For sale · Costa del Sol · Torrox
Available3-Bed Apartment for Sale in Torre del Mar, Torrox
€324,000
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 165 m² built
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About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom apartment in Costa del Sol East, Torre del Mar, Costa del Sol. This 165-square-metre duplex spreads across two floors connected by an internal staircase, with the ground-floor living spaces fully renovated in 2021 to create bright, contemporary rooms with clean lines and modern finishes throughout.
The ground floor opens into a living room that flows into a kitchen fitted with sleek cabinetry and integrated appliances, plus a separate cloakroom and guest toilet. Upstairs, three double bedrooms share two full bathrooms, including one en suite to the principal bedroom. The south-facing orientation draws natural light through the upper floor, and a 31-square-metre terrace extends the living space outdoors. One allocated parking space comes with the apartment, and the furniture can be included or removed depending on your preference.
Torre del Mar sits on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol, where the pace slows and local life centres around the seafront promenade. The apartment stands a five-minute walk from Playa de Torre del Mar, a long Blue Flag beach with beach bars and watersports hire. Schools, a health centre and daily shops line the streets within 500 metres, and the town's Thursday market draws vendors selling fresh produce and regional goods. Málaga Airport lies 35 kilometres west along the A-7 coastal motorway.
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Features
What this home includes
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2.5
- Built area
- 165 m²
- Terrace
- 31 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 2
- Year built
- 2003
- Condition
- Excellent
- Furniture
- Optional
- Orientation
- south
- Area
- Torre del Mar
- City
- Torrox
- Postcode
- 29740
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Torre del Mar, Torrox
Map shows the approximate Torre del Mar, Torrox area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in Torre del MarTorroxCosta del Sol.
Nearest beach
1 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez
20 mindrive
Hospital Comarcal de La Axarquía
22 mindrive
Torrox
12 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
70 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Torre del Mar
Can foreigners buy property in Torre Del Mar?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Torre Del Mar. 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 Torre Del Mar?
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.
