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Detached house in Riells, L'Escala
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Grade Bvillamid-range

Detached house in Riells, L'Escala

L'Escala · L'Escala · Girona

€950,000

Asking Price (EUR)

STR Restriction Warning

Catalonia HUT (Girona prefix HUTG-): under Decret-llei 3/2023 most Costa Brava municipalities are 'stressed' — new licences are frozen and existing ones expire after 5 years. A valid, transferable HUT is required; verify it with the agency.

1.9%

Net Yield (after tax, all-in)

1.9%

Managed ROI (after tax)

5.8%

Gross Yield

39%

Occupancy

Net yield is after Spain's non-resident rental income tax (modelled at the non-EU 24% rate on net profit; EU/EEA residents pay 19%) and assumes deductible STR expenses — standard for EU/EEA owners and, per recent rulings, available to non-EU owners; confirm with a Spanish tax adviser. Holiday lets don't qualify for the 60% long-term-rental reduction.

Projected Gross Revenue: €62,914/yr
Average Daily Rate: €475
+18.0% vs area baselineImage quality 8/10 (+3%), Mediterranean-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has sea (+10%)
Net Yield (after tax): 1.9%
Payback Period: 52.6 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.1M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.3M
Brixfox Score: 58.5 / 100

True Investment Cost

Spanish transfer tax + notary + registry + legal + furnishing & STR launch setup.

€1.1M

+15.1% over asking

Asking price€950,000
itp€99,000
legal€11,495
furnishing€30,000
notary registry€2,500
All-in investment€1.1M

Estimates use Spain's resale transfer-tax (ITP) schedule by region plus notary, registry and legal fees; furnishing & STR launch covers furniture, appliances, the tourist-licence setup and launch photography. Actual notary & legal vary — budget extra for surveyor, due-diligence and bank-mortgage fees if financing. Working capital (2–3 months operating buffer) not included.

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Building: 255 m²
Land: 572 m²
Style: mediterranean-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 1972
Energy Certificate: E
Private Pool
sea

STR Licence Status Unconfirmed

Short-term-rental licence unconfirmed — verify before purchase. In moratorium regions (Balearics ETV, Canaries VV) only an existing, transferable licence reliably permits Airbnb-style letting.

Design Features

stone facade accentstiled roof with turretslarge windows for natural lightprivate swimming pooloutdoor dining area

Score Breakdown

ROI
7.6
Visual Appeal
13.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
8.4
Land & Space
10.99
Rental Demand
3.92
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
1

Description

Property with potential near Riells Beach Located in L’Escala, this unique property full of potential was once a well-known restaurant in town: La Torre. Today, it offers a rare opportunity to be transformed into a charming seaside home. You enter through the former kitchen, which leads into a spacious and light-fille

Location

📍 42.1149°, 3.1380°

L'Escala, Girona, Spain

Listed by Engel & Völkers Costa Brava Sud via Idealista.com
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Detached house in Riells, L'Escala

L'Escala · Costa Brava · Ref BF-14755 Source verified · Idealista.com · listed 21 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$1,032,609
Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Built area
255 m²
Land
572 m²
True net yield
1.9%
≈ $3,868/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
8.0% / yr avg
Payback in ~53 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 59 · B

What nearby Airbnbs actually earn

Brixfox tracks the live availability calendars of Airbnb listings around this property. The rates and occupancy below are observed from real bookings — this is the data behind every yield figure on this page.

Location

L'Escala

Costa Brava, Approximate area

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STR Restriction Warning

Catalonia HUT (Girona prefix HUTG-): under Decret-llei 3/2023 most Costa Brava municipalities are 'stressed' — new licences are frozen and existing ones expire after 5 years. A valid, transferable HUT is required; verify it with the agency.

After-tax basis: net yield is after Spain's non-resident rental income tax, modelled at the non-EU 24% rate on net profit (EU/EEA residents pay 19%). Assumes deductible STR expenses — standard for EU/EEA owners and, per recent rulings, available to non-EU owners; confirm with a Spanish tax adviser. Holiday lets don't qualify for the 60% long-term-rental reduction.

Income Breakdown

Figures are modelled estimates derived from comparable short-term-rental data — not guaranteed returns or financial advice. Do your own due diligence before investing.

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$516/night
50% ($258)Brixfox estimate($516/night)200% ($1,032)
Occupancy
39%
10%Brixfox estimate(39%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$38,295
Likely range $22,977 – $53,614
Airbnb data$516/night · 39% occupancy
Rental income
$516/night · 39% occ.
$68,385
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$13,677
Income tax (24%)
Non-EU IRNR on gross rent
-$16,412
Net income
3.7% ROI
$38,295

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in L'Escala.

$5.5M$4.1M$2.7M$1.4M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $950K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on L'Escala market trends.
Rental income
Cumulative net rental earnings collected over time, growing with annual revenue increases.
Total return
Capital value + rental income. Your actual total position if you sold and kept all rent.
Paid back
Year 21: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 11: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$1.2M
+22%
Rental Income
+$187K
Total Position
$1.3M
+41%
7.2%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$1.4M
+48%
Rental Income
+$404K
Total Position
$1.8M
+91%
6.7%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$2.1M
+119%
Rental Income
+$947K
Total Position
$3.0M
+219%
6.0%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$3.1M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.7M
Total Position
$4.8M
+401%
5.5%/yr
Turnkey Management

Your property, professionally managed

Buying from abroad? You won't lift a finger. A vetted local management partner is already connected to this listing — ready to run it as a short-stay rental from day one, so the Managed projections above are something you can actually rely on.

Vetted by Brixfox 6+ yrs operating 90+ properties managed ~2h guest response

Mediterráneo Stays

Vetted

Licensed VUT/VV management on the Costas & islands

21%
Management fee
of rental revenue — already in your Managed figures

Vivienda de uso turístico management for overseas owners. Regional licensing, national registry (Registro Único) and full guest operations.

What the fee covers

  • Listing setup & optimisation (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO)
  • Dynamic pricing & revenue management
  • 24/7 multilingual guest communication
  • Guided check-in / check-out & key handling
  • Professional cleaning, laundry & restocking
  • Maintenance & repairs coordination
  • Monthly owner statements & payouts
  • Guest screening & damage protection
  • Regional STR licence (VUT/VV/HUT) & national registry handling
  • Pool & garden upkeep
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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Average
3.7% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
39% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$475 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
572 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $475 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 572 m² land — room for expansion or amenities
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 3.7% is near the market average — model your cashflow carefully

Consider carefully. Returns are below market average for this price point.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
3.1%
$2,636/mo
40% occ.
4.1%
$3,514/mo
current
39% occ.
4.0%
$3,447/mo
current
49% occ.
5.0%
$4,325/mo

Data Sources & Methodology

ROI calculations use verified Brixfox Intelligence rental data from a 12-month trailing window. Opex: 20% owner-managed, 45% fully-managed. Market factors in Spain may impact actual yields.