Independent English-speaking property solicitors and legal experts for buyers, sellers and investors in Torre de la Horadada — the marina-and-beach town of the southern Costa Blanca. We specialise in seafront and beachfront apartment conveyancing, Ley de Costas coastal-protection checks, villa due diligence, holiday-rental licensing, new-build review, NIE applications, Power of Attorney and non-resident tax — all in plain English.
Torre de la Horadada is the coastal jewel of the Pilar de la Horadada municipality — a relaxed marina town with Blue-Flag beaches, a working harbour and a strong seafront-apartment market. It draws Spanish summer owners from Madrid alongside British and Northern European buyers, and its beachfront stock makes the coastal-zone legal review especially important. It sits in the Valencia region, so resale tax is 10%.
Speak to an independent English-speaking property solicitor before you sign or pay a deposit — front-line coastal property needs a site-specific Ley de Costas and community-statute review that a standard purchase often skips.
Torre de la Horadada — “Torre” to locals — is the seafront town of the Pilar de la Horadada municipality, at the very southern tip of the Costa Blanca. Built around a historic watchtower, a sport marina and a string of Blue-Flag beaches, it is a relaxed, family-oriented resort with an unusually strong Spanish ownership base alongside its international buyers. The property market is dominated by apartments — many seafront or a short walk from the sand — with villas on the streets behind and around the marina.
As your English-speaking property solicitor in Torre de la Horadada, we manage the full conveyancing process from reservation and Arras contract through NIE, due diligence, notary completion, tax filing and Land Registry registration. Because so much of the stock is beachfront, the legal work here leans heavily on two things most buyers underestimate: the coastal-protection (Ley de Costas) position of front-line property, and the community statutes that govern seafront apartment blocks and their short-let rights.
Torre de la Horadada is in the Valencia region, so resale property is taxed at the Valencian ITP rate of 10%. For wider municipality context — the town, golf and inland urbanisations — see our Pilar de la Horadada hub page.
Torre’s appeal is pure coast — marina, beaches and seafront living at the quieter southern end of the Costa Blanca. Six drivers stand out.
A run of clean, family beaches — Playa del Conde, Las Higuericas and Mil Palmeras nearby — right on the doorstep of the town.
A working sport marina with berths, restaurants and a promenade — the social and visual heart of the town.
A deep market of beachfront and near-beach apartments — the classic Torre purchase, strong for both lifestyle and rental.
A genuine Spanish summer crowd (many from Madrid) alongside British and Northern European owners — lively in season, settled out of it.
A calmer, more residential feel than the big resort strips — a deliberate draw for families and retirees.
Beach-and-marina appeal drives a strong summer holiday-rental market for owners who want their home to earn.
Quick context for buyers focused on the seafront.
Torre legal risk is coastal-apartment risk — concentrated on the shore and the community. Six issues drive most reviews.
The defining Torre check. Front-line and near-front property can be affected by the Ley de Costas — tenure, terraces and alterations. We run a site-specific coastal-zone review.
Seafront apartment blocks are Comunidades de Propietarios — statutes govern short-let, alterations, pools, parking and fees. Critical for rental plans.
Short-let requires a Valencian tourist-rental registration (vivienda turística) — and the community statutes must allow it. We confirm both.
For newer beach apartments, developer contracts, bank guarantees, stage payments and completion licences all need checking before you pay.
Enclosed terraces, solariums and extensions are common on coastal apartments — we confirm they were licensed and registered.
Foreign owners file annual Modelo 210 even when un-let, plus quarterly Modelo 210 on rental income. Set up at purchase.
Buying on the front line is the dream Torre purchase — and the one that most needs specialist coastal due diligence. Here is what we check, and why it matters.
We establish where the property sits relative to the public maritime-terrestrial domain and its protection (servidumbre) zones — the foundation of any front-line purchase.
Where coastal law affects a property, we confirm the legal position and any concession status before you commit — not after.
Sea-facing terraces and enclosures are a frequent informality. We confirm what is licensed, registered and safe to buy.
Coastal rules can restrict what you may later change. We tell you what the property allows before you build your plans around it.
An unresolved coastal-zone or licensing issue affects your future resale. We flag it now so it never becomes your problem to inherit.
If a beachfront property’s coastal-zone position cannot be made safe, we tell you plainly — before any money is at risk.
Eyeing a front-line apartment in Torre? The Ley de Costas + community-statute review is the single most important step on a beachfront purchase — it confirms exactly what you can own, use and let.
Book a Coastal Pre-Purchase ReviewOur standard pre-purchase due diligence for Torre de la Horadada property.
The seafront sub-markets where we run files most often — plus the nearby coast.
Torre is an apartment town with villas behind — the legal review adapts to the type.
The classic Torre purchase — front-line and near-beach apartments. Coastal-zone and community-statute review front and centre. See our Buying an Apartment in Spain guide.
