Which area actually fits us?
Altea, Calpe, Moraira, Benissa and nine more areas each suit different budgets and lives. We match you to the right region first — not the first listing.

Altea Casas · Spanish property guidance for Dutch buyers
We help Dutch buyers choose the right area and the right home, then guide the full 18-step purchase in Spain: real purchase costs and taxes, new-build vs resale, legal and document checks, NIE, mortgage and notary, rental rules, and aftercare.
Your journey to the Mediterranean, guided by experts who care.
Straight talk about areas, costs, and processes.
Deep knowledge of the Costa Blanca North.
We match you to the right region first.
Everything explained in plain language.
Full support from start to finish, and even after you’ve moved in.
Problems we solve
Most Dutch buyers don't need more listings — they need clarity on costs, the right region, and a partner who filters out the wrong properties. That is the work.
Altea, Calpe, Moraira, Benissa and nine more areas each suit different budgets and lives. We match you to the right region first — not the first listing.
Purchase price is only part of the story. Taxes, notary, registry, lawyer and a reserve add up. We build a realistic total budget before you fall in love with a house.
Different risks, different timelines. We check the builder and project, verify licences for resale, and explain what each route means for your timing.
NIE, lawyer, notary, bank and mortgage steps — coordinated in one timeline, in plain language, so nothing slips between the Dutch and Spanish sides.
Yes. If the area, property, costs or risks don't fit you, we say so clearly. We may advise against a purchase — that honesty is the core of the service.
Utilities, furnishing, renovation and the local network. Ownership should feel finished — not a project that follows you home.

Our mission
Altea Casas is a small, personal real-estate office based in Altea Hills and active on the Costa Blanca since 2006. We support Dutch buyers before, during and after a purchase — combining Dutch-language accessibility with hands-on local execution in Spain.
Our role goes beyond presenting listings. We help you understand the market, select a suitable region and property, coordinate the purchase, and organise practical aftercare.
By the numbers
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Services
Guidance, viewings, purchase and aftercare are stages of a single path — not a menu of separate fees. Follow it left to right; each stage carries you to the next, all the way to the keys.
Areas
Each location gets an honest profile — who it suits, who it doesn't, lifestyle, access and price context — so you compare locations by fit, not by postcard.
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Cultural, premium and calm — for buyers who value character over nightlife.

Beach, family and rental appeal — with clear seasonality to plan around.

Boutique, premium and calm — a quieter alternative to the larger resorts.

District-specific and investment-led — year-round demand, area by area.
Blog

Taxes, notary, lawyer and the reserve most buyers forget.

The Spanish purchase route, mapped step by step.

Compare areas by price, pace of life and accessibility.
Buyer's Guide
A clear, plain-language PDF that walks you through costs, the legal timeline, new-build vs resale and the questions to ask before a viewing.
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Our Ecosystem
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FAQ
Honest, short answers to the things Dutch buyers usually want to know before they book a viewing. Tap a question to open it.
On top of the price: transfer tax (ITP, ~8–10%) on a resale, or 10% VAT plus stamp duty on a new-build; notary and land-registry fees (~1–1.5%); an independent lawyer (~1%); and a reserve for furnishing, utilities and community costs. See the full cost breakdown →
Yes. A NIE (foreigner's tax number) and a Spanish bank account are required to complete a purchase and to pay taxes and utilities. We arrange both as part of the process.
Yes — non-resident mortgages are available, typically up to 60–70% of the valuation. The bank, valuation and timeline run in parallel with the legal work so the notary date stays realistic.
A cash purchase can complete in 4–8 weeks after the private contract. With a mortgage, allow 8–12 weeks. Off-plan new-build depends on the builder's completion schedule.
Not on its own. We negotiate on conditions and price, then add taxes, notary, lawyer and a reserve to show the realistic total before you commit.
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