For sale · Costa del Sol · Benahavís
Available2-Bed Apartment in El Lago, Benahavís
Residential complexEl LagoGated community
€895,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 129 m² built · 129 m² plot
Ref HT5463109Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with private pool in Los Flamingos, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor residence spans 129sqm across an open-plan layout, with a 24sqm terrace that extends the living space outward into the southern Spanish light. Both bedrooms are en suite, each with its own full bathroom, and the apartment includes one underground parking space beneath the building.
The interior comprises a fitted kitchen, a reception room with direct terrace access, and two double bedrooms positioned at opposite ends of the floor plan for separation. Built in 2006 and maintained in excellent condition, the apartment features marble flooring, air conditioning throughout, and floor-to-ceiling windows in the living area that frame views across the fairways and surrounding countryside. The terrace measures 24sqm and runs along the length of the main living space, with room for outdoor dining and lounge furniture.
El Lago sits within the Los Flamingos Golf Resort, a low-density development of just two residential blocks set among Tuscan-style landscaped gardens. The complex provides 24-hour security, communal gardens, and access to three championship golf courses designed by Antonio Garrido. Villa Padierna Palace, a five-star hotel with spa facilities and fine dining, stands 400 metres from the apartment entrance. The resort is 10 minutes by car from the beaches at Cancelada and 15 minutes from Puerto Banús marina.
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Features
What this home includes
- Countryside view
- Golf view
- Mountain view
- Panoramic view
- Air conditioning
- Fitted kitchen
- Close to golf
- Frontline golf
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 129 m²
- Terrace
- 24 m²
- Plot size
- 129 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Golf view
- Yes
- Orientation
- West
- Complex
- El Lago
- Area
- Los Flamingos
- City
- Benahavís
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Los Flamingos, Benahavís
Residential complexEl LagoMap shows the El Lago complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in Los FlamingosBenahavísCosta del Sol.
Playa del Saladillo
6 mindrive
Flamingos Golf
5 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
14 mindrive
The International School of Estepona
11 mindrive
spanish school
6 mindrive
Lidl
14 minwalk
Hospital Hospiten de Estepona
8 mindrive
Pharmacy
13 minwalk
Mustang
10 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
12 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
54 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Los Flamingos
Can foreigners buy property in Los Flamingos?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Los Flamingos. 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 Los Flamingos?
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.
