For sale · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena
Available2-Bed Apartment for Sale in Torreblanca, Benalmádena
Gated community
€285,000
2 beds · 1 bath · 54 m² built · 30 m² plot
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About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment in Torreblanca, Costa del Sol. This ground-level property includes a private 30-square-metre garden accessed directly from the 11.55-square-metre south-facing covered terrace, an unusual combination that extends the living space outdoors year-round without the typical community restrictions of communal green areas.
The 54-square-metre interior holds two bedrooms and one bathroom, with the south orientation ensuring natural light reaches the main rooms throughout the day. The covered terrace provides shelter whilst maintaining the connection to the private garden, where the mature planting and established borders create a secluded outdoor room. The apartment sits within a gated community that maintains two communal swimming pools, offering an alternative outdoor space during the summer months. Built in 1983, the property provides a functional layout that separates the sleeping quarters from the social areas.
Torreblanca's lower residential quarter places this apartment within walking distance of Fuengirola's seafront promenade, approximately 800 metres from the beach. The Torreblanca train station sits close enough for regular commuters to reach on foot, connecting residents to Málaga airport in 25 minutes and the city centre in 35 minutes. Local supermarkets and daily services cluster around the station area, whilst the beachfront concentrates the coastal restaurants and beach clubs that define this stretch of the Costa del Sol.
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Features
What this home includes
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Built area
- 54 m²
- Terrace
- 11 m²
- Plot size
- 30 m²
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 1983
- Gated community
- Yes
- Area
- Torreblanca
- City
- Benalmádena
- Postcode
- 29640
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Torreblanca, Benalmádena
Map shows the approximate Torreblanca, Benalmádena area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in TorreblancaBenalmádenaCosta del Sol.
Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal
2 mindrive
Campo Los Lagos
12 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
8 mindrive
Hospital Vithas Xanit International
15 mindrive
Fuengirola
9 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
34 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Torreblanca
Can foreigners buy property in Torreblanca?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Torreblanca. 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 Torreblanca?
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.
