Time to check in permanently? Buying a second home is cheaper than staying in a hotel room!
- Second home usage usually between 4 and 8 weeks per year (Taylor Wimpey España)
- Average cost of overnight stay in Spain hits €124 in August (Trivago)
- Costa Blanca second homes available from €155k (Taylor Wimpey España)
New data from leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España has revealed that buying a second home is cheaper than a hotel room. The astonishing insight is the result of average demographic and usage figures released by the Taylor Wimpey España team.
Sales and Marketing Director Marc Pritchard explains,
“Obviously we know all about the many advantages of owning a second home in terms of lifestyle benefits and convenience, but it is fascinating to see now that for the average buyer it actually works out to be more cost effective to buy a holiday apartment than to pay for hotel rooms. Yet another reason to buy that overseas property you’ve always dreamed of!”
According to the sales data, the average Taylor Wimpey España buyer is aged between 50 and 60 and uses their property for between four and eight weeks per year. Assuming a purchase age of 50 and six weeks’ usage (42 nights) per year until the age of 81 (the average UK life expectancy), the average buyer would use their second home for a total of 1,302 nights.
According to the monthly tHPI survey from Trivago.es, the average cost of an overnight stay in Spain was €124 in August. For 1,302 nights, that comes to a total of €161,448 (no accounting for price rises and inflation). A three bedroom, two bathroom townhouse on Taylor Wimpey España’s lovely Brisas de Alenda Golf development on the Costa Blanca costs from just €155,000.
Brisas de Alenda Golf is a private residential complex linked to the tranquil Alenda golf course, with views of the spectacular Sierra de las Aguilas Mountains. Perfect for long, lazy days spent relaxing in the sun, the development comes complete with private gardens and communal swimming pool. The Brisas de Alenda Golf complex also benefits from a clubhouse, supermarket and bilingual Spanish/English school. The pretty, historic village of Monforte del Cid is close by and the beach is just 15 minutes away.
Taylor Wimpey España’s Marc Pritchard continues,
“Not only is it cheaper to buy a second home than to use hotel rooms, there is also the fact that with a second home you are left with a tangible asset at the end of the purchase process, which is yours to do with as you wish. While there are of course ‘hidden’ costs to second home ownership, such as maintenance, insurance and communal fees, some of this can be offset against the fact that hotel room prices will rise over time.
“Many of our buyers see their holiday property as an investment for their children’s future, not just their own.”
For more information, please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. Those residing outside of the UK should call 0034 971 70 69 72.