New development · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena

CARAT FASE III

€822,000 to €2,869,000

2 to 4 beds · 84 to 260 m² built

Ref HT4102357Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Carat Fase III offers apartments spanning 84 to 260 square metres, with layouts from two to four bedrooms. The smaller units suit couples or young professionals, while the larger four-bedroom homes work for families who need multiple bathrooms and generous living space. Terraces range from 30 to 231 square metres, and those at the upper end give you room for proper outdoor furniture and dining, not just a couple of chairs. South and south-east orientations mean sun for most of the day. The buildings step down the slope, and the arrangement means most homes get clear sea views without a neighbour blocking them.

Carvajal sits above the AP-7 motorway, between the coast and the hills. You are a six-minute walk from Playa de Torreblanca, close enough to go down for an evening stroll without living in the thick of the beachfront traffic. The British College is a seven-minute drive, Málaga Airport takes half an hour, and a Mercadona supermarket is five minutes away. This is not a remote hillside, but it is quieter than the developments right on the sand, and you will need a car for most errands.

The development has communal gardens and pools, plus a concierge service that handles restaurant bookings, package deliveries and other requests throughout the week. Parking is included. The setting suits buyers who want sea views and easy beach access but prefer a residential neighbourhood to a tourist strip. The topography gives you the views, but it also means the site is on a slope, and some people find that less convenient for walking or cycling locally.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking
  • Sea view
  • Beachside
  • South facing

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT4102357
Property type
Apartment
Developer
R.2
Bedrooms
2 to 4
Bathrooms
2 to 5
Built area
84 m² to 260 m²
Terrace
30 m² to 231 m²
Price range
€822,000 to €2,869,000
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
South facing
Yes
Area
Carvajal
City
Benalmádena
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa de Torreblanca
6 minwalk
Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt
10 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
12 mindrive
The British College
7 mindrive
CDP Kindercare
7 mindrive
Carrefour
5 mindrive
Mercadona
19 minwalk
ALDI
6 mindrive
Supercor
7 mindrive
Hospital Vithas Xanit International
11 mindrive
Farmacia Jiménez Ortigosa
18 minwalk
Centro Idea
8 mindrive
Fuengirola
13 mindrive
13 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
31 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.

Location

Carvajal, Benalmádena

Location shown is the development site. This development is in CarvajalBenalmádenaCosta del Sol.

Carvajal sits above the AP-7, towards the mountains, giving you easy access to the coast without the beachfront crowds. Playa de Torreblanca is just a 6-minute walk away. Málaga Airport is 31 minutes by car, making this practical for people who travel regularly. The British College and CDP Kindercare are both within a 7-minute drive, and Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt is 10 minutes away if you play. Mercadona supermarket is a 5-minute drive for daily shopping. This location works well for families who want beach access, good schools, and a quieter setting away from the main coastal strip.

18 questions answered

CARAT FASE III: Frequently Asked Questions

Playa de Torreblanca is a six-minute walk from the development. You can reach the sand without a car, which is unusual for a hillside site with sea views. The walk involves a slope, so returning uphill takes longer than going down.

Built areas run from 84 to 260 square metres, with terraces from 30 to 231 square metres. The two-bedroom units start at 84 square metres and suit couples or small households. The four-bedroom homes reach 260 square metres and include up to five bathrooms, which works for larger families or buyers who want separate guest quarters.

All homes use communal gardens and pools rather than private outdoor space beyond the terraces. That means no garden maintenance falls to you, but you share the pool and lawns with other residents. The development includes a concierge service for deliveries and bookings throughout the week.

Most homes overlook the sea because the buildings step down the slope and the site sits above the motorway with nothing tall in front. South and south-east orientations give you sun through most of the day. The higher floors get wider panoramic views, while lower apartments see more of the gardens and less open horizon.

The British College is a seven-minute drive, and Hospital Vithas Xanit International takes eleven minutes by car. A supermarket is five minutes away. The beach is walkable, but you will need a car for school runs, shopping and most other errands because Carvajal is a residential area rather than a town centre.

Buying off-plan in Carvajal means reserving a property before or during construction. You pay a reservation deposit (typically €6,000 to €12,000), then sign a private purchase contract within 30 days and pay a further 10 to 20% of the purchase price. Staged payments follow the construction milestones. The final 60 to 70% is paid at notary completion when the keys are handed over.

Under Spanish law (Law 57/1968 and its 2015 successor), all off-plan deposits must be covered by a bank guarantee or insurance policy. Your lawyer must verify this before you pay any money. If the developer fails to deliver, you can claim 100% of your deposit plus 6% annual interest. Never transfer funds without a confirmed guarantee in your name.

Spanish law mandates three tiers: a 10-year structural guarantee (Seguro Decenal) for serious structural defects, a 3-year guarantee for habitability issues (waterproofing, insulation, installations), and a 1-year guarantee on finishes and fixtures. These run from the date the licence of first occupation (licencia de primera ocupación) is issued.

New-build purchases are subject to 10% IVA (VAT) on the purchase price, plus 1.2% AJD (stamp duty) in Andalucía. Parking spaces or storage sold separately may attract 21% IVA. Add notary, land registry and legal fees (1 to 2%), budget 12 to 15% on top of the purchase price in total acquisition costs.

Most developers allow personalisation during the early construction phase, choices of floor tiles, kitchen units, bathroom fixtures, paint colours and sometimes layout tweaks. The window for changes is typically 3 to 6 months after signing the contract. Structural changes are rarely possible once work has started. Your sales representative will provide a customisation deadline and specification sheet.

Typical build time in coastal Spain is 18 to 30 months from licence grant to completion. Delays of 3 to 6 months are common due to weather, supply-chain or permit issues. Your contract should specify a longstop completion date and the compensation you are owed for any overrun. Always check whether the building licence has already been granted before reserving.

Key due-diligence points: (1) confirm the building licence is granted, not just applied for; (2) verify all deposits are bank-guaranteed in your name; (3) check the developer's track record and financial standing; (4) review the specification sheet and what is included in the price; (5) confirm the estimated completion date and longstop clause; (6) have an independent Spanish lawyer review the contract before you sign anything.

Yes, both are required before the final notary signing. You can reserve with a passport, but your Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) is needed for the private purchase contract and your Spanish bank account for the staged transfers. Your lawyer can obtain your NIE with a power of attorney in 2 to 4 weeks. Open the bank account on your first trip to Spain or remotely via certain Spanish banks.

Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.

Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.

Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.

In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.

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