The province of Alicante has been the strongest market for foreign property buyers in Spain for years. From Dénia to Torrevieja: two markets, one adviser on the ground.
On the Costa Blanca the ITP rate of the Valencian Community applies. Since 1 June 2026 (Law 5/2025) the general rate is 9 % of the higher of purchase price and cadastral reference value — previously 10 %. Above €1m it rises to 11 %; this mainly affects the premium spots Jávea, Moraira and Altea, where many villas exceed the million mark. For the typical second home under €1m — Dénia, Calpe, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa — the 9 % rate applies. The ITP is the single largest cost block; budget around 10 to 13 % in total costs. Important for financing: the bank lends against the lower of purchase price and tasación and finances the price, not the incidental costs — you cover the ITP from equity. Alicante airport serves the whole coast. As of 07/2026.
A green, hilly coast with pine woods and established northern-European communities. Premium: Jávea, Moraira, Altea. Mid-range: Calpe, Benissa, Dénia. Price per square metre €2,500–4,500.
Flatter, drier, a lower entry price. Large international communities — British, Scandinavian, Belgian, German. New-build urbanisations with a communal pool. Price per square metre €1,500–2,800.
The province of Alicante has topped the statistics for property purchases by foreigners in Spain for years. British, German, Belgian, Dutch, Norwegian and Swedish buyers form the core.
Solid gross yields in tourist locations. Short-term letting requires a licence (Vivienda Turística, VT) from the Comunitat Valenciana. Year-round letting is possible in the south.
The Costa Blanca lies in the Comunitat Valenciana — ITP transfer tax 10% on resale, or 10% IVA plus AJD stamp duty on new builds. Wealth-tax allowance €500,000 per person.
One of Spain's busiest airports, with direct flights from many northern-European cities. The north is also reachable via Valencia (VLC) in about an hour.
Concrete sample calculations for typical foreign buyers — as a guide for your own plan. North and south differ markedly.
Model calculations without guarantee. Not binding offers. Terms vary depending on credit profile, property and bank. No tax or legal advice.
Model calculations without guarantee. Not binding offers. Terms vary depending on credit profile, property and bank. No tax or legal advice.
Pre-filled with typical values for this region — adjust and calculate.
Guide value without guarantee. Spain: max. 70%, Portugal: max. 80% loan-to-value for non-residents. Purchase costs = ITP/IMT + notary + land registry + lawyer + NIE/NIF. Total outlay = equity + purchase costs + all payments over the term. For a binding offer, contact us.
Model calculations without guarantee. Not binding offers. Terms vary depending on credit profile, property and bank. No tax or legal advice.
Financing in the region.
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Anonymised examples of how buyers financed their property in Costa Blanca.