Buying FAQs

Here you will find FAQs based on purchasing property in Javea or around this area on the Costa Blanca.

Urbanizacion / Community Charges

This a charge usually given by the residents committee (of the urbanised area) or by an outside legal company offering this service. This cost covers and includes the maintenance costs of shared facilities E.g. roads, gardens, pools, lighting, taxes. These costs will vary due to the facilities available.

Some developments are mistakenly referred to as “Urbanisations”. These developments do not have communal areas such as pool and gardens and the only common areas are the roads, which in most cases are run by the local Town Halls, in this case no urbanisation fees are usually paid.

In the event that the property is affected by “Urbanisation or community” fees, then Vicens Ash will ensure that a certificate is obtained from the relevant administration company to prove that the property is free of this type of debt at the date of sale / purchase. This is very important to future property owners as any outstanding debts of this kind shall be transferred to the new owner.

The average community charge for a 2 bedroom apartment on a complex with lift, pool and gardens shall be in the region of € 450 - € 600 per year. In most cases, payments are made in 3-6 monthly payments. Vicens Ash shall arrange for all future urbanisation / community fees to be paid by direct debit from your bank account .