Torrevieja · Costa Blanca
Your English-Speaking Estate Agent in Torrevieja
I help you buy an apartment or villa on the Costa Blanca — from the first viewing to the notary, working for you, not the seller.
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Start with your question
I'm Virgil. I help international buyers find a home in Torrevieja and on the Costa Blanca. If you are buying from outside Spain, we can prepare a shortlist and do video viewings before you travel. Buyers pay 0% commission; the purchase costs are calculated separately.
How can I buy from abroad?
Tell me your total budget, the area and your timing. I prepare a shortlist, do video viewings and, when you travel, you only see the homes worth visiting. I coordinate the lawyer, the bank and the notary up to the signing.
How buying from abroad works →Which area suits me?
It depends on how you will use the home: holidays, living all year or renting it out. La Mata, Playa del Cura, Acequión and Los Balcones each have a different rhythm; the Torrevieja guide compares areas, prices and services.
Compare the areas of Torrevieja →What total budget do I need?
Price plus purchase costs. For a resale home in the Valencian Community: 9% transfer tax (ITP) up to €1 million, plus notary, land registry and lawyer. New builds pay 10% VAT plus stamp duty (AJD) instead of ITP.
See the full cost breakdown →I want to sell my home
If you own a property on the Costa Blanca and live abroad, I explain how I would present it and how you would receive the offers.
Selling your property →Tax figures checked in November 2026 — always confirm them with your lawyer.
Featured properties
A selection of homes currently for sale
ApartmentSea-View 2-Bedroom Apartment in Playa del Acequión, Torrevieja, 110 m²
Playa del Acequión, Torrevieja
€550,000
Apartment3-Bedroom Apartment in Puerto, Torrevieja
Puerto, Torrevieja
€134,900
ApartmentSea-View 2-Bedroom Apartment in Playa del Acequión, Torrevieja, 70 m²
Playa del Acequión, Torrevieja
€149,900
VillaSpacious 5-Bedroom Villa in La Regia, Orihuela Costa
La Regia, Orihuela Costa
€590,000
Townhouse / Bungalow3-Bedroom Bungalow in Orihuela Costa
La Regia, Orihuela Costa
€199,900
VillaSpacious 3-Bedroom Villa in Vistabella Golf
Vistabella Golf
€459,950
Buying property in Spain? Look beyond the photos
Most buyers begin by looking at photos, prices and square meters. But in Torrevieja and Costa Blanca, the real decision is often hidden behind the listing. A property can look attractive online and still be wrong for you because of the area, building condition, community rules, orientation, parking, future maintenance costs or simply because the price does not match the local market. Virgil Properties is not a general property portal. It is a buyer-focused real estate service for international clients who want local guidance before reserving a property in Spain. As a local buyer’s agent in Torrevieja and Costa Blanca, I help you compare properties, understand areas, organize visits or video viewings, check the practical pros and cons, and avoid rushed decisions. The goal is simple: to help you buy with a clearer picture of the market, not just with attractive photos on a screen.
Which part of Torrevieja is right for you?
Many buyers search for “property in Torrevieja” as if the city were one uniform area. In reality, each zone attracts a different type of buyer. La Mata is different from Playa del Cura. Acequión is different from Los Locos. Los Balcones is different from the city centre. Punta Prima and Playa Flamenca have a different rhythm again. Some areas are better for beach access. Others make more sense for year-round living, parking, services, schools, larger homes or a quieter residential lifestyle. The right area depends on your real purpose: holidays, retirement, permanent living, rental income or a future move to Spain.
Purchase costs: what to budget on top of the price
One of the most common mistakes foreign buyers make is calculating only the advertised price. For resale properties in the Valencian Community, the general transfer tax — ITP/TPO — is 9% from 1 June 2026 for most property purchases up to €1,000,000. On top of this, buyers should also calculate notary, land registry, lawyer and administrative costs. As a practical estimate, buyers should usually budget around 11–13% additional purchase costs on top of the property price for a resale home, depending on the exact property, professional fees and buyer situation. Example: if you buy a resale apartment for €120,000 in Torrevieja, the ITP/TPO would usually be €10,800. With notary, land registry, lawyer and other costs, your realistic total budget may be around €133,000–€136,000. For new-build properties, buyers normally pay 10% VAT/IVA plus AJD and other purchase costs. If you buy with a Spanish mortgage as a non-resident, banks often require a higher deposit. Many foreign buyers should be prepared for around 30% of the property price as a down payment, plus taxes and purchase costs. These numbers should always be confirmed with a lawyer or bank, but knowing them from the beginning avoids disappointment later. Figures checked in November 2026 (Valencian Community ITP 9% since 1 June 2026, Ley 5/2025).
An estate agent who works for you, not the seller
In Spain, an estate agent usually works for the seller. I work the other way round: when you buy with me, I am on your side. I help English-speaking buyers — as well as French, Romanian and Spanish speakers — compare properties honestly, understand each area and avoid rushed decisions. That can mean searching the whole market for you, video viewings while you are still abroad, planning your viewing trip, comparing prices, negotiating, and coordinating the lawyer, the bank and the notary. For most buyers the problem is not a lack of properties. It is knowing which ones deserve your attention — and which ones to walk away from.
How buying a property in Spain works, step by step
Buying a property in Spain is not complicated when the process is clear. Usually, the process starts by defining your budget, preferred areas and purpose of purchase. After that, we compare suitable properties, organize visits or video viewings, check the practical pros and cons, and prepare for a serious decision. When you choose a property, a reservation deposit is usually paid. In many cases this can be around €3,000–€5,000, depending on the property and agreement. Before moving forward, a lawyer should check the property, ownership, debts, legal situation and purchase conditions. The final step is the signing of the deed at the notary, followed by utilities, taxes and post-purchase formalities. I help buyers look beyond the photos: Is the location practical outside the summer season? Is the building well maintained? Are the community fees reasonable? Is parking a real issue? Is the beach distance realistic? Is the property suitable for holidays, retirement, rental or permanent living? Are there hidden renovation or maintenance costs? Sometimes the best advice is not “buy this property”, but “be careful, this may not be the right one for you”. That is proper buyer representation. If you are looking in Torrevieja, La Mata, Playa del Cura, Los Locos, Acequión, La Veleta, Los Balcones, Punta Prima, Playa Flamenca, Los Altos, Villamartín, Orihuela Costa or nearby areas, send me your budget and buying purpose. I will help you understand what is realistic in today’s market and where your money makes the most sense.
Why buy with us
Local expertise
Years on the ground in Torrevieja and across the Costa Blanca.
Handpicked homes
New builds and resales, each visited and verified in person.
Full guidance
From first viewing to keys in hand, in your own language.
What our clients say
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