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Considered, practical writing drawn from the projects we work on along the Costa Blanca. Written for owners who would rather understand the process than guess at it.
Owning · 26 August 2026
Beyond the purchase price, a holiday home on the Costa Blanca typically costs 1 to 1.5% of its value to run each year. IBI, basura, community fees, pool care, utilities and non resident tax all add up.
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Buying · 26 August 2026
From first viewing to completion, buying a property on the Costa Blanca typically takes 8 to 16 weeks. Here is the practical sequence, and where independent support makes the difference.
Buying · 20 August 2026
Transfer tax on the Costa Blanca is 9% from June 2026, and the full cost of a purchase usually lands between 11 and 14% above the price. Here are the figures we ask owners to budget for.
Renovating · 12 August 2026
From first drawings to handover, a full villa modernisation here usually runs 9 to 15 months. A stage by stage look at the programme, licence routes and the fees that sit alongside the build.