Can foreigners buy property in Alicante?

Yes. There are no restrictions on buying property in Spain , whether it's commercial, residential or land. In fact, Spain encourages investment by foreigners, both resident and non-resident. You will require a financial number which can acquire by visiting a police station with your passport.

How do I buy a property in Alicante?

The process of buying a property in Spain usually runs as follows. First, the buyer makes an offer, usually through the seller's real estate agent. If this is accepted, then the buyer and seller sign a preliminary contract (contrato privado de compravento) and the buyer pays a deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price. Then the agent helps to organise property check and if there're no burdens or restrictions, a final sales contract is prepared.

Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy a property in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your Spanish property. This will enable you to set up direct debits and standing orders to pay for your utilities and bills .

Can I get a mortgage in Spain?

Yes. Although to get a mortgage in Spain you need NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjeros). If you're in Spain, you can start the NIE application process at any local police station. Outside of Spain, the best way to apply for an NIE is to contact your local Spanish consulate.

What is a Spanish residence permit?

A long-term residence permit allows you to stay in Spain indefinitely, working or otherwise, under the same conditions as Spanish citizens. You can apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residence in Spain.

How do I get a residence permit in Spain?

Dedending on type (for students, for investors, etc.) you can obtain Spanish residence permit at Foreigner’s Office in Spain or at Spanish Consulate in your country of residence.

How long does it take to get residency in Spain?

The terms are based on the type of the residence (for students, for investors, etc.). Some of them can be obtained in less than one month.

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy property?

Yes. If you buy property in Spain you can get a Spanish residency permit, which allows you to live in Europe. The only challenge is the paperwork, and you must invest at least 500,000€.

How can I get permanent residency in Spain?

You can get permanent residency in Spain after 5 years of legal residence.

How long does it take to become a citizen in Spain?

The standard criteria for citizenship in Spain is 10 years of legal residence. There are reduced terms (1, 2 or 5 years) for residency based on naturalization, origin, option, etc.

Property for sale in Alicante. Real estate in Alicante, Spain

Comfortable apartment with a parking in a residential complex with swimming pools, gardens and sports facilities, Benidorm, Spain for 781,000 €

Garden view

Comfortable apartment with a parking in a residential complex with swimming pools, gardens and sports facilities, Benidorm, Spain

781,000 €

£664,000

Total area 240 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Comfortable apartment with a terrace in a residential complex with swimming pools and a gym, Deese de Campoamor, Spain for 210,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Comfortable apartment with a terrace in a residential complex with swimming pools and a gym, Deese de Campoamor, Spain

210,000 €

£179,000

Total area 95 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

We organise online viewings on request

Off-plan property

New building in center of Barcelona with panoramic views, garden and pool

485,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

New apartments 200 meters from the beach, Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain for 145,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New apartments 200 meters from the beach, Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain

145,000 €

£123,000

Total area 73 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Magnificent apartment in prestigious yacht club, port Campomanes, Altea, Spain for 419,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Magnificent apartment in prestigious yacht club, port Campomanes, Altea, Spain

419,000 €

£356,000

Total area 150 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Today

Spacious villa with a swimming pool, a seating area, a garden, a terrace and a parking, Benidorm, Spain for 720,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with a swimming pool, a seating area, a garden, a terrace and a parking, Benidorm, Spain

720,000 €

£612,000

Total area 140 m²Land area: 700 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Comfortable apartment with a parking in a residential complex with swimming pools, gardens and sports facilities, Benidorm, Spain for 420,000 €

Garden view

Comfortable apartment with a parking in a residential complex with swimming pools, gardens and sports facilities, Benidorm, Spain

420,000 €

£357,000

Total area 140 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

New apartments on the first line from the sea, Denia, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Valencia, Spain for 174,000 €

Sea view

New apartments on the first line from the sea, Denia, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Valencia, Spain

174,000 €

£147,000

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New apartments facing the sea in Punta Prima, Orihuela Costa, Spain for 315,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New apartments facing the sea in Punta Prima, Orihuela Costa, Spain

315,000 €

£268,000

Total area 100 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Modern apartment with a terrace and a garage in a residential complex with a garden, a swimming pool and a gym, Benidorm, Spain for 304,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartment with a terrace and a garage in a residential complex with a garden, a swimming pool and a gym, Benidorm, Spain

