For sale · Costa del Sol · Fuengirola
Available2-Bed Apartment in Higuerón West Phase 1, Fuengirola
Residential complexHiguerón West Phase 1Gated community
€549,000€580,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 97 m² built
Price reduced
Ref HT5425000Updated daily · Last sync 10 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with sea views in Higuerón, Costa del Sol. The property's open-plan layout connects the living room and kitchen through floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the 25-square-metre west-facing terrace, where you can watch the sun set over the landscaped communal gardens below.
Inside, the 97-square-metre interior features a custom wall-to-wall bookshelf in the living area, a separate laundry room with washer-dryer, and a kitchen fitted with matte white lacquered cabinets and Bosch appliances. Both bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms, and the apartment benefits from dual east-west orientation, bringing morning light through the bedrooms and evening sun to the terrace. Built in 2020, the property comes fully furnished and includes one parking space. The complex offers a spa, gym, gated security, and a communal pool set within manicured gardens.
Higuerón West Phase 1 sits on the hillside above Fuengirola, with the Higuerón Resort's sports club and restaurants a five-minute walk away. Carvajal Beach lies 2.5 kilometres downhill, reachable in under ten minutes by car, while Málaga Airport is 20 kilometres east along the A-7. The apartment's ground-level position within the block means direct access to the pool terrace without using stairs or lifts.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool view
- Air conditioning
- Underfloor heating
- Jacuzzi
- Double glazing
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Furnished
- Storage room
- Utility room
- Covered parking
- Garage
- Private parking
- Close to the sea
- Close to town
- Near public transport
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 97 m²
- Terrace
- 25 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Orientation
- West
- Complex
- Higuerón West Phase 1
- Area
- Higuerón
- City
- Fuengirola
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Higuerón, Fuengirola
Map shows the approximate Higuerón, Fuengirola area. The exact position of Higuerón West Phase 1 is not published. This property is in HiguerónFuengirolaCosta del Sol.
Playa de Torreblanca
4 mindrive
Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt
8 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
12 mindrive
Hospital Vithas Xanit International
9 mindrive
Fuengirola
12 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
29 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Higuerón
Can foreigners buy property in Higuerón?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Higuerón. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Higuerón?
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.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
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.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
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.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
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.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
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.
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