Can foreigners buy houses 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 house 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 house in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your house in Alicante. 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.

Houses for sale in Alicante. Buy villas and cottages in Alicante, Spain

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Furnished villa with a pool, a garden, a garage, a terrace and sea views, Altea, Spain for 495,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with a pool, a garden, a garage, a terrace and sea views, Altea, Spain

495,000 €

£425,000

Total area 330 m²Land area: 916 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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 €

£2,144,000

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

1 week ago

Off-plan property

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

470,000 €

Estimated completion Q3 of 2018

Comfortable cottage with a terrace, a solarium and a garden, Alicante, Spain for 191,000 €

With garden

Comfortable cottage with a terrace, a solarium and a garden, Alicante, Spain

191,000 €

£164,000

Total area 105 m²3 bedrooms2 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 €

£2,385,000

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

1 week ago

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 €

£2,488,000

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

Cozy cottage with a terrace and a parking in a residential complex with a swimming pool, Torrevieja, Spain for 189,000 €

With swimming pool

Cozy cottage with a terrace and a parking in a residential complex with a swimming pool, Torrevieja, Spain

189,000 €

£162,000

Total area 97 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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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 €

£249,000

Total area 168 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Modern villa with a pool, a garden, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Altea, Spain for 1,160,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a pool, a garden, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Altea, Spain

1,160,000 €

£995,000

Total area 567 m²Land area: 800 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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 €

£450,000

Total area 200 m²Land area: 900 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Corner cottage with a garden in a residence with a swimming pool, Torrevieja, Spain for 121,000 €

With swimming pool

Corner cottage with a garden in a residence with a swimming pool, Torrevieja, Spain

121,000 €

£103,000

Total area 58 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

New villa with a pool and sea views in a prestigious area, Altea, Spain for 4,000,000 €

New villa with a pool and sea views in a prestigious area, Altea, Spain

4,000,000 €

£3,431,000

Total area 630 m²Land area: 1,645 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

1 week ago

Spacious villa with a pool, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Altea, Spain for 1,250,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with a pool, a garage, a terrace and a sea view, Altea, Spain

1,250,000 €

£1,072,000

Total area 379 m²Land area: 1,978 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

New villa with panoramic sea views, Altea, Spain for 4,500,000 €

New villa with panoramic sea views, Altea, Spain

4,500,000 €

£3,860,000

Total area 650 m²Land area: 1,640 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

1 week ago

New villa with a pool, a garden, a garage and a terrace, Las Colinas, Spain for 469,000 €

With swimming pool

New villa with a pool, a garden, a garage and a terrace, Las Colinas, Spain

469,000 €

£402,000

Total area 125 m²Land area: 509 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Bright villa with a terrace, a pool and a garden, near the beach, Orihuela, Spain for 350,000 €

With swimming pool

Bright villa with a terrace, a pool and a garden, near the beach, Orihuela, Spain

350,000 €

£300,000

Total area 131 m²Land area: 199 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Cozy villa with a backyard, a swimming pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a garage, Torrevieja, Spain for 550,000 €

With swimming pool

Cozy villa with a backyard, a swimming pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a garage, Torrevieja, Spain

550,000 €

£472,000

Land area: 800 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Spacious villa with a garden, a pool, a garage, terraces and sea views, Alicante, Spain for 3,800,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with a garden, a pool, a garage, terraces and sea views, Alicante, Spain

3,800,000 €

£3,260,000

Total area 1,013 m²Land area: 1,870 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Furnished villa with a garden, a pool, a garage and a terrace, Alicante, Spain for 3,195,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with a garden, a pool, a garage and a terrace, Alicante, Spain

3,195,000 €

£2,741,000

Total area 1,600 m²Land area: 1,500 m²8 bedrooms11 bathrooms

Furnished villa with a pool, a garden, a parking, a terrace and a sea view, Altea, Spain for 499,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with a pool, a garden, a parking, a terrace and a sea view, Altea, Spain

499,000 €

£428,000

Total area 340 m²Land area: 860 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Sea view villa with terrace and swimming pool, in 10 minutes from the beach, in Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Spain for 445,000 €

With swimming pool

Sea view villa with terrace and swimming pool, in 10 minutes from the beach, in Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Spain

445,000 €

£382,000

Total area 165 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Original villa with a swimming pool, a relaxation area, a terrace and a garage, Calpe, Spain for 650,000 €

With swimming pool

Original villa with a swimming pool, a relaxation area, a terrace and a garage, Calpe, Spain

650,000 €

£558,000

Total area 836 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Detached cottage with a plot and a terrace, Torrevieja, Spain for 132,000 €

Detached cottage with a plot and a terrace, Torrevieja, Spain

132,000 €

£113,000

Total area 97 m²Land area: 200 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Two-storey villa with garden only 20 meters from the sea in Calp, area Carrió for 245,000 €

With garden

Two-storey villa with garden only 20 meters from the sea in Calp, area Carrió

245,000 €

£210,000

Total area 113 m²Land area: 889 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Designer villa with pool and panoramic views of the sea in Calp, Alicante, Costa Blanca for 1,260,000 €

With swimming pool

Designer villa with pool and panoramic views of the sea in Calp, Alicante, Costa Blanca

1,260,000 €

£1,081,000

Total area 290 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Three-level villa with sea and mountain views in Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain for 3,600,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-level villa with sea and mountain views in Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

3,600,000 €

£3,088,000

Total area 600 m²Land area: 2,300 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

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