For sale · Costa del Sol · Torremolinos
Available3-Bed Apartment for Sale in La Carihuela, Torremolinos
Gated community
€445,500
3 beds · 2 baths · 135 m² built
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About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom apartment with sea views in La Carihuela, Costa del Sol. This south-facing ground-floor residence spans 135 square metres and comes with a tourist licence, allowing you to generate rental income from day one. The private 12-square-metre terrace faces the Mediterranean, giving you unobstructed views across the water and towards the surrounding mountains.
Inside, the entrance hall opens onto a generous lounge and dining area with direct terrace access. Three bedrooms provide flexible accommodation, with two featuring full built-in wardrobes for storage. Two bathrooms service the property: one with a bathtub, the other with a shower. The kitchen is currently unfitted, giving you the freedom to install exactly what you need, and a separate laundry room handles the practicalities. Air conditioning and ceiling fans manage the climate, while additional hallway storage keeps the living spaces uncluttered. The building includes a communal swimming pool.
La Carihuela sits directly on the beachfront strip between Torremolinos and Benalmádena, placing you 200 metres from Playa de La Carihuela. The promenade runs the length of the coast here, lined with seafood restaurants and beach bars that operate year-round. Málaga Airport is 7 kilometres east, reachable in 12 minutes by car along the A-7 coastal motorway.
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Features
What this home includes
- Mountain view
- Pool view
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Fitted wardrobes
- Beachside
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
- Near public transport
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 135 m²
- Terrace
- 12 m²
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 1977
- Condition
- Good
- Furniture
- Part Furnished
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Area
- La Carihuela
- City
- Torremolinos
- Postcode
- 29620
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
La Carihuela, Torremolinos
Map shows the approximate La Carihuela, Torremolinos area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in La CarihuelaTorremolinosCosta del Sol.
Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez
9 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
23 mindrive
Hospital
8 mindrive
Torremolinos
4 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
27 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in La Carihuela
Can foreigners buy property in La Carihuela?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in La Carihuela. 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 Carihuela?
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.
