If you are buying an investment property in Torremolinos for the first time, the process can seem complicated from the outside. It does not need to be. This guide explains what actually happens from first enquiry to collecting keys — written for someone who has not been through it before.
Before You Start — The Questions to Answer First
The investors who have the best experience in Torremolinos are those who are clear about their objectives before they start viewing properties. Three questions matter most:
- What is your total budget? — not just the property price but including 10–13% for buying costs (taxes, notary, legal fees). For a €250,000 property, budget €275,000–€282,500 in total.
- Will you use the property personally? — if yes, how many weeks per year? This affects which periods are available for rental and therefore the income potential.
- What is the income strategy? — short-term holiday rental delivers the highest potential income but requires a VUT licence, professional management and year-round attention. Long-term rental is simpler but generates lower returns. Both are valid depending on your situation.
Finding the Right Property — What Matters
In Torremolinos, the properties that perform best for investors share consistent characteristics: location that aligns with the dominant guest demand in that part of Torremolinos, quality of fit-out that meets international expectations, and a property type that suits the rental strategy. Location is the most important variable — a well-located property with average fit-out will consistently outperform an average-located property with excellent fit-out.
We discuss these specifics at the start of every search. Torremolinos is not uniform — different areas attract different guest profiles and deliver different income profiles — and we make sure clients understand the differences before committing to a location.
The Buying Process — Simplified
After You Complete — Getting to Rental Income
Once you own the property, if holiday rental is the plan: the VUT licence needs to be confirmed or obtained, the NRUA national registration needs to be in place, professional photography needs to happen, listings need to go live on Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO, and pricing needs to be set dynamically. Glaser Holiday Rentals handles all of this within 7–10 days of completion as part of our standard onboarding.
Holiday rental returns on Torremolinos properties that are well-located, properly licensed and professionally managed range from 5% to 15% of purchase price annually. The outcome depends significantly on location, property quality and management approach.
Glaser Real Estate handles the purchase with no buyer fees. Glaser Holiday Rentals manages the rental income. You deal with one team throughout — from the first conversation to the first booking.