Apartments and townhouses around the marina — prime location with community and (where relevant) coastal considerations.
Detached villas on the streets behind the front. We verify boundaries, pool and terrace licensing and utilities. See our Buying a Villa in Spain guide.
Newer beach releases — the off-plan framework (bank guarantees, IVA 10% + AJD 1.4%, snagging) applies. Independent buyer-side review is essential.
The marina and Blue-Flag beaches make Torre a genuinely strong summer holiday-rental market — done legally.
Short-let requires registration as a vivienda turística under the Valencian regime, with the number on every listing.
Seafront apartment statutes can restrict short-let. We confirm the position before purchase — the make-or-break check for a rental buyer.
Beach-and-marina appeal drives high summer occupancy — the core of the Torre rental case. We are property lawyers, not letting agents; we confirm what is permitted, not project returns.
The year-round community supports stable long-term letting too. See our holiday-let vs long-term guide.
Listings must display the tourist-registration number and meet guest-registration rules.
Non-resident owners declare rental income quarterly on Modelo 210 — 19% (EU/EEA) or 24% (other) — with an annual return due even when un-let.
Selling a Torre de la Horadada apartment or villa follows the standard Spanish sale framework — with extra care on coastal documentation.
Coastal documentation. For front-line property, we prepare the coastal-zone and licensing documentation a buyer’s lawyer will scrutinise — a frequent cause of delay if left to the last minute.
3% non-resident retention. Applies to foreign-resident sellers — see our full guide.
Capital gains tax. 19% (EU/EEA) or 24% (other non-residents); acquisition costs deductible.
Plusvalía. Municipal land-value tax, filed after the sale.
Community certificate. Required at notary for apartment sales.
Power of Attorney. Remote sellers complete without travelling to Spain under a bilingual notarised Power of Attorney.
On beachfront property especially: who is your lawyer actually working for?
The estate agent’s preferred lawyer has a commercial relationship with the agent. We act for you.
On front-line property, an independent lawyer is what stands between you and a coastal-zone or licensing problem. We check the shore, not the brochure.
We are an independent law firm — not owned by, tied to, or operated by any estate agency, developer or property-management company. We act for you alone.
On a specific transaction we act for buyer or seller, never both.
All work quoted in writing before we start. No hourly billing.
If a beachfront property’s coastal position or licensing cannot be made safe, we say so plainly.
Six markers clients consistently cite when choosing us for Torre de la Horadada work.
Ley de Costas review, terrace and enclosure legality, seafront community statutes — the coastal-apartment expertise Torre needs.
Daily files across Torre de la Horadada, Pilar de la Horadada and the Murcia border coast — with the correct Valencian tax handling.
Tourist-licence and statute review so buyers know exactly what they can legally let before they buy.
Bilingual notarised Power of Attorney for buyers and sellers abroad.
Fixed-fee conveyancing agreed in writing before we start.
UK-Spain, Ireland-Spain and Northern European ownership and inheritance planning.
Other Platinum Legal Spain services Torre de la Horadada buyers and sellers most often need.
For beach-and-marina buyers, yes — it offers Blue-Flag beaches, a sport marina and a strong seafront-apartment market with a relaxed, family feel and good rental demand. The key is the coastal-zone and community-statute review on front-line property, which is exactly where we focus.
Yes. Front-line and near-front property in Torre can be affected by Spain's coastal law (Ley de Costas), which governs tenure, terraces and alterations near the shore. We run a site-specific coastal-zone review before you commit — it is the single most important check on a beachfront purchase.
Torre de la Horadada is in the Valencia region, so resale property is taxed at the Valencian ITP rate of 9% (to €1M; 11% above €1M, from 1 June 2026). New build attracts IVA 10% + AJD 1.4%. Budget roughly 11–13% all-in on top of the price.
Torre de la Horadada is the coastal, marina-and-beach town; Pilar de la Horadada is the municipality and its inland town, which also covers golf and the Pinar de Campoverde urbanisation. Choose Torre for the seafront; see our Pilar de la Horadada page for the wider area.
Often yes, and many owners do — but it depends on the community statutes. Short-let requires a Valencian tourist registration (vivienda turística) and the seafront block's statutes must permit it. We confirm both before you buy.
Yes. There is no restriction on foreign ownership. You need a Spanish NIE, a Spanish bank account and (for non-residents) an annual Modelo 210 tax filing. Torre has a strong international community alongside its Spanish owners.
Yes. We routinely complete Torre de la Horadada purchases under bilingual notarised Power of Attorney for clients abroad. No travel required.
Yes. The NIE is required for any Torre de la Horadada property purchase. Obtainable through your home-country consulate, in person in Spain, or under Power of Attorney. See our NIE service page.
Speak to an independent English-speaking property solicitor before you sign, pay a deposit or commit — especially on a beachfront apartment where the Ley de Costas and community-statute review is everything. Fixed fees agreed in writing.