Financing a villa in Tossa de Mar – Mediterranean living with a long-term financing strategy
A couple of entrepreneurs from North Rhine-Westphalia planned, after selling a family business, to move their centre of life entirely to Spain. They were looking for a villa with a sea view, a generous garden and enough room for visits from their adult children and grandchildren.
At a glance
- Purchase price: 1.780.000 €
- Renovation: 206.400 €
- Financing required: 1.175.400 €
- Equity: 1.024.600 €
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Living where history meets the Mediterranean
Tossa de Mar is one of the most striking coastal towns on the Costa Brava. The historic old town, the medieval town walls and the sheltered coves give the town a special atmosphere. Besides holiday properties, more and more German-speaking buyers deliberately choose a permanent residence in Tossa de Mar. Detached villas in the surrounding residential areas are especially in demand.
Initial situation
A couple of entrepreneurs from North Rhine-Westphalia planned, after selling a family business, to move their centre of life entirely to Spain. They were looking for a villa with a sea view, a generous garden and enough room for visits from their adult children and grandchildren. The house they found was convincing for its location above the coast but required comprehensive interior modernisation before moving in.
Financing overview
- Purchase price: 1.780.000 €
- Additional costs: 213.600 €
- Renovation: 206.400 €
- Total investment: 2.200.000 €
- Equity: 1.024.600 €
- Financing required: 1.175.400 €
The challenge
Although sufficient equity from the company sale was available, a considerable part of the assets was to remain flexibly invested. At the same time, the buyers wanted to complete all modernisation measures before the move so they could use the house immediately as their main residence.
Analysis
For high-quality villas in Tossa de Mar, the purchase price makes up only part of the actual investment. Acquisition costs and individual adaptations to living comfort and technology should be included in the financing planning early.
The financing corresponded to around 66 % of the purchase price. This kept a balanced asset structure and enough liquidity available for future plans.
Financing solution
The financing covered all intended modernisation:
- complete redesign of the kitchen
- modernisation of all bathrooms
- replacement of the air conditioning with an energy-efficient system
- smart-home control for lighting, shading and climate control
- custom-made fitted wardrobes
- modernisation of the home network technology
- low-barrier adaptations on the ground floor for long-term use
All work was carried out immediately after the acquisition.
Outcome
Once the modernisation was complete, the villa could be occupied without a further building phase. The buyers had a permanently usable home that met their personal requirements. At the same time, a significant part of their assets remained outside the property.
What other buyers can learn
For high-quality villas in particular, financing that does not consider the purchase price alone is worthwhile. Anyone who plans modernisation, additional costs and sufficient liquidity reserves together creates a durable basis for a permanent centre of life in Spain.
Frequently asked questions
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Is Tossa de Mar suitable for permanent living?
Conclusion
Buying a villa in Tossa de Mar shows how important holistic financing planning is. If the purchase price, additional costs and all modernisation are taken into account from the start, a solid basis emerges for permanent life on the Costa Brava – with sufficient financial flexibility for the future.
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