Cabo Roig is one of the most active property markets in Orihuela Costa, attracting foreign buyers from across Europe. Whether you are purchasing your dream retirement home, a holiday apartment, or an investment property, having an experienced conveyancing lawyer is essential to protect your interests. Bufete Padilla has been handling property transactions in Cabo Roig and the wider Costa Blanca since 1976, providing a seamless English-language legal service from start to finish.
Local property market: Cabo Roig is a higher-end pocket of Orihuela Costa with cliff-top villas, the famous Strip and the Royal Cabo Roig urbanisation. Detached villas typically start at €600,000 and reach €1.5M+ for cliff-edge plots. Build quality and plot size set it apart from neighbouring areas.
Urban-planning notes: Cliff-line villas are highly sensitive to the Ley de Costas and the new climate-change setbacks introduced by Real Decreto 668/2022. Two Cabo Roig clients have already received Costas requirements in the past 18 months; we audit the deslinde for every cliff-front transaction.
Recent case in the zone: In 2025 we completed a €1.1M villa purchase for a Belgian family where a previous AFO file was incomplete; we coordinated the legalisation and final escritura within nine weeks.
Distance to our office: Cabo Roig is 20 minutes from our Torrevieja office. We handle most Cabo Roig notary signings at notarías in Pilar de la Horadada or Orihuela Costa.
When you instruct Bufete Padilla as your conveyancing lawyer in Cabo Roig, we handle:
Our fixed-fee conveyancing packages mean no hidden surprises — you know the total legal cost from day one.
Property purchases in Cabo Roig can present specific challenges that an experienced local lawyer will anticipate:
Illegal building works: Extensions, enclosed terraces or pool constructions done without a licence. We check the planning history of every property.
Outstanding debts: Unpaid community fees, IBI (council tax) or utility bills that transfer to the new owner. We verify all debts before you commit.
Discrepancies in area: The registered size may differ from the actual built area (diferencia de cabida). This must be corrected before or at the time of purchase.
Community of owners issues: Financial problems, pending legal actions, or planned special assessments (derramas) in the community. We review the latest AGM minutes and financial statements.
Coastal protection zones: Properties near the coast may be affected by the Ley de Costas. We verify there are no restrictions on your intended use.
Don't risk your investment — contact Bufete Padilla for professional conveyancing in Cabo Roig.
Our conveyancing fees are competitive and transparent. We offer fixed-fee packages that typically range from €1,500 to €2,500 plus VAT, depending on the complexity of the transaction. This includes all due diligence, contract review, notary attendance and Land Registry inscription. Contact us for a personalised quote.
No. We can act on your behalf with a power of attorney (poder notarial). Many of our clients purchase property in Cabo Roig remotely, with us handling the NIE, due diligence, contract signing and notary completion on their behalf.
For resale properties, you pay ITP (Transfer Tax) at 10% in the Valencian Community. For new-build properties, you pay IVA (VAT) at 10% plus AJD (Stamp Duty) at 1.5%. Additional costs include notary fees, Land Registry fees, and your lawyer's fees.