Buying a house in Jávea follows five steps: choose area and use (living, second home or renting out), view and compare, check the property's paperwork, sign a deposit contract (arras) and complete the purchase before a notary with registration at the Land Registry. If you are not a Spanish resident you will need an NIE.
1. Choose the area for how you'll live there
Jávea changes a lot from one area to another: the Arenal has beach and promenade life, the Port a seafaring feel and year-round services, the old town historic streets and local shops, and areas like the Montgó or Granadella more nature and quiet.
If you plan to rent the house out part of the year, also bear in mind tourism regulations: not every home has the same status.
2. View with a clear eye
Beyond the photos, look at orientation, car access, the condition of the pool and roofs, and how the house copes with wind and sea humidity. Visiting at different times of day helps you decide.
3. Check the paperwork
Before committing, ask for and review the property's basic documents.
- Land Registry extract (nota simple: ownership and charges)
- IBI property tax receipts and, if there is a community, proof it is up to date
- Energy performance certificate
- Property licences and, where relevant, tourist rental status
4. Deposit, notary and registry
It is usual to sign a deposit contract (arras) that reserves the property and sets deadlines. The deed is then signed before a notary and registered at the Land Registry.
The purchase involves taxes plus notary and registry fees. We recommend a tax adviser or lawyer confirms the exact figures for your case.
How we help
At Nura Stays we prepare viewings, tell you what each area is really like and support you all the way to the notary. If you want to rent the house afterwards, we tell you what it could earn as a holiday rental.
