For sale · Costa del Sol · Casares
Available2-Bed Apartment for Sale in Casares Playa, Casares
Gated community
€365,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 143 m² built · 30 m² plot
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About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with private pool in Casares Playa, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor property delivers 143 square metres of living space wrapped in cream marble floors and fully fitted Siemens kitchen appliances. The master bedroom opens directly onto a covered terrace through double sliding doors, whilst the second bedroom offers flexible use as a guest room or home office. Both bedrooms come with their own bathroom, and a separate utility terrace provides practical storage space rarely found in coastal apartments.
The covered terrace extends across 30 square metres and connects to a private 30-square-metre garden, creating an outdoor area that feels more villa than apartment. Hot and cold air conditioning runs throughout the property, installed in 2008 with construction qualities that remain in excellent condition today. The fully furnished interiors are ready for immediate occupation, with one allocated parking space included. The 24-hour gated community provides three large swimming pools plus dedicated children's pools set within landscaped green areas.
The property sits within walking distance of Finca Cortesin, the five-star resort known for its championship golf course and spa facilities. Casares Playa beach lies 1.5 kilometres away, reachable in under two minutes by car. The apartment comes with an active rental licence already in place, offering flexibility for buyers considering seasonal income alongside personal use.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 143 m²
- Terrace
- 30 m²
- Plot size
- 30 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Area
- Casares Playa
- City
- Casares
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Casares Playa, Casares
Map shows the approximate Casares Playa, Casares area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in Casares PlayaCasaresCosta del Sol.
Estepona Golf
27 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa
28 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
29 mindrive
Estepona
36 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
97 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Casares Playa
Can foreigners buy property in Casares Playa?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Casares Playa. 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 Casares Playa?
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.
