Detached house in Torrox – Low-maintenance, single-storey, financeable
A couple from Lower Saxony, both active for many years in the public health sector, planned complete retirement on the Costa del Sol. Important were a low-maintenance plot, as few steps as possible and enough room for regular family visits.
In short
What was this case about?
A couple from Lower Saxony, both active for many years in the public health sector, planned complete retirement on the Costa del Sol. Important were a low-maintenance plot, as few steps as possible and enough room for regular family visits.
Why do many owner-occupiers choose Torrox?
Torrox offers a pleasant climate, quiet residential locations, good infrastructure and short distances both to the coast and to the traditional town centre.
Can age-appropriate modernisation be financed together?
As a rule the Spanish bank does not co-finance modernisation — it belongs in the overall plan: equity or raising capital against German property.
Who arranged this?
Perini Finance & Property — German-speaking, operating under the §34i GewO licence held by Olga Nikushkina, Portugal through a locally licensed intermediary; 15 to 20 banks approached per case. First call free; on completion 1 % of the loan amount.
€612,000 house, €322,800 own funds, €397,200 from the bank
- Purchase price: 612.000 €
- Renovation: 34.600 €
- Financing required: 397.200 €
- Equity: 322.800 €
Anonymised case figure · not a binding statement for other projects · §34i GewO
Mediterranean living in one of the sunniest regions in Europe
Torrox is known above all for its mild climate and relaxed atmosphere. The municipality combines traditional Andalusian structures with modern residential areas near the coast and offers ideal conditions for people who want to move their centre of life permanently to Spain. Anyone seeking peace without having to give up good infrastructure finds attractive housing options here.
This practical case shows how buying a detached house for owner-occupation can be implemented with durable financing.
Retiring in Torrox: few steps, an easy-care plot
A couple from Lower Saxony, both active for many years in the public health sector, planned complete retirement on the Costa del Sol. Important were a low-maintenance plot, as few steps as possible and enough room for regular family visits.
After a longer search they chose a detached house in a quiet residential setting between Torrox Pueblo and Torrox Costa. The property offered a good building fabric and largely matched the buyers' ideas.
A €720,000 investment, €73,400 of that in fees
- Purchase price: 612.000 €
- Additional costs: 73.400 €
- Renovation: 34.600 €
- Total investment: 720.000 €
- Equity: 322.800 €
- Financing required: 397.200 €
Proceeds from the house sale, a reserve for health costs
The equity came mainly from the sale of the previous home in Germany. At the same time, the buyers wanted to preserve sufficient financial reserves for retirement and possible healthcare expenses.
Before moving in, several measures were to be implemented in order to increase living comfort over the long term.
Kitchen, step-free bath, windows and electric shutters
The property was well-kept and technically solid. The planned investments focused on comfort and future usability.
Planned were the modernisation of the kitchen, the conversion of a bathroom with a level-access shower, more energy-efficient air conditioning, the replacement of several windows and the installation of electrically controllable roller shutters for better shading.
As all measures were planned in detail before the purchase, they could be fully included in the overall plan — covered from equity, not by the bank loan.
65% of the price, a manageable monthly payment
The financing was set at around 65 % of the purchase price. This kept enough equity as a long-term reserve, while at the same time creating a manageable monthly burden.
Alongside the purchase price, all acquisition costs and all intended modernisation were included in the overall plan from the outset — covered from equity, not by the bank loan. Later top-up financing was therefore not necessary.
A house that fits retirement, moving with no further loans
Once the work was completed, a comfortable house was created that is optimally tuned to the buyers' needs in retirement. At the same time, enough financial room remained for travel, leisure and unforeseen expenses.
The planned move to Spain could be implemented without additional financing steps.
Adapting for later years before moving in
Anyone planning their retirement for the long term should think about future requirements already at the property purchase. Comfort improvements and age-appropriate adaptations can be implemented much more easily and economically before moving in.
Complete financing planning ensures maximum planning certainty.
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Detached house in Torrox set up for a relaxed retirement
Torrox offers ideal conditions for a relaxed retirement on the Costa del Sol. An overall plan that budgets the purchase price, additional costs and all planned modernisation together already at the acquisition — the bank loan for the purchase price, additional costs and modernisation from equity — creates the basis for a long-term secure and comfortable new start in Spain.
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