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EXAMPLE OF ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASE ON THE COSTA BLANCA          

Additional Costs

Using a buying price of 11,000,000 Pesetas

Both Rates are as a guide only and are subject to change.

GBP rate 265

Euro rate 166

IVA 7% Spanish Vat payable on the declared value of the property. 4627.79 Euros £2897.69 GBP
Legal Fees Making searches, preparation of the Title Deeds and translation before a Public Notary.  Including VAT. 901.52 Euros £564.45 GBP
Notary Fees Preparing the Escritura (Title Deed) registering the title and Stamp Duty. 601.01 Euros £376.31 GBP
I.A.J.D (Impuesto Sobre Actos Juridicos Documendos) - Spanish Government tax of 0.5% of the declared value of the property due on the registration and documentation of the Escritura (Title Deed). 330.55 Euros £206.97 GBP
Connection Charges Water, Electricity, Gas etc. 300.50 Euros £188.15 GBP
Plus Valia Capital gains tax levied by the Town Hall on the increased value of the plot since last sold. 60.10 Euros £37.63 GBP
Total   6821.48 Euros £4271.30 GBP

 

 EXAMPLE OF APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COSTS OF VILLA OWNERSHIP

Both rates are as a guide only and are subject to change.

GBP/PTAS 265

PTAS/Euros 166

Urbanization Fee Controlled by the owners association committee.  This pays for maintenance of the estate including public lighting, maintenance of common areas, security etc.  The fee corresponds to the size of your plot as a proportion of the whole development. 360.60 Euros 225.79 GBP
Property Tax 0.2% of the ratable value of your property in Spain. 132.22 Euros 82.79 GBP
Contribution Urbana Local rates payable to the local Town Hall. 120.20 Euros 75.26 GBP
Insurance House and Contents. 120.20 Euros 75.26 GBP
Gestor/Fiscal Representative Most owners appoint a fiscal representative to make their annual tax return (in May) and normally this person will also handle other payments such as local rates. 120.20 Euros 75.26 GBP
Electricity and Water Standing charges Consumption of electricity and water is metered with charges similar to those in the UK and Ireland.  Normally these are paid automatically by your bank.  There is an annual standing charge. 60.10 Euros 37.63 GBP
Villa Management Service (optional). 300.50 Euros 188.16 GBP
TOTAL 1214.04 Euros 760.17 GBP

 

 

RENTAL - RETURN

For This Year

All Prices are per property per week

COSTA BLANCA

LOW SEASON     

OCT-FEB

MID SEASON

MARCH-MAY

HIGH SEASON    

JUNE-SEPT

£150 p.w 2 bed apartment/bungalow

£225 p.w

£300 p.w
£175 p.w 3 bed apartment/bungalow

£250 p.w

£350 p.w
£200 p.w 4 bed villa with pool

£300 p.w

£450 p.w

These rental figures were supplied by the Spanish Freehold Property Advisory Bureau. 

 These prices are also as a guide only and subject to change.