Currency exchange is something that buyers often leave until the last minute when purchasing an overseas property, when in fact it should be considered much earlier. Buying abroad will almost always involve a transfer of money between currencies, meaning that if you skip your research and/or arrange a transfer through a high street bank, you could end you up paying over the odds in fees and poor exchange rates. Using a specialist currency company will ensure you get the support and expertise you need, as well as a competitive exchange rate. We always recommend getting a non-binding offer from Currencies Direct.
#5 Costs of being a property owner
The running costs of your Spanish property will depend upon the type of property that you buy and whether or not you become a fiscal resident of Spain. However, all properties are liable to council tax, IBI (Impuestos de Bienes Inmuebles). If you buy on some estates or urbanisations you will be liable for Community Charges (Cuota Comunidad de Propietarios), which are for the maintenance of the estate or the care and maintenance of the common parts of a block of flats.
If you are non-tax resident in Spain then you will have to pay an annual tax (Renta) on your property, as if you had made a profit from renting it out (even if you have not). This is a nominal tax but must be paid annually. Then you have the water and electricity, building and contents insurance and general maintenance.
Destinations to buy property Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca – Costa Blanca North – Alicante – Altea – Albir – Alcalali – Alfaz del Pi – Benissa – Benidorm – Benitachell – Benidoleig – Benilloba – Calpe – Costa Blanca – Cumbre del Sol – El Vergel – Denia – Finestrat – Gata de Gorgos – Javea – Javea Arenal – Javea Old Town – Javea Port – Jalon – La Nucia – Lliber – Moraira – Orba – Parcent – Polop – Pedreguer – Teulada – Villajoyosa
