Financing a penthouse in Palamós – Comfortable living with a view of the marina
The managing director of a mid-sized mechanical engineering company from Baden-Württemberg was planning a gradual retirement in Spain after handing over his company. Together with his wife he was looking for a generous penthouse in Palamós with a large roof terrace, a lift and short distances to the harbour and shops.
At a glance
- Purchase price: 845.000 €
- Renovation: 73.600 €
- Financing required: 591.500 €
- Equity: 428.500 €
Anonymised case figure · not a binding statement for other projects · §34i GewO
Arriving permanently rather than just holidaying
Palamós is one of the liveliest coastal towns on the Costa Brava. The marina, the historic old town and the good year-round infrastructure make it especially attractive for people who want to move their centre of life permanently to Spain. High-quality penthouses often offer an excellent location but require individual adaptations to one's own living needs before moving in.
Initial situation
The managing director of a mid-sized mechanical engineering company from Baden-Württemberg was planning a gradual retirement in Spain after handing over his company. Together with his wife he was looking for a generous penthouse in Palamós with a large roof terrace, a lift and short distances to the harbour and shops. The suitable property was built to a high standard but no longer matched today's ideas in its interior.
Financing overview
- Purchase price: 845.000 €
- Additional costs: 101.400 €
- Renovation: 73.600 €
- Total investment: 1.020.000 €
- Equity: 428.500 €
- Financing required: 591.500 €
The challenge
After the sale of the company, sufficient equity was available. Even so, a considerable part of the sale proceeds was to remain invested and not flow entirely into the property. At the same time, there was the wish to complete all modernisation work before moving in.
Analysis
After a company sale in particular, many buyers value a balanced asset structure. Financing can help to preserve existing liquidity for other long-term goals.
With financing of around 70 % of the purchase price, a solid balance emerged between equity and outside financing. At the same time, all investments were fully taken into account from the start.
Financing solution
Alongside the acquisition, the financing covered all planned modernisation:
- new designer kitchen with an island
- complete renewal of the two bathrooms
- modern air conditioning of all living areas
- smart-home control for lighting and shading
- custom-made fitted wardrobes
- high-quality terrace lighting
- preparation of a fibre-optic home network
This meant the penthouse could be occupied after the work was completed, without a further building phase.
Outcome
The couple moved their centre of life to Palamós as planned. All modernisation was already complete, so the property immediately matched their personal living ideas. At the same time, a significant part of their assets remained available outside the property.
What other buyers can learn
A high-quality penthouse on the Costa Brava often means not only buying a property but also adapting it to one's own living habits. If these measures are taken into account in the overall financing, a realistic overview of the actual investment emerges from the start.
Frequently asked questions
Can financing still make sense after a company sale?
Why should modernisation be carried out immediately?
Which modernisations are frequently carried out on high-quality penthouses?
Is Palamós suitable for permanent living?
Conclusion
Buying a penthouse in Palamós shows how important financing is that realistically reflects the entire investment requirement. If the purchase price, additional costs and modernisation are planned together, a durable solution emerges for everyone who wants to move their centre of life permanently to the Costa Brava.
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