Can foreigners buy property in Altea?

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 Altea?

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. When buying a property, you can get a residence permit in Spain, which will allow you to legally reside in the country. At the moment, the most suitable program for obtaining a Spanish residence permit is a Non-Lucrative residence visa in Spain . The main requirement of the program is to provide sufficient financial guarantees, as well as the availability of housing in Spain. Until 2025, investors had the opportunity to apply for a golden visa to Spain when buying real estate starting from 500 thousand euros, and the program has been officially closed since April 2025.

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 Altea, Buy Real Estate from 210,000€

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Exclusive penthouse with a large terrace and sea views, Altea, Spain for 1,200,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Exclusive penthouse with a large terrace and sea views, Altea, Spain

1,200,000 €

£1,012,000

Total area 212 m²4 bedrooms4 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 €

£2,108,000

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

Sea view

Аpartments with views of the sea, mountains and golf course, Costa del Sol

From 380,000 €

Swimming pool Underground parking Golf course Private garden Terrace

Exclusive penthouse with a garden, barbecue and sea views, Altea, Spain for 595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Exclusive penthouse with a garden, barbecue and sea views, Altea, Spain

595,000 €

£502,000

Total area 254 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Beautiful villa with a pool and sea views, Altea, Spain for 780,000 €

With swimming pool

Beautiful villa with a pool and sea views, Altea, Spain

780,000 €

£658,000

Total area 210 m²Land area: 843 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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 €

£3,372,000

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

New villa under construction with a pool and sea views, Altea, Alicante, Spain for 1,380,000 €

With swimming pool

New villa under construction with a pool and sea views, Altea, Alicante, Spain

1,380,000 €

£1,163,000

Total area 560 m²Land area: 841 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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

New villa with panoramic sea views, Altea, Spain

4,500,000 €

£3,794,000

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

Furnished villa with a swimming pool and a spa in a guarded prestigious residence, Altea, Spain for 1,970,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with a swimming pool and a spa in a guarded prestigious residence, Altea, Spain

1,970,000 €

£1,661,000

Total area 450 m²Land area: 1,139 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Elite villa with a jacuzzi and a spa area, Altea, Spain for 4,500,000 €

Elite villa with a jacuzzi and a spa area, Altea, Spain

4,500,000 €

£3,794,000

Total area 739 m²Land area: 1,461 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Luxury four-storey villa with a swimming pool in a prestigious area, Altea, Spain for 1,380,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury four-storey villa with a swimming pool in a prestigious area, Altea, Spain

1,380,000 €

£1,163,000

Total area 560 m²Land area: 841 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Elite furnished villa with two pools, a spa and sea views, Altea, Spain for 7,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Elite furnished villa with two pools, a spa and sea views, Altea, Spain

7,500,000 €

£6,323,000

Total area 1,680 m²Land area: 4,000 m²7 bedrooms9 bathrooms

Furnished villa with an infinity pool and sea views, Altea, Spain for 4,800,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with an infinity pool and sea views, Altea, Spain

4,800,000 €

£4,046,000

Total area 860 m²Land area: 1,914 m²6 bedrooms

Luxury villa with two swimming pools in a residence with around-the-clock security, in a prestigious area, Altea, Spain for 2,850,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with two swimming pools in a residence with around-the-clock security, in a prestigious area, Altea, Spain

2,850,000 €

£2,403,000

Total area 640 m²Land area: 1,030 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

New villa with a swimming pool and a view of the sea in a prestigious residence with gardens, a spa and a restaurant, Altea, Spain for 1,950,000 €

With swimming pool

New villa with a swimming pool and a view of the sea in a prestigious residence with gardens, a spa and a restaurant, Altea, Spain

1,950,000 €

£1,644,000

Total area 449 m²Land area: 1,104 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Furnished villa with a pool, a parking, a terrace and sea and mountain views, Altea, Spain for 630,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished villa with a pool, a parking, a terrace and sea and mountain views, Altea, Spain

630,000 €

£531,000

Total area 260 m²Land area: 909 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Two villas with a sauna, a gym and a rooftop terrace, Altea, Spain for 5,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Two villas with a sauna, a gym and a rooftop terrace, Altea, Spain

5,900,000 €

£4,974,000

Total area 1,767 m²Land area: 3,803 m²

Exclusive villa with a pool, a jacuzzi and a sea view, Altea, Spain for 4,500,000 €

Exclusive villa with a pool, a jacuzzi and a sea view, Altea, Spain

4,500,000 €

£3,794,000

Total area 503 m²Land area: 1,664 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Exclusive villa with a swimming pool and panoramic sea views, Altea, Spain for 2,257,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive villa with a swimming pool and panoramic sea views, Altea, Spain

2,257,000 €

£1,903,000

Total area 467 m²Land area: 1,047 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Luxury three-storey villa with a swimming pool close to a golf course, Altea, Spain for 1,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury three-storey villa with a swimming pool close to a golf course, Altea, Spain

1,900,000 €

£1,602,000

Total area 501 m²Land area: 1,270 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

New luxury apartments with sea views in Altea, Alicante, Spain for 2,100,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New luxury apartments with sea views in Altea, Alicante, Spain

2,100,000 €

£1,770,000

Total area 585 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Luxurious six-bedroom apartment right on the beach in Altea, Alicante, Spain for 2,650,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Luxurious six-bedroom apartment right on the beach in Altea, Alicante, Spain

2,650,000 €

£2,234,000

Total area 670 m²6 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Three-storey villa with a swimming pool and panoramic sea views in a prestigious residence, Altea, Spain for 1,921,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-storey villa with a swimming pool and panoramic sea views in a prestigious residence, Altea, Spain

1,921,000 €

£1,619,000

Total area 535 m²Land area: 958 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Exclusive villa with a swimming pool and panoramic sea views, Altea, Spain for 2,112,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive villa with a swimming pool and panoramic sea views, Altea, Spain

2,112,000 €

£1,780,000

Total area 535 m²Land area: 1,252 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Villa with sea and mountain views, Altea, Spain for 1,849,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa with sea and mountain views, Altea, Spain

1,849,000 €

£1,559,000

Total area 331 m²Land area: 1,830 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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Villa with sea and mountain views, Altea, Spain for 1,595,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa with sea and mountain views, Altea, Spain

1,595,000 €

£1,345,000

Total area 547 m²Land area: 836 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

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First and foremost Tranio is a very motivated team of professionals who surely know their job! We are very pleased with their well-coordinated work, timeliness of responses to the questions posed, and willingness to act in case of unusual situations.
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It is with much enthusiasm that I personally recommend Tranio for a professional business collaboration in the ﬁeld of real estate, marketing, acquisition, and ﬁnance. The fundamentals of our business relationship with Tranio were set in 2016. Mundial AG has received the company’s great reputation throughout a number of international business pai’tners and stockholders. Tranio has helped our company to expand its horizons to the global market and has established benchmarks that would extend Mundial AG’s networks. The company has exceptional connections to potential investors and has a proﬁcient team that is capable of forming compound ﬁnancial models that attract ﬁnanciers. The cooperation with Tranio is based on professionalism, effectiveness, and Hypovﬂemsbank scrupulousness. Our experiences with Tranio are encouraging and progressive, which makes them one of our preeminent business paitners.
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