For sale · Costa del Sol · Benahavís
Available3-Bed Apartment in La Quinta Hills, Benahavís
Residential complexLa Quinta HillsGated community
€640,000
3 beds · 3 baths · 123 m² built · 40 m² plot
Ref HT5383642Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom apartment with golf views in La Quinta, Costa del Sol. This corner ground-floor property overlooks the fairways of La Quinta Golf Course while capturing elevated mountain panoramas from its 25sqm private garden terrace. The apartment has been fully renovated with new flooring throughout, a contemporary fitted kitchen, and three modernised bathrooms finished to current standards.
Inside, 123sqm of living space includes three double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, plus a separate living and dining area that opens directly onto the garden through floor-to-ceiling glass doors. The west and southwest orientation floods the interiors with afternoon light. The property comes fully furnished and includes one underground parking space. A 40sqm private garden extends from the main living area, offering an outdoor dining space with uninterrupted views across the golf course to the mountains beyond.
The apartment sits within La Quinta Hills, a gated complex with communal pool and landscaped grounds positioned along the La Quinta Golf Course. The development lies 4km from San Pedro de Alcántara and its coastal amenities, accessible via the A-7176 mountain road. The property holds a tourist rental licence, with all paperwork current and transferable to the new owner.
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Features
What this home includes
- Alarm system
- Golf view
- Mountain view
- Panoramic view
- Pool view
- Private garden
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Furnished
- Storage room
- Covered parking
- Close to golf
- Frontline golf
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Built area
- 123 m²
- Terrace
- 25 m²
- Plot size
- 40 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Golf view
- Yes
- Orientation
- South, South West, West
- Complex
- La Quinta Hills
- Area
- La Quinta
- City
- Benahavís
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
La Quinta, Benahavís
Residential complexLa Quinta HillsMap shows the La Quinta Hills complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in La QuintaBenahavísCosta del Sol.
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Farmacia Monte Halcones
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271 restaurants & bars
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Málaga Airport (AGP)
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Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in La Quinta
Can foreigners buy property in La Quinta?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in La Quinta. 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 Quinta?
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.
