Running Costs

A lot less than in other countries! The cost of running your property in Spain will depend largely up on the size of the property you choose to purchase. A small bungalow or apartment on an urbanisation with a community pool will be cheaper to run than a large individual villas with its own pool. To give you some ideal, below is a breakdown of approximate costs for running a 2 bedroom on an urbanisation costing around £150,000 - £200,000.

Community Fee	Maintenance for swimming pool, grounds, gardening, street lighting & administration costs	£445
Local Rates	Refuse collection, road & pavement maintenance, general works	£325
Water & Electricity	Standard charges	£280
	Metered usage dependent on consumption (approx.)	£500
Property Insurance	Building and contents cover	£310
Fiscal Representative	For your tax returns, tax issues, general paperwork, Payments & queries throughout the year	£100
Total: £1,960 - Less than the cost of some Council Tax fees in the UK