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    Guides for international clients in Jávea

    Property, non-resident tax, inheritance and the practical side of owning a home in Jávea, written and reviewed by the team behind Javea.Legal.

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    Buying Property in Jávea: the zone decides the risk

    In Jávea, the legal risk of a purchase changes street by street. A beachfront apartment on the Arenal, a villa on the Montgó slopes and a finca out in the campo are three different legal animals, and each one needs a different check before you sign anything.

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    Tourist licences in Javea in 2026: the 28 May change, zone by zone

    Javea reopened tourist licensing on 28 May 2026 with per-zone caps and a one-year apartment suspension, still pending final approval. What each zone allows, what it means for houses versus flats, and why Denia went the opposite way.

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    Living in Javea (Xabia): Three Towns in One, and Which One Is Yours

    Javea is three towns wearing one name, and knowing the difference is half of understanding the place. A tax advisor from the next town over walks you through the old town, the port, the Arenal, the coves, the schools and the honest year-round question.

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    Xabia Tributa: Why Paying Property Taxes in Javea Works Differently

    Javea is one of the very few towns in Alicante province that collects its own property taxes instead of delegating to SUMA. Here is what Xabia Tributa actually bills you, how to set it up so nothing slips, and the one big tax it never touches.