Properties for sale
on the Costa Blanca

Start with the setting you want around your home: an established coastal town, a residential neighbourhood near the beach, or a quieter inland location. The North, South and Inland areas are useful starting points, but the individual town and neighbourhood will have the biggest influence on your daily life.

Costa Blanca North is worth exploring for its combination of coastal scenery, mountain backdrops and towns such as Dénia, Jávea, Calpe and Altea. Compare a home close to the town centre with one in an elevated residential area: both may offer attractive surroundings, but access to shops, the beach and everyday services can be very different.

Costa Blanca South includes Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa. Here, your search can take in established town centres, coastal neighbourhoods and residential areas around golf. Guardamar’s long sandy beaches and pine-covered dunes offer a different setting from a central Torrevieja apartment or a home near a golf course.

Costa Blanca Inland is another option when village life, privacy or outdoor space matters more than walking to the sea. Areas to explore include Pinoso, Aspe and Hondón de las Nieves. Compare the property’s surroundings and access to services alongside the house itself.

Rather than choosing an entire region first, we recommend shortlisting a few locations around your budget, preferred setting and the places you would like to reach on foot.

Yes—the Costa Blanca can suit a permanent move or extended stays, not only holidays. Alongside its beach destinations, it has established towns and cities with shopping, cultural life and local traditions. Alicante and Elche, for example, offer an urban setting, while coastal towns and inland communities provide different ways to live within the same region.

For a year-round home, think about what you would need during several months in Spain rather than a short summer visit. We recommend checking access to everyday shopping, healthcare, transport and any schools or activities that matter to you. For the property itself, consider winter sunlight, heating and cooling, storage and usable outdoor space.

The right neighbourhood should work for your normal routine as well as your holidays. Spend time around a shortlisted home at different times of day and, where possible, outside the main holiday season. This helps you judge the surroundings before making a decision.

Yes—but the precise position of the property matters more than the town’s name or its advertised distance from the sea. Established coastal centres are a useful starting point. For example, you could compare properties around Guardamar’s town beaches, Torrevieja’s urban seafront, Villajoyosa or the beach areas of Calpe. These offer different coastal settings to explore as part of your search.

We recommend checking the actual route from the property entrance to the beach, supermarket and places you expect to visit regularly. Pavements, slopes, road crossings and the location of beach access points can make a significant difference to whether walking feels convenient.

Sea views, a beachfront position and walkable access are three different benefits. A hillside home with a wide sea view may suit someone who is happy to drive, while a town-centre apartment may be a better match for someone who wants to leave the car parked. Tell us which matters most, and we will use it to narrow your search.

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The better choice depends on your priorities, your timing and the specific homes available—not simply their age. Our focus is on new-build properties and selected modern resales, so both can form part of your search.

A new-build home is worth considering when you want a newly constructed property and the opportunity to choose between available layouts, positions or finishes. Any personalisation depends on the development and construction stage. For an off-plan purchase, compare the written specification, payment schedule and expected completion date as carefully as the design.

A modern resale home allows you to assess the finished property and its existing surroundings in person. You can judge the natural light, room proportions, privacy and condition rather than relying mainly on plans or illustrations.

We recommend comparing the total purchase cost, included equipment, energy certificate, community fees and any work you would want to carry out. A well-chosen resale and a well-chosen new build can both be good options; the aim is to find the one that fits the way you want to live.

Yes—buying new build does not necessarily mean buying off-plan. A key-ready new-build home is already constructed, allowing you to view the finished property rather than wait for the main construction work. The available choice depends on your preferred area, budget and property type.

However, key-ready does not automatically mean furnished or available for immediate occupation. Before making plans, confirm the included equipment, utility arrangements and the documentation needed for completion and occupation. Your lawyer should check the legal position, and any mortgage arrangements must also be ready.

Tell us your preferred moving date at the beginning of your search. We can then focus on completed homes or developments with a suitable delivery schedule, rather than showing you properties that do not match your timing.

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Your purchase budget should include the property price, applicable taxes and the professional costs of completing the purchase. The tax treatment differs between a new-build home and a resale property.

For a standard new-build residential purchase from a developer, buyers generally pay 10% VAT, known as IVA, plus the general 1.4% stamp-duty rate, known as AJD, applicable in the Valencian Community. For example, if both taxes are calculated on a value of €300,000, these two taxes would total €34,200 at the standard rates, before other costs.

For a standard resale purchase, transfer tax, known as ITP, generally applies instead of VAT. The general Valencian rate is 9%, with an 11% rate for properties whose relevant value exceeds €1 million. Reduced rates may apply to qualifying purchases.

You should also allow for independent legal advice, the purchase-related notary and Land Registry costs, and any applicable mortgage valuation or lender charges. Mortgage-deed expenses are separate from purchase-deed expenses, and some must be paid by the lender. Furniture, optional extras and any work you plan should have their own budget.

LA BELLA VITA does not charge buyers a commission. Before reserving, request an itemised estimate for the particular home and have your independent lawyer confirm the taxable values, applicable rates and any reductions available to you.

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Tax information checked in September 2026. Sources: Spanish Tax Agency: VAT and ITP; Valencian tax changes, Articles 33–34; Banco de España: mortgage expenses.