Buying a new-build property on the Costa Blanca in 2026 requires two things upfront: a clear picture of how prices actually vary across municipalities, and an accurate account of the mandatory purchase costs in Spain. All five projects discussed here are drawn from the Alistora database; every figure is reproduced exactly as listed.
What a new-build purchase in Spain actually costs
Most foreign buyers underestimate the costs that sit on top of the purchase price. For a new-build property — whether off-plan or ready for immediate handover — Spanish VAT (IVA) stands at 10% of the sale price for residential dwellings. On top of that comes stamp duty (AJD, actos jurídicos documentados), whose rate varies by autonomous community. In the Valencian Community — which covers Denia, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Pilar de la Horadada — the current AJD rate is 1.5%. Notary and land registry fees typically run between 1% and 1.5% of the purchase price. Budgeting for an independent lawyer, normally 1%–1.5% of the price, is strongly advisable: they carry out title verification, check the building permit and review the certificate of completion (certificado de fin de obras).
Total additional costs to build into your budget: approximately 13%–14% above the asking price for a new-build in the Valencian Community.
Obtaining a NIE (número de identificación de extranjeros) is a prerequisite for signing any notarial deed in Spain. Applications can be made from your home country at the relevant Spanish consulate, or in person at an authorised police station in Spain. Processing times range from a few days to several weeks depending on the time of year.
Green Garden Building V — Pilar de la Horadada
At €289,900, this 3-bedroom bungalow with communal pool in Pilar de la Horadada is the lowest-priced of the five projects listed here. Pilar de la Horadada is the southernmost municipality in the province of Alicante, roughly 8 km north of the border with the Region of Murcia. Murcia-Corvera Airport (RMU) is approximately 35 km away; Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is approximately 65 km. The single price point — the listed range is €289,900–€289,900 — indicates either one available unit or a standardised configuration offered at that figure.
Additional costs to budget: IVA 10% (€28,990), AJD 1.5% (€4,348), notary/registry and legal fees at a further 2%–3%, bringing the estimated total outlay to approximately €323,000–€325,000.
Intercosta Sun Bay — Torrevieja
This development offers 2- and 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses in Torrevieja, with a pool, priced between €299,000 and €469,000. The €170,000 spread reflects the difference between a standard apartment and a penthouse, and likely orientation and floor level as well. Torrevieja is a coastal town of around 100,000 residents on the N-332, approximately 50 km south of Alicante. Its two salt lagoons — Laguna de la Mata and Laguna de Torrevieja — form a regional natural park directly accessible from the built-up area.
For an apartment at €299,000, total acquisition costs (IVA + AJD + notary + legal fees) amount to approximately €39,000–€42,000. For a penthouse at €469,000, allow €61,000–€66,000.
Alba Salinas 4 F2 — Orihuela Costa
This project offers 3-bedroom villas in Orihuela Costa, priced between €355,900 and €416,900. Orihuela Costa is the coastal strip of the municipality of Orihuela, running from Punta Prima in the north to La Zenia in the centre. The area has several sandy beaches, including Playa Flamenca, and a well-developed retail corridor along the N-332. Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 50 km via the AP-7 motorway.
A new-build villa — as opposed to an apartment — typically comes with a private plot, the possibility of a private pool subject to the building permit, and lower community fees. Before signing, have your lawyer confirm that the first occupation licence (licencia de primera ocupación) has been granted.
Residencial Victoria IV Apartamentos — Denia
In Denia, this development offers 3-bedroom ground-floor apartments and penthouses with a pool, priced between €449,000 and €499,000. Denia is the main town in the northern Costa Blanca and the capital of the comarca of La Marina Alta. Its ferry port operates regular services to the Balearic Islands — Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca — run by Baleària. The nearest airports are Valencia (VLC) at approximately 100 km and Alicante-Elche at approximately 95 km.
The narrow €50,000 spread between ground-floor units and penthouses is consistent with a small development over few floors. Denia has strong seasonal rental demand, but the Valencian tourist rental regulation (Decreto 10/2021) requires prior registration and may impose zone-specific restrictions; check with the Denia town hall before making any rental plans.
Villas de Loix - Tipo 3 — Benidorm
At a fixed price of €1,080,000, this 3-bedroom villa project in Benidorm's Loix district sits in a different segment from the other four. Benidorm has a permanent population of 73,000 and a residential density per square kilometre that exceeds many European cities, the result of a concentration of high-rise residential towers along a 4 km seafront. The Loix district lies on the northern side of the bay, separate from the dense city centre. At this price level, total acquisition costs (IVA, AJD, notary and legal fees) come to approximately €140,000–€155,000, bringing the overall budget to roughly €1,220,000–€1,235,000.
Comparing the five projects: key checks to make
Whichever development you proceed with, three checks are essential before signing the reservation contract. First, confirm that the developer holds a bank guarantee or insurance policy covering deposits paid before handover — a legal requirement under Law 57/1968, carried forward into the LOE. Second, request the plot's planning file (ficha urbanística) to verify that the property is classified as consolidated urban land (suelo urbano consolidado). Third, check the land for any charges or mortgages by ordering a nota simple from the land registry, available online through the Colegio de Registradores.
Delivery timelines for off-plan projects typically run 18–30 months from the date the building permit is granted. For properties already built or nearing completion, a contractual handover date of a few weeks is achievable.
