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Europe's Leading Villa Resort seven times, World Travel Awards World-class championship course 45 minutes south of Alicante
TennisPadelPickleballGymSpaOwn nature reserve with trails
01

The estate and the region

Life inside the gates, and what lies just outside.

How does it feel to live inside a gated estate?

One staffed entrance, 24 hours a day, with digital access control. Only owners and invited guests come through.

In practice it registers as quiet. No passing traffic, nobody driving in to look around, and you can leave the terrace door open.

How far is it to the shops, the beach and the airport?

Shops and pharmacies are five to ten minutes away. The beach is ten minutes.

Alicante airport is 45 minutes, Murcia airport 35 minutes.

What is the estate like outside the high season?

Low season does not mean empty. People live here all year, so the estate never feels like a ghost town.

July and August are the busiest months at the clubhouse and the facilities, because most houses fill up with children and grandchildren.

For golf, the main season runs from September through June. Northern European golfers come precisely when winter has set in further north.

Do I need to play golf to enjoy it here?

No. As of 2026, close to half of the owners here do not play golf.

Most buy for the nature, the security and the other facilities: tennis, padel, pickleball, the Sports & Health Club, the spa, and the nature reserve with its trails.

Who lives at Las Colinas?

Owners from across Northern Europe and from Spain. The community is international, and English works everywhere on the estate.

02

The properties

What you buy, how it is built, and who builds it.

Who is behind the properties?

Las Colinas Residential, which has developed the entire estate since 2011.

The company has its own architects and its own technical department, and acts as the client for every build. Subcontractors are engaged and supervised by them.

Apartment or villa, what should decide it?

It is not a question of better or worse, but of two ways to own.

An apartment is lock and leave: you close the door and travel, and the shared areas are looked after while you are away. A villa gives you a private garden and pool, more space, and more to keep an eye on.

How much can I adapt the property?

That depends on the type of project. In a turnkey apartment or villa the framework is largely set.

How much can be adjusted depends on the phase the build is in. The earlier you are involved, the more can be tailored. It is settled directly with the developer.

If everything is to be decided from scratch, that is a bespoke villa, drawn together with the architects.

How long does a typical build take?

Normally 18 to 24 months from the start of construction.

The developer often begins building before launch, so handover can come sooner for those who buy along the way.

Do the illustrations match what gets built?

All the imagery used in marketing is digitally produced, so it is illustrative.

In my experience the property itself matches the finished result very closely. The surroundings in the illustrations, on the other hand, can differ.

That is why you should see the estate with your own eyes, and bring me along, before you decide. Then there are no surprises.

03

Buying and owning

The paperwork, the order of things, and what a year costs.

How does the buying process work for overseas buyers?

First an NIE number, then your own lawyer, then the notary. In that order.

The lawyer is yours, not the seller's. I stay with you through every step.

What costs come on top of the purchase price?

The costs depend on the property type, the price, and whether it is new build or resale.

Get in touch and I will go through the exact figures for the property you are considering, so you are not working from an average that does not apply to you.

Ask for a cost breakdown

What does it cost to own the property each year?

The running costs cover property tax, electricity, water, community charges and the contribution to the estate. Every property is different, so every budget is different.

Where you actually land depends on how you use the property. Get in touch and I will go through the exact figures for the type of home you are considering.

Ask for a budget

Can the property be rented out when I am not using it?

Yes, every new build can be rented out.

If you want to let it for periods of ten days or less, a rental licence is required, and it is applied for through the municipality. Processing times are long at the moment.

If rental income is the main reason you are buying, we should talk before you decide, so you know both the rules and the realistic numbers.

Talk to me about renting out

Who looks after the property while I am away?

For apartments the community is responsible for the shared areas, and the community itself chooses the company that does the work. You lock the door and travel.

As a villa owner you decide: do it yourself, or engage the specialists who already work on the estate.

04

Working with me

What it involves, and what it does not.

What does the first call involve?

Thirty minutes about the life you picture, not about property. No list, no viewing.

What does a personal viewing trip involve?

A few days on the estate, built around you and your family. Never a group.

You stay here, eat here and use the facilities, so you know how everyday life actually feels.

Who decides whether the place suits me?

You do. I ask the questions and lay out both sides, including what argues against it.

What happens after the purchase?

One point of contact through construction, handover, and for 12 months after the keys change hands.

This is how you start your discovery with John. No obligations, at your own pace.

John Uppard
John UppardYour Luxury Property Advisor
Owner at Las Colinas, 35 years in golf and resort development

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