For sale · Costa del Sol · Manilva
Available2-Bed Apartment in Balcones de Los Hidalgos, Manilva
Residential complexBalcones de Los Hidalgos
€260,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 87 m² built · 99 m² plot
Ref HT5543128Updated daily · Last sync 14 November 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with private pool in La Duquesa, Costa del Sol. The private pool sets this property apart from typical apartment living, offering a 99sqm plot where you can swim steps from your terrace without sharing facilities or adhering to complex schedules.
Inside, 87sqm of built space divides into two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all fully furnished and ready for immediate use. The kitchen comes fitted with modern appliances, whilst the living and dining area spans enough width to accommodate separate zones for cooking, eating and relaxing. A 12sqm terrace extends the living space outdoors. One allocated parking space sits close to the entrance, eliminating the search for street parking or long walks with shopping bags. The apartment was built in 2004 and remains in good condition throughout.
Balcones de Los Hidalgos sits a five-minute drive from La Duquesa Marina, where restaurants line the waterfront and beaches stretch along the coast. Los Hidalgos Shopping Centre lies a ten-minute walk away, stocking supermarkets and additional dining options for daily errands. Sotogrande and Estepona are both 15 minutes by car, Gibraltar Airport 30 minutes, and Málaga International Airport one hour along the motorway.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 87 m²
- Terrace
- 12 m²
- Plot size
- 99 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 2004
- Condition
- Good
- Furniture
- Fully Furnished
- Pool
- Yes
- Complex
- Balcones de Los Hidalgos
- Area
- La Duquesa
- City
- Manilva
- Postcode
- 29691
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
La Duquesa, Manilva
Residential complexBalcones de Los HidalgosMap shows the Balcones de Los Hidalgos complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in La DuquesaManilvaCosta del Sol.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in La Duquesa
Can foreigners buy property in La Duquesa?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in La Duquesa. 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 La Duquesa?
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.
