Real estate in Spain, Guardamar del Segura. Location provides access to Costa Blanca coast or Mar Menor with developed tourist and residential infrastructure. Within walking or transport distance are supermarkets (Mercadona, Consum, Carrefour), pharmacies, medical centers, bus stops, restaurants of Spanish and international cuisine, schools, kindergartens, sports facilities, parks and recreation areas. Beaches of the region are sandy with gentle entrance to the water, equipped in season with umbrellas, sun loungers, shower cabins and lifeguard posts. Along the coast are pedestrian and bicycle paths, cafes, restaurants and bars with terraces and sea views operate.
Property is in good condition, ready for living without the need for serious repairs. Total area of square meters is distributed between 0 bedrooms, 0 bathrooms, kitchen and living room. Layout is functional and convenient for everyday life. Property is sold unfurnished, which gives the future owner freedom in choosing interior style and functional filling of space.
Price is fixed at the time of publication, final purchase conditions are discussed directly with the seller. Process of buying real estate in Spain for foreign citizens includes several stages: obtaining NIE (foreigner identification number) at the Spanish consulate or at the police station in Spain, which takes from several days to two weeks, opening a bank account in a Spanish bank (recommended for paying utility bills, taxes and obtaining statements for visa), signing a preliminary agreement (contrato de arras) with a deposit usually 10% of the cost, deposit is held by the seller and credited to the cost upon completion of the transaction, checking the legal purity of the property by a lawyer (comprobación jurídica) — lawyer checks the absence of debts, encumbrances, court cases, correctness of documents, signing the main purchase and sale agreement with a notary (escritura de compraventa) with payment of the remaining amount and registration of property rights in the Real Estate Registry (Registro de la Propiedad). Additional costs when buying secondary property include property transfer tax (ITP) 8% for Alicante province, notarial services, registration and lawyer services — in total about 10-11% of the property value. Annual costs for maintaining the property include municipal property tax (IBI), which depends on the cadastral value of the property, garbage tax (tasa de basuras), utilities (electricity, water), property insurance (recommended).
Climate of the Costa Blanca coast and Murcia region is considered one of the most favorable in Europe — World Health Organization included the region in the list of places with the healthiest climate for permanent residence. More than 320 sunny days a year, average annual temperature about 18-19 degrees, mild winter with daytime temperatures of 15-18 degrees and nighttime 8-12 degrees, rare rains in winter months, hot summer with temperatures of 28-35 degrees during the day and 20-25 degrees at night, sea breeze softens the feeling of heat, low humidity creates comfortable conditions for people with respiratory diseases, asthma, allergies. Medical care in the region meets European standards. In major cities there are university hospitals with emergency departments, surgery, cardiology, oncology, pediatrics, gynecology, traumatology and other specialized services, equipped with modern equipment and staffed by qualified specialists, as well as numerous private clinics and medical centers. Many doctors speak English, German, French and other languages, which facilitates communication for foreign residents. Transport accessibility of the region is provided by bus routes connecting coastal cities, highways AP-7 and N-332 providing fast car communication along the coast. Alicante-Elche international airport is located 45-70 kilometers from most settlements of the coast, Murcia airport (Corvera) — 25-50 kilometers from cities of the Murcia region.
Property is suitable for couples or small families, for permanent residence all year round (especially popular among pensioners from northern European countries who avoid cold winters), for seasonal use 2-6 months a year for vacation by the sea, for investment purposes with the possibility of renting to tourists on a short-term basis (high demand in summer months July-August, medium demand in spring and autumn months, low demand in winter) or long-term tenants (stable demand among Spaniards and foreigners working in the region). Location within walking distance from the beach, developed infrastructure, good condition of the property make this real estate an attractive option for Mediterranean lifestyle.
