We have a wide range of exclusive frontline penthouses, or seaview property in Albir, Alfaz del Pi, Benidorm, Altea, Altea Hills and the Urbanisations of Sierra de Altea, Montemolar, Santa Clara, Galera de Las Palmeras, Urlisa, Galera del Mar, Bello Horizonte, Mascarat, Altea La Vella, Galera Baja, La Olla, El Paradiso, Alhama Springs, Campomanes, Las Mimosas, El Barranquet, Altea La Vieja, El Planet, Alhama Candela, Sierra de Altea Golf, Don Cayo, Foya Blanca, Monterico and El Tossal. Our property portfolio is based upon high quality bargain property. We are multilingual Estate Agents who speak English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Norwegian.

Located in the hillside of Albir, five minutes drive to the town. An independant villa of 195m2 on a plot of 300m2. The property has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. A light open plan living/dining room with fireplace. Entrance to the terrace. An independant fitted kitchen. Central heating and air conditioning. A private garage and space infront of the property. Views of the sea and mountains.

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Price : € 280.000

City : Altea

House : 151 m²

Bedrooms : 3

Bathrooms : 2

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Price : € 540.000

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House : 392 m²

Bedrooms : 4

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Price :€ 400.000

City : Albir

House : 288 m²

Bedrooms : 4

Bathrooms : 3

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The Buying Process

	When you have found the property you want to purchase and you have agreed on the price you sign a reservation contract. A reservation sum of approx. 5000 euros is normal and serves for reserving the property for approx. 1 week.
	Before signing the reservation contract Senic Houses obtains a 'nota simple' (an official document from the Registry Office) to ensure the property has no debt and the seller is the official owner of the property.
	In the sales contract you agree on the date of the purchase and the payment terms (10% is required as a deposit of the sale price). An NIE number and Spanish bank account is required. Both of these we can organise for you and are obtained within 2 days with the correct paperwork
	The actual purchase takes place in the Notary's office where you the buyer and the seller are present with the Notary and Senic Houses. We will guide you through the process. Having signed the new deeds (escritura) to the property and verified that payments have been made you will be given the keys to your new home.

Purchase Expenses

After the agreed price of the property, you must as a rule of thumb calculate an extra 8-10%. This will cover the following fees:.
Break down of costs involved for example €300.000

Transfer tax (ITP - Impuestos de Tramitaciones Patrimoniales)

21.000€

Notary fee maximum

1,5%

1.500€

Property register fee

0.1-1%

425€

Utility contract change of electricity, water, gas, etc.

400-500€

Important Documents and Procedures

Some documents must be at hand when purchasing a property in Spain
	NIE number. (Número de Indentificación de Extranjero) The form for applying for the NIE can be obtained at the local police station at a cost of 50€. We can provide a full service in obtanining your number. (Cost of passport and passport photograph) Click here for document
	Bank account. We can also guide you through opening a bank account
We will be please to help you on all practical needs and help needed before puchasing a property in Spain including researching local schools, health centers, tax advice and general local information. Please contact us.