Properties in La Mata, Torrevieja. Alicante, Costa Blanca

Buying property in La Mata and Torrevieja — costs and formalities

Buying a property in La Mata and Torrevieja involves the same formalities as any transaction on the Spanish property market — and it is well worth understanding them thoroughly before making a decision. On resale purchases in the Valencian Community, Property Transfer Tax (ITP) applies at 10% of the property value. On top of this come notary fees, land registry inscription and gestoría costs — in total you should budget for approximately 11–13% on top of the purchase price in additional expenses. We explain all taxes and buying costs in full detail in our article: Taxes and costs of buying property in Spain.

La Mata and Torrevieja are attracting a growing number of international buyers — both those looking for a holiday apartment at an accessible price and investors interested in tourist rental income. The area offers one of the longest tourist seasons on the Costa Blanca — thanks to its exceptional microclimate and the proximity of the saltwater lagoons, which attract health tourists throughout the year. Well-located apartments in Torrevieja generate holiday rental yields of 4–6% per year.

It is also worth knowing that La Mata and the surrounding Torrevieja area offer one of the best value-for-money ratios on the entire Costa Blanca. For the same budget that would buy a compact apartment in Orihuela Costa, in La Mata it is often possible to purchase a bungalow with a garden or an apartment with lagoon views — making this location particularly attractive for buyers with a budget of €100,000–180,000.

At Azul Villa Properties we provide complete legal and administrative support in English: land registry checks, legal verification of the property, NIE number applications, Spanish bank account opening, mortgage assistance for non-residents and notarial signing. We work with trusted lawyers and gestores operating locally in the Torrevieja and La Mata area, ensuring that every stage of the transaction is fully managed and under control. Contact us today and book a free, no-obligation consultation — buying property in La Mata and Torrevieja with a trusted local adviser is a straightforward and secure process.