For sale · Costa del Sol · Álora
Available6-Bed Townhouse for Sale in Alora, Álora
€275,000
6 beds · 1 bath · 220 m² built
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About this property
Overview
Six-bedroom townhouse in Álora, Costa del Sol. This traditional Andalusian village property spans 220 square metres across multiple floors, offering considerable space for family living or conversion into a small-scale hospitality business. The interior layout includes several bright rooms that retain period features typical of village architecture, alongside a full bathroom and a private interior patio that brings natural light deep into the centre of the building.
The patio measures approximately 15–20 square metres and functions as an outdoor room for dining or as a compact garden space, with high walls providing privacy from neighbouring properties. Six double bedrooms are distributed across the upper floors, each with traditional wooden ceiling beams and original floor tiles in good condition. The ground floor contains the main living areas and kitchen, with direct access to the patio through tall glazed doors. The bathroom includes a full-size bathtub and separate shower, finished with ceramic tiling.
The property sits on a pedestrian street in Álora's historic centre, 400 metres from Plaza Baja de la Despedía, the town's main square. Álora railway station lies 1.2 kilometres south, providing regular connections to Málaga city in 35 minutes. The building adjoins other townhouses on both sides, typical of the village's compact urban layout, with the Guadalhorce River valley visible from upper-floor windows. Local shops, tapas bars and the weekly Thursday market operate within a three-minute walk of the front door.
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Features
What this home includes
- Private garden
- Fireplace
- Fitted kitchen
- Utility room
- Fibre internet
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Townhouse
- Subtype
- Townhouse
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Built area
- 220 m²
- Levels
- 2
- Condition
- Good
- Furniture
- Not Furnished
- Area
- Alora
- City
- Álora
- Postcode
- 29500
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Alora, Álora
Map shows the approximate Alora, Álora area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in ÁloraCosta del Sol.
Embarcadero
37 mindrive
Hospital Valle del Guadalhorce
22 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
45 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this townhouse in Alora
Can foreigners buy property in Álora?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Álora. 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 Álora?
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.
