STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME IN SPAIN
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1. HOUSING: PURCHASE AND RENTAL
- Purchase Pricing: Averages of €2,500 – €3,300/m² in prime coastal Almuñécar and Salobreña (signature cliffside villas in Punta de la Mona from €3,500/m²). Motril city averages €1,600 – €2,200/m².
- Long-Term Rentals: 2-bedroom quality apartments range between €650 and €900 monthly.
2. UTILITIES AND DOMESTIC EXPENSES
- Electricity & Climate Control: Mild winters mean modest energy demands, averaging €60 – €90 monthly.
- Water & Waste Collection: €25 – €35 per month.
- High-Speed Fibre Internet: €30 – €45 per month.
3. GROCERIES & LOCAL MARKETS
- Supermarket Basket (Couple): €320 – €400 monthly.
- Fresh Markets: Direct access to local avocados, mangoes, and seafood from Motril harbour ensures top quality at fraction-of-market prices.
ESTIMATED MONTHLY BUDGET SUMMARY
• Single Professional (Rent + Living + Dining): ~€1,100 – €1,400 / month
• Couple (Rent + Living + Dining): ~€1,600 – €2,000 / month
• Outright Homeowners (Community fees, IBI, utilities & dining): ~€700 – €1,000 / month per couple
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