Three-Bed Apartment with Garden in Dolores, Alicante
€279,900
Dolores, Alicante, Spain
- 3 bed
- 2 bath
- 76 m²
- apartment
The Habio take
AI summaryThis three-bedroom apartment features a lovely garden and access to a communal swimming pool, making it a great retreat. Located in the tranquil town of Dolores, you'll enjoy a peaceful community just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of Guardamar and convenient access to Alicante-Elche Airport.
- beach
- family
- retirement
- quiet
- garden
Highlights
- Three bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Garden area for outdoor enjoyment
- Communal Mediterranean swimming pool
- Parking space on own plot
- Eco-friendly, low-maintenance communal areas
Worth knowing
- Car likely needed for daily errands
- Not specified if there's air conditioning
Good fit for: Ideal for families or those seeking a quiet lifestyle with easy beach access.
Lifestyle scores
- Beach
- 70
- Walkable
- 50
- Remote work
- 50
- Family
- 70
- Retirement
- 75
- Airport access
- 65
- Investment
- 60
- Luxury
- 55
- Value
- 80
About this place
Apartment with garden provided with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms, communal swimming pool and parking space on own plot. Ibiza style apartments spread over 2 blocks. The communal areas are eco-friendly and low maintenance, with a Mediterranean swimming pool for relaxing. Located in Dolores, it offers a peaceful, traditional atmosphere and a welcoming community. Just 15 minutes from the beaches of Guardamar and 30-35 minutes from Alicante-Elche Airport, the project combines rural tranquility with excellent access to the coast and urban amenities.
Buying property in Spain
Full guide →Spain welcomes foreign buyers with no nationality restrictions. The buyer needs an NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) before completion, and most buyers open a Spanish bank account to handle the deposit and ongoing charges. An independent lawyer (abogado) is strongly recommended — the notario only checks the deed, not the wider title.
The buying process
- 1
Get an NIE
Apply for the foreign-resident tax number at a Spanish consulate, police station, or via a representative with power of attorney.
- 2
Open a Spanish bank account
Needed for the deposit, taxes, mortgage payments, and utilities.
- 3
Engage an independent lawyer
Lawyer runs title, debts, planning, and community-of-owners checks — the notario will not.
- 4
Reservation contract
Small deposit (€3,000–€10,000) takes the property off the market while due diligence runs.
- 5
Sign the contrato de arras
Private purchase contract with a 10% deposit. If the buyer pulls out they lose it; if the seller pulls out they pay double.
- 6
Sign the escritura pública
Final public deed signed before a notario; balance and taxes paid; keys handed over.
- 7
Register the property
Lawyer registers the deed at the Registro de la Propiedad and arranges utility and IBI transfers.
- NIE (foreign tax number)
- Spanish bank account(optional)
Not legally required but standard practice
- Passport / ID
- Proof of funds / mortgage offer
Spain ended its Golden Visa property route in April 2025. Non-resident mortgages are widely available, typically 60–70% LTV. Non-resident sellers face a 3% withholding from the sale price (retención), claimable against capital gains tax. Always check community-of-owners (comunidad) debts and outstanding IBI before completion — they transfer with the property.
General guidance only — confirm specifics with a qualified local lawyer or tax adviser. Reference
