Financing a detached house in Begur – Mediterranean living between the old town and the coast
A couple of architects from Hamburg planned to move their centre of life entirely to Spain over the coming years. They were looking for a detached house in Begur with a garden, enough room for regular family visits and a separate study.
At a glance
- Purchase price: 980.000 €
- Renovation: 102.400 €
- Financing required: 666.400 €
- Equity: 533.600 €
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A home with character rather than a new build
Begur is one of the more exclusive residential locations on the Costa Brava. The historic old town, small coves and the hilly landscape give the town a special character. Many buyers deliberately choose an existing detached house with charm, which is adapted to their own living needs through targeted modernisation.
Initial situation
A couple of architects from Hamburg planned to move their centre of life entirely to Spain over the coming years. They were looking for a detached house in Begur with a garden, enough room for regular family visits and a separate study. The suitable property was convincing in terms of location and building fabric but was to be modernised technically and given a contemporary interior.
Financing overview
- Purchase price: 980.000 €
- Additional costs: 117.600 €
- Renovation: 102.400 €
- Total investment: 1.200.000 €
- Equity: 533.600 €
- Financing required: 666.400 €
The challenge
The buyers had considerable own funds from the sale of their previous property. Even so, they did not want to use all of the sale proceeds but to hold back part as a reserve for the planned move, later retirement provision and possible changes in their life situation. At the same time, all modernisation was to be completed before moving in.
Analysis
For high-quality detached houses in Begur in particular, holistic financing planning is sensible. Alongside the purchase price and acquisition costs, necessary investments in living comfort and energy efficiency should be taken into account early.
With financing of around 68 % of the purchase price, a balanced structure emerged between equity and outside financing. This kept sufficient financial room available.
Financing solution
The financing covered all planned modernisation measures:
- complete renewal of the kitchen
- modernisation of all bathrooms
- installation of central air conditioning
- high-quality network and multimedia cabling
- new shading systems
- custom-made fitted wardrobes
- intelligent building automation for lighting and climate control
All measures were implemented before moving in and were part of the overall financing.
Outcome
Once the work was completed, the detached house could be occupied without a further building phase. The buyers had a home tailored to their needs and at the same time kept a significant part of their assets as a financial reserve. The financing was designed from the start for a permanent centre of life in Spain.
What other buyers can learn
Anyone acquiring an existing house in Begur should not consider the purchase price alone. Early planning of all modernisation creates cost transparency and avoids later individual measures. At the same time, balanced financing can help to avoid tying up all assets in the property.
Frequently asked questions
Is partial financing usual for high-quality houses in Begur?
Why should modernisation be planned directly?
Which modernisations are frequently carried out on existing detached houses?
Is Begur also suitable as a permanent residence?
Conclusion
Acquiring a detached house in Begur shows how important comprehensive financing planning is. If the purchase price, additional costs and all modernisation are calculated together from the start, a robust basis emerges for a permanent centre of life on the Costa Brava – with sufficient financial flexibility for the future.
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