Financing an apartment in Roses – Sea view with modernisation from the start
A couple in their early sixties from southern Germany were planning a complete move to Spain after entering retirement. They were looking for a generous apartment with a sea view, a lift and good access to the Roses promenade.
At a glance
- Purchase price: 620.000 €
- Renovation: 55.600 €
- Financing required: 404.000 €
- Equity: 346.000 €
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Between the Mediterranean and the nature park: financing with foresight
Roses is one of the most sought-after residential locations on the northern Costa Brava. The combination of wide beaches, good year-round infrastructure and proximity to the Cap de Creus nature park makes the town especially attractive for German-speaking buyers who want to move their centre of life permanently to Spain. Many properties are convincing in terms of location but require a modern renovation before moving in.
Initial situation
A couple in their early sixties from southern Germany were planning a complete move to Spain after entering retirement. They were looking for a generous apartment with a sea view, a lift and good access to the Roses promenade. The property matched their ideas in terms of location and size, but the kitchen, both bathrooms and the air conditioning were to be modernised before the residence was moved permanently.
Financing overview
- Purchase price: 620.000 €
- Additional costs: 74.400 €
- Renovation: 55.600 €
- Total investment: 750.000 €
- Equity: 346.000 €
- Financing required: 404.000 €
The challenge
The buyers deliberately wanted to keep a larger part of their liquid assets as a financial reserve and not invest everything in the purchase. At the same time, all modernisation measures were to be carried out immediately after the purchase, without additional financing being required later.
Analysis
For high-quality apartments in Roses, financing is often based not solely on the purchase price but on the entire investment. If modernisation measures are taken into account already at the planning stage, the financing requirement can be calculated transparently and over the long term.
In this case the financing corresponded to around 65 % of the purchase price. The available equity covered a considerable part of the investment including additional costs and at the same time ensured a balanced financing structure.
Financing solution
The financing was structured so that, alongside the purchase, all planned modernisations were taken into account from the start. These included:
- complete renewal of the kitchen
- modernisation of both bathrooms
- installation of energy-efficient air conditioning
- new fitted wardrobes in the bedroom area
- renewal of the lighting with modern LED technology
This meant the apartment could be occupied immediately after the work was completed, without having to carry out later conversions during ongoing use.
Outcome
The buyers were able to prepare their move to Roses as planned and occupy the property permanently shortly after the renovation. Thanks to the early inclusion of all modernisation, a solid overall calculation emerged with no subsequent financing need. At the same time, part of their assets remained as a reserve for the new chapter of life.
What other buyers can learn
On the Costa Brava in particular, apartments in good locations are often offered in well-kept but no longer up-to-date condition. Anyone who includes necessary modernisation in the overall financing gains planning certainty from the start and avoids additional financing solutions after the purchase. A balanced combination of equity and financing can also help to preserve financial flexibility after the purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Does modernisation always have to be paid from own funds?
Why is not all of the available capital used?
Which modernisations are especially common for apartments in Roses?
Is Roses suitable as a permanent residence?
Conclusion
Buying a property in Roses shows how sensible financing can be when it takes into account not only the purchase price but the entire investment. If modernisation measures are planned from the start and equity and the financing requirement are balanced against each other, a sound basis emerges for a permanent start to life on the Costa Brava.
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