Rightmove: Two-bed apartment, Villamartin, Costa Blanca

Property and setting

This is a ground floor two bedroom, one bathroom apartment in the gated community of Lomas del Golf in Villamartin, part of the wider Orihuela Costa area of Alicante province. The ground floor position with a front terrace and garden plus a smaller rear terrace is a genuine practical plus for a holiday or retirement buyer, giving direct outdoor space rather than just a balcony. The listing states the apartment overlooks the communal swimming pool, which is generally a desirable outlook in this type of development, and the complex is gated with air conditioning and proximity to golf, bars, restaurants, supermarkets and the town centre, all pointing to an established resort-style community rather than a new-build area.

What the description reveals

The phrase 'nicely presented' is standard estate agent language and does not tell you much about actual condition or age of fittings, so it should not be taken as more than a neutral description. Calling it 'an excellent opportunity for those looking for a holiday home, permanent residence or investment property' is generic marketing framing that applies to almost any resale apartment in this area, it does not add real information. The rear terrace being described as 'perfect for additional storage' rather than as usable outdoor space suggests it is small and possibly overshadowed, worth seeing in photos or in person rather than assuming.

Price signal

No previous price or reduction is disclosed, and there is nothing indicating how long the property has been listed, so there is no signal here about whether the seller is motivated or whether there is room to negotiate. The price per square foot figure given by the listing is €247.67 per sq ft, which you can note as the listing's own size-adjusted figure, but there is no reliable way to judge from this alone whether it is competitive.

Buying process and legal considerations for Spain

Buying property in Spain as a foreign national requires obtaining an NIE (foreigner identification number) before completion, and you should budget for this administrative step early since it can take time to arrange. You will need an independent local lawyer, separate from the agent, to carry out due diligence on the property: checking the title is registered cleanly at the Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad), confirming there are no outstanding debts or charges attached to the property, and verifying that any community of owners fees are paid up to date and that the complex's paperwork (such as the certificate of habitability, where relevant) is in order. Community fees for a gated complex with a communal pool are a recurring cost that should be confirmed directly, as the listing does not state them.

Acquisition costs

Beyond the asking price, a resale purchase in Spain typically involves a transfer tax, notary fees, land registry fees, and legal fees, and the applicable tax treatment can vary by region and circumstance. Your lawyer should give you the full, current breakdown before you commit, since these can add a meaningful amount on top of the purchase price.