Practical case Mallorca: Modern apartment in Port d'Andratx – Reaching the holiday property with 40 % equity
Both buyers jointly ran a successful company in Austria and had regular income and sufficient equity. As they did not want to burden their business reserves unnecessarily, a balanced ratio between own funds and financing was to be created.
At a glance
- Purchase price: 1.180.000 €
- Financing required: 708.000 €
- Equity: 625.400 €
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The dream of a harbour view became reality
A couple of entrepreneurs from Austria had looked at various regions on Mallorca over the years. While the north of the island won them over with its nature, it was ultimately the atmosphere of Port d'Andratx that tipped the balance. The lively harbour, the upmarket gastronomy and the proximity to the sea matched exactly their ideas of a holiday property that was later also to be used for longer stays.
After an intensive search they found a modern apartment with a large terrace and a view of the marina.
Initial situation
Both buyers jointly ran a successful company in Austria and had regular income and sufficient equity. As they did not want to burden their business reserves unnecessarily, a balanced ratio between own funds and financing was to be created.
The apartment was in very good condition, so no major renovation was required at first.
Financing overview
- Purchase price: 1.180.000 €
- Additional costs: 153.400 €
- Total investment: 1.333.400 €
- Equity: 625.400 €
- Financing required: 708.000 €
The financing share corresponded to around 60 % of the purchase price.
The challenge
Even with a high equity ratio, the income circumstances of an entrepreneurial household had to be presented traceably. Alongside the private income, business documents were also required in order to document the economic stability over the long term.
The aim was financing that left sufficient flexibility for future investments in the company.
Analysis
The economic situation was not assessed on the basis of individual annual accounts alone. Rather, an overall picture emerged from the company's development, private assets and regular income.
Thanks to the high use of equity, the financing requirement was significantly reduced. At the same time, enough liquidity remained to be able to make entrepreneurial decisions independently of the purchase.
Financing solution
The additional costs were paid entirely from own funds.
In addition, the buyers contributed a considerable part of the purchase price themselves. The financing covered around 60 % of the purchase price and was aligned with long-term predictability.
As no modernisation was necessary, the financing focused exclusively on the acquisition of the property.
Outcome
The apartment could be taken over within the planned timeframe. Thanks to the high equity ratio, the monthly burden remained comparatively low, while at the same time enough financial reserves remained for private and entrepreneurial projects.
Today the couple uses the property regularly for longer stays on Mallorca and plans to shift their centre of life partly to the island in a few years.
What other buyers can learn
A high use of equity reduces not only the financing requirement but often creates additional financial security. Even so, not all of the available assets should flow into the purchase. Sufficient reserves remain an important part of sustainable financing planning, especially for the self-employed and entrepreneurs.
Frequently asked questions
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Conclusion
Acquiring an apartment in Port d'Andratx shows that solid property financing does not have to be aligned with maximum loan amounts. Anyone who uses equity in a targeted way and at the same time keeps sufficient financial reserves creates the basis for long-term security and a relaxed property purchase on Mallorca.
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