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

Detached 3 bedroom villa in Los Montesinos, Spain for 299,000 €

With swimming pool

Detached 3 bedroom villa in Los Montesinos, Spain

299,000 €

£271,000

Total area 118 m²Land area: 201 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

118 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 201 m²

Los Montesinos, Valencia, Spain

299,000 €

New promotion of villas located in the area of La Herrada, an urbanization that belongs to the municipality of Los... Read more

Comfortable villa with a garden, a pool, a parking and terraces, Altea, Spain for 319,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable villa with a garden, a pool, a parking and terraces, Altea, Spain

319,000 €

£289,000

Total area 375 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

375 m², 4 bedrooms, villa

Altea, Valencia, Spain

319,000 €

A comfortable villa with an area of 375 m² (250 m² + 125 m² additional lower level) has a parking, a garden and a private... Read more

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 189,000 €

With garden

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

189,000 €

£171,000

Total area 105 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

105 m², 3 bedrooms, detached house

Alicante, Valencia, Spain

189,000 €

A cottage is located in a very quiet area on the golf course. On the roof of the house there is a spacious terrace... Read more

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

With swimming pool

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

189,000 €

£171,000

Total area 97 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

97 m², 3 bedrooms, detached house

Torrevieja, Valencia, Spain

189,000 €

A cottage with terrace offers a luxurious stay. Near the main entrance a parking is equipped. The house is located... Read more

Cozy cottage with a backyard, a sitting area, a terrace and a garage, Deesa de Campoamor, Spain for 294,000 €

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

294,000 €

£266,000

Total area 69 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

69 m², 3 bedrooms, detached house

Dehesa de Campoamor, Orihuela Costa, Valencia, Spain

294,000 €

A cottage offers a spacious terrace with a gorgeous view of the city. The back yard is equipped with a seating area.... Read more

Villa with a garden, a swimming pool and a garage, Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain for 360,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa with a garden, a swimming pool and a garage, Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain

360,000 €

£327,000

Total area 254 m²Land area: 777 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

254 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 777 m²

Torrevieja, Valencia, Spain

360,000 €

The villa is set on a plot of 777 m² near the Pink Lagoon Natural Park in the urbanization of Torreta Florida. The house... Read more

Corner cottage with a garden in a residence with a swimming pool, Torrevieja, Spain for 120,000 €

With swimming pool

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

120,000 €

£109,000

Total area 58 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

58 m², 2 bedrooms, detached house

Torrevieja, Valencia, Spain

120,000 €

We offer a single-storey west-facing cottage with a patio, a garden of 40 m² and a parking. The property is in good... Read more

Villa with a swimming pool and a parking near parks, Torrevieja, Spain for 545,000 €

With swimming pool

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

545,000 €

£494,000

Total area 200 m²Land area: 900 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

200 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 900 m²

Torrevieja, Valencia, Spain

545,000 €

We offer a villa with a picturesque view, a barbecue area, a swimming pool and a parking. The house includes four bedrooms... Read more

Comfortable villa with two terraces, sea views, a pool and a garden in a modern residence, near the beach, Villamartin, Spain for 349,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable villa with two terraces, sea views, a pool and a garden in a modern residence, near the beach, Villamartin, Spain

349,000 €

£317,000

Total area 250 m²6 bedrooms5 bathrooms

250 m², 6 bedrooms, villa

Villamartin, Alicante, Valencia, Spain

349,000 €

Comfortable, furnished villa with a quality finish, a terrace, a glazed terrace, a balcony of 22 m², panoramic sea... Read more

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 €

£425,000

Total area 125 m²Land area: 509 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

125 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 509 m²

San Miguel de Salinas, Valencia, Spain

469,000 €

A new villa has a private pool, an underground garage garden and a terrace. The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms... Read more

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 €

£317,000

Total area 131 m²Land area: 199 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

131 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 199 m²

Orihuela, Alicante, Valencia, Spain

350,000 €

Comfortable villa with a quality finish, a terrace, a swimming pool, a parking and a landscaped garden. The house consists... Read more

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 €

£499,000

Land area: 800 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

4 bedrooms, villa + plot 800 m²

Torrevieja, Valencia, Spain

550,000 €

A large villa offers a terrace with incredible views of the Rose Lagoon. The backyard is equipped with a large swimming... Read more

Three-bedroom villa with garden in Lo Romero Golf, Pilar de la Horadada, Spain for 231,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-bedroom villa with garden in Lo Romero Golf, Pilar de la Horadada, Spain

231,000 €

£209,000

Total area 91 m²Land area: 270 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

91 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 270 m²

Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Valencia, Spain

231,000 €

Development of exclusive independent villas located in the prestigious Lo Romero Golf Resort, in the municipality of Pilar... Read more

