Apartment Donostia San Sebastián Spain

Apartment on the Alameda del Boulevard, on a high floor, with lovely views and plenty of sunlight. A storage room is included in the price.
The apartment

Floor area: 86 m² usable, 103 m² built
Terrace: 11 m² running along the façade, facing south
Layout: living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with dining area
Views: over the tree-lined Alameda and side views of the sea
Included: an 8 m² storage room in the basement

Main features

The apartment is in good condition and needs only some minor updating.
Heating and hot water from a gas boiler.
South-facing terrace of 11 m² running along the façade, which brings plenty of natural light into the home.
The 8 m² storage room in the basement of the building is included in the price.
Located on an upper floor, above the treetops of the Alameda, with side views of the sea and an excellent orientation.

The building

Stately building, over a hundred years old (year of construction: 1865).
Step-free access from the entrance hall to the lift.
The building is in good general condition, with no major works planned in the short term.

Location

Area: Centro – Avenida-Boulevard, in the heart of San Sebastián.
Right in the city centre, in a pedestrian area surrounded by the best local shops.
Excellent transport links: bus stops, taxi ranks and car parks right next to the building.

Costs and taxes payable by the buyer
Property Transfer Tax (ITP) — Basque Country (Gipuzkoa)

2.5% (reduced rate): Applies to a main residence if the requirements are met: occupation within 12 months and a minimum stay of 3 years; maximum size of 120 m² built / 96 m² usable or a plot of 300 m²; not owning more than 25% of another home or commercial premises, unless committing to sell it within 2 years. The size limit does not apply to large families.
4% (general rate): Transfer of homes, parking spaces (max. 2) and annexes in the same building.
6% (large holders): Buyers who own more than 5 homes (more than 50% ownership).

Notary and Land Registry fees

Set by national fee scales (Royal Decrees 1426/1989 and 1427/1989).
Estimate: between 0.2% and 0.5% of the purchase price (depending on the deed and procedures).