Practical case Mallorca: New-build apartment in Sóller – Step by step to a second home in the mountains
Both buyers were in the middle of their working lives and initially planned several longer stays per year on Mallorca. Only after retirement was the apartment to be used permanently.
At a glance
- Purchase price: 640.000 €
- Financing required: 448.000 €
- Equity: 275.200 €
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Between orange groves and the tram to Palma
A couple from Hamburg had originally focused on properties by the sea. During a tour of the island, however, they discovered Sóller and were immediately taken with the special atmosphere. The historic old town, the surrounding mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana and the proximity to the harbour made the place a genuine alternative to the coast.
After several viewings they chose a high-quality new-build apartment with a generous terrace.
Initial situation
Both buyers were in the middle of their working lives and initially planned several longer stays per year on Mallorca. Only after retirement was the apartment to be used permanently.
Thanks to regular income and saved assets, sufficient equity was available. At the same time, enough liquidity was to be preserved for further private investments.
Financing overview
- Purchase price: 640.000 €
- Additional costs: 83.200 €
- Total investment: 723.200 €
- Equity: 275.200 €
- Financing required: 448.000 €
The financing share corresponded to around 70 % of the purchase price.
The challenge
As it was a new build, the individual payment stages during the construction phase had to be taken into account. At the same time, the buyers did not want to use all their own funds right at the start but to coordinate the payment schedule sensibly with the construction progress.
In addition, sufficient financial room was to remain for the later furnishing and equipment of the apartment.
Analysis
First the developer contract with its intended payment dates was evaluated. A financing plan then emerged that took into account both the individual construction stages and the later completion.
The additional costs were fully planned in, as were sufficient reserves for furnishing and minor additional costs after the handover of keys.
Thanks to the equity ratio of around 30 %, the financing remained balanced and affordable over the long term.
Financing solution
The financing covered around 70 % of the purchase price.
The buyers used their equity gradually in line with the construction progress. The additional costs were paid entirely from own funds.
As no modernisation was required, the planning focused entirely on the acquisition and the later readiness for occupancy of the new-build apartment.
Outcome
Once the construction work was complete, the apartment could be taken over without additional financing measures. The furnishing too could be financed from the planned reserves, so the first longer stays on Mallorca were possible immediately after completion.
Today the buyers have a high-quality second home in one of the most scenically attractive regions of Mallorca and plan to spend a large part of the year there later.
What other buyers can learn
When acquiring a new-build property, not only the purchase price and additional costs should be taken into account. Payment schedules, equipment costs and sufficient liquidity reserves are also part of realistic financing planning.
Frequently asked questions
Does financing a new build differ from an existing property?
How much equity is sensible for a new-build apartment?
Should the furnishing be planned in before the purchase?
Conclusion
Buying a new-build apartment in Sóller shows that good financing comprises far more than the loan amount alone. Anyone who includes the construction progress, equity, additional costs and later equipment early in their planning creates a solid basis for the dream of their own home on Mallorca.
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