Modern one-storey villas with private pool in Torrevieja, Spain for 315,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern one-storey villas with private pool in Torrevieja, Spain

315,000 €

£286,000

Total area 182 m²Land area: 226 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

182 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 226 m²

Torrevieja, Valencia, Spain

315,000 €

Residential complex of 9 detached villas located in an exclusive gated community of Torrevieja, with large green areas... Read more

Renovated villa with swimming pool, in 950 from the sea, in Orihuela Costa, Alicante, Spain for 165,000 €

With swimming pool

Renovated villa with swimming pool, in 950 from the sea, in Orihuela Costa, Alicante, Spain

165,000 €

£150,000

Total area 87 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

87 m², 3 bedrooms, townhome

Alicante, Valencia, Spain

165,000 €

The villa is located in a residential complex close to a shopping mall. The villa offers a terrace with a fountain... Read more

Stylish villa with a terrace, a pool and sea views in a modern residence, near the beach, Los Dolses, Spain for 329,000 €

With swimming pool

Stylish villa with a terrace, a pool and sea views in a modern residence, near the beach, Los Dolses, Spain

329,000 €

£298,000

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

4 bedrooms, villa

Los Dolses, Alicante, Valencia, Spain

329,000 €

Comfortable villa with a quality finish, a terrace, sea views, a swimming pool, a garden and parking in a cosy residence... Read more

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a relaxation area and a terrace, Calpe, Spain for 399,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a relaxation area and a terrace, Calpe, Spain

399,000 €

£362,000

Total area 200 m²Land area: 950 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

200 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 950 m²

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

399,000 €

This beautiful villa with a terrace and gorgeous sea views offers an unforgettable vacation. The house is surrounded... Read more

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 €

£404,000

Total area 165 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

165 m², 4 bedrooms, villa

Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Valencia, Spain

445,000 €

We offer 2, 3, 4 bedroom apartments with terraces or private gardens and 3, 4 bedroom villas with plots of 250 m²... Read more

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a garage, Calpe, Spain for 595,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a garage, Calpe, Spain

595,000 €

£540,000

Total area 219 m²Land area: 824 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

219 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 824 m²

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

595,000 €

A spacious villa has been recently built. The territory of the house is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The backyard... Read more

Comfortable villa with a garden, a backyard, a swimming pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a parking, Calpe, Spain for 480,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable villa with a garden, a backyard, a swimming pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a parking, Calpe, Spain

480,000 €

£435,000

Total area 288 m²Land area: 808 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

288 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 808 m²

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

480,000 €

A villa is decorated in solid stone, located in an ideal area near the beach, schools and all services. The backyard... Read more

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a garage, Calpe, Spain for 995,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a barbecue area, a patio, a terrace and a garage, Calpe, Spain

995,000 €

£903,000

Total area 460 m²Land area: 3,840 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

460 m², 5 bedrooms, villa + plot 3,840 m²

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

995,000 €

A villa is located next to the beach of Puerto Blanco. The terrace overlooks the sea and mountains. In the backyard... Read more

Villa – Calpe, Valencia, Spain for 1,250,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa – Calpe, Valencia, Spain

1,250,000 €

£1,134,000

Total area 540 m²Land area: 1,500 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

540 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,500 m²

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

1,250,000 €

Ideal villa located in a very good area south east, ideal orientation as a summer rental investment.

Cozy villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a relaxation area, a terrace and a garage, Calpe, Spain for 400,000 €

With swimming pool

Cozy villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a relaxation area, a terrace and a garage, Calpe, Spain

400,000 €

£363,000

Total area 158 m²Land area: 600 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

158 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 600 m²

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

400,000 €

A villa is located near the best beaches and necessary amenities. The terrace of the house offers stunning views of the cliff... Read more

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a relaxation area, a terrace and a parking, Calpe, Spain for 800,000 €

With swimming pool

Spacious villa with a garden, a backyard, a pool, a relaxation area, a terrace and a parking, Calpe, Spain

800,000 €

£726,000

Total area 465 m²Land area: 2,066 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

465 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 2,066 m²

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

800,000 €

Built to a high standard, the villa is only five minutes drive from the city center. The backyard has a large pool... Read more

Comfortable villa with a backyard, a swimming pool, a summer kitchen, a patio, terraces and a garage, Calpe, Spain for 370,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable villa with a backyard, a swimming pool, a summer kitchen, a patio, terraces and a garage, Calpe, Spain

370,000 €

£336,000

Total area 180 m²Land area: 600 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

180 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 600 m²

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

370,000 €

A cozy villa with stunning sea views. The backyard is equipped with a lovely pool, a barbecue area and a patio. The house... Read more

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