304,000 €

£258,000

Total area 90 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Comfortable villa with a private pool, a garden, a garage and a terrace, Benidorm, Spain for 429,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable villa with a private pool, a garden, a garage and a terrace, Benidorm, Spain

429,000 €

£365,000

Total area 124 m²Land area: 527 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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New villa with a swimming pool and a garden in a modern residential complex, Benidorm, Spain for 459,000 €

New villa with a swimming pool and a garden in a modern residential complex, Benidorm, Spain

459,000 €

£390,000

Total area 112 m²Land area: 445 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2 months ago

Modern apartment with a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with swimming pools and sports facilities, Benidorm, Spain for 290,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartment with a terrace and a sea view in a residential complex with swimming pools and sports facilities, Benidorm, Spain

290,000 €

£247,000

Total area 109 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Furnished villa overlooking the yacht Port of Campomanes, Altea, Spain for 2,500,000 €

Furnished villa overlooking the yacht Port of Campomanes, Altea, Spain

2,500,000 €

£2,125,000

Total area 450 m²Land area: 1,000 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

2 months ago

Luxury New Build South Facing 1 Bed 1 Bath apartment with garage and Communal Pool located in area of Orihuela Costa for 95,000 €

Luxury New Build South Facing 1 Bed 1 Bath apartment with garage and Communal Pool located in area of Orihuela Costa

95,000 €

£81,000

Total area 48 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Modern apartment with a terrace and a garage in a residential complex with a garden, a swimming pool and a gym, Benidorm, Spain for 290,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartment with a terrace and a garage in a residential complex with a garden, a swimming pool and a gym, Benidorm, Spain

290,000 €

£247,000

Total area 106 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Comfortable apartment with a parking in a residential complex with swimming pools, gardens and sports facilities, Benidorm, Spain for 335,000 €

Garden view

Comfortable apartment with a parking in a residential complex with swimming pools, gardens and sports facilities, Benidorm, Spain

335,000 €

£285,000

Total area 110 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Luxury villa with a garden, a pool, a garage, terraces and sea views, Altea, Spain for 2,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with a garden, a pool, a garage, terraces and sea views, Altea, Spain

2,900,000 €

£2,465,000

Total area 700 m²Land area: 1,200 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Modern villa with a pool, a gym and sea views, Calpe, Spain for 2,780,000 €

Modern villa with a pool, a gym and sea views, Calpe, Spain

2,780,000 €

£2,363,000

Total area 670 m²Land area: 1,850 m²5 bedrooms7 bathrooms

2 months ago

Elegant apartment with a view to the Mediterranean sea, Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain for 207,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Elegant apartment with a view to the Mediterranean sea, Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain

207,000 €

£176,000

Total area 100 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Cozy cottage with a backyard, a sitting area, a terrace and a garage, Deesa de Campoamor, Spain for 291,000 €

Cozy cottage with a backyard, a sitting area, a terrace and a garage, Deesa de Campoamor, Spain

291,000 €

£247,000

Total area 168 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with a terrace and a sea view in a quiet area, near the beach, Torrevieja, Spain for 98,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with a terrace and a sea view in a quiet area, near the beach, Torrevieja, Spain

98,000 €

£83,000

Total area 175 m²Land area: 210 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Three-bedroom apartment with a terrace in the main street of Torrevieja, Spain for 115,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartment with a terrace in the main street of Torrevieja, Spain

115,000 €

£98,000

Total area 93 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Cozy townhouse with a terrace in a residential complex with a swimming pool, a garden and a parking, Altea, Spain for 245,000 €

Sea view

Cozy townhouse with a terrace in a residential complex with a swimming pool, a garden and a parking, Altea, Spain

245,000 €

£208,000

Total area 113 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Spacious apartment with a view of the sea at 100 meters from the beach, Torrevieja, Spain for 88,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Spacious apartment with a view of the sea at 100 meters from the beach, Torrevieja, Spain

88,000 €

£75,000

Total area 66 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Villa with a swimming pool and a parking near parks, Torrevieja, Spain for 525,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa with a swimming pool and a parking near parks, Torrevieja, Spain

525,000 €

£446,000

Total area 200 m²Land area: 900 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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