Practical case Fuerteventura: Bungalow in Caleta de Fuste – Low-barrier living for retirement
The buyer had worked for many years as a chief physician; his wife was a pharmacist. Both had regular income and solid assets from property and capital investments.
At a glance
- Purchase price: 815.000 €
- Financing required: 570.500 €
- Equity: 434.450 €
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The right property for the coming decades
A couple from Münster had deliberately decided against a large villa. With the upcoming retirement in mind, the focus was not on the size of the property but on comfort, low maintenance costs and a home concept with as few barriers as possible.
After several stays on Fuerteventura they chose a detached bungalow in Caleta de Fuste. The proximity to the sea, short distances to the marina, shops and medical care were as convincing as the mild year-round climate.
Initial situation
The buyer had worked for many years as a chief physician; his wife was a pharmacist. Both had regular income and solid assets from property and capital investments.
Despite sufficient financial means, they did not want to invest their assets entirely in the property purchase. Instead, the financing was to be designed in a balanced way over the long term.
Financing overview
- Purchase price: 815.000 €
- Additional costs: 105.950 €
- Renovation (barrier-free bathrooms, photovoltaics, shading and garden): 84.000 €
- Total investment: 1.004.950 €
- Equity: 434.450 €
- Financing required: 570.500 €
The financing share corresponded to around 70 % of the purchase price.
The challenge
The bungalow was well-kept but had to be adapted to the buyers' long-term needs.
Planned were two barrier-free bathrooms, wider internal passageways, an energy-efficient photovoltaic system, automatic shading systems and a low-maintenance garden design.
All measures were to be completed directly after purchase.
Analysis
Before the purchase contract was concluded, all conversions were calculated together with specialist companies.
Deliberately, not only the current life situation was considered but also the requirements of the coming decades.
The buyers also decided to keep enough liquidity for later stages of life and not to use all of their equity.
Financing solution
The financing was set at around 70 % of the purchase price.
The additional costs and a considerable share of equity were paid immediately from own funds.
All modernisation costs, too, were fully integrated into the original financing. This meant all work could be carried out directly after the transfer of ownership.
Outcome
Once the modernisation was complete, a comfortable home was created that allows the buyers self-determined living over the long term.
Running energy costs were reduced by the technical improvements, while living comfort increased significantly.
What other buyers can learn
Anyone planning retirement should not focus solely on purchase price and location. A property that still meets personal needs many years later, and whose modernisation is planned early, is equally important.
Frequently asked questions
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Conclusion
Buying a bungalow in Caleta de Fuste shows that property financing should always take long-term life planning into account. Anyone who thinks about comfort, energy efficiency and accessibility early creates the basis for many carefree years on Fuerteventura.
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