The most expensive mistakes when buying property in Spain rarely show up while you're still choosing an apartment. They surface only after the deposit is paid or the deed is signed at the notary — a point where fixing anything is difficult or impossible, and the cost of the mistake is measured in real money.
Housing construction in Alicante province has hit a record pace: the first quarter of 2026 was the strongest since 2008. What matters more than the headline number is where it's happening — almost all of that growth landed in Vega Baja, the southern stretch of the Costa Blanca centred on Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa. For buyers, that means the widest choice of new-build complexes at every stage of construction is showing up here, not further north along the coast. Information verified on 26 August 2026.
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