For sale · Costa del Sol · Manilva
Available2-Bed Apartment for Sale in San Luis de Sabinillas, Manilva
€232,500€247,500
2 beds · 1 bath · 56 m² built
Price reduced
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About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment in San Luis de Sabinillas, Costa del Sol, occupying the first floor of a six-unit building just one street back from the beach. The 56sqm layout centres on a south-facing balcony accessible from both the living room and both bedrooms, creating a through-flow of natural light across the entire apartment. Part-furnished and ready to occupy, the property includes one allocated parking space in a town where street parking becomes scarce during summer months.
Inside, the open-plan kitchen connects directly to the living area, with a separate utility room for laundry tucked behind it. Both double bedrooms run the full width of the apartment and open onto the shared balcony, each fitted with built-in wardrobes that maximise usable floor space. The single bathroom features a full-length bathtub rather than a shower enclosure, with additional storage built into the corridor. A lift serves all floors, eliminating the climb to the first-floor entrance.
The building sits in the commercial centre of San Luis de Sabinillas, surrounded by independent shops, tapas bars and morning markets that give the town its year-round local character. Sabinillas beach lies 120 metres from the front door, a two-minute walk to the promenade that stretches west towards Casares Costa and east to Estepona Marina. The port of Estepona, with its fish restaurants and weekend craft market, is 4 kilometres along the coastal road.
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Features
What this home includes
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Double glazing
- Fitted wardrobes
- Utility room
- Fibre internet
- Beachside
- Close to golf
- Close to marina
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
- Close to town
- Near public transport
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Built area
- 56 m²
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 2006
- Condition
- Good
- Furniture
- Part Furnished
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Area
- San Luis de Sabinillas
- City
- Manilva
- Postcode
- 29692
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
San Luis de Sabinillas, Manilva
Map shows the approximate San Luis de Sabinillas, Manilva area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in San Luis de SabinillasManilvaCosta del Sol.
Nearest beach
4 mindrive
Doña Julia
7 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa
4 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
11 mindrive
Estepona
18 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
79 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in San Luis de Sabinillas
Can foreigners buy property in San Luis De Sabinillas?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in San Luis De Sabinillas. 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 San Luis De Sabinillas?
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.
