A villa inside a managed resort offers something a standalone holiday home cannot: shared facilities, professional upkeep and, often, the option to rent the villa to guests. It also comes with trade-offs. These are the questions worth answering before you commit.
1. How often will you really use it?
Be realistic. Count the long weekends and holidays you could genuinely spend there each year, and how long the journey is door to door. A villa that is easy to reach gets used; one that needs a day's travel often does not.
2. What do you own — and what don't you?
Understand exactly what is included in the sale: the land or an undivided share of it, the built villa, any parking, and your rights over common areas such as the clubhouse and gardens. Ask how common areas are owned and maintained over the long term.
3. What will it cost to hold?
Beyond the purchase price, ask for a clear list of recurring costs:
- Maintenance or common-area charges
- Utilities, including pool upkeep
- Property tax and insurance
- Management fees, if the villa is rented to guests
- Periodic refurbishment of furniture and fittings
A responsible developer will give you these in writing.
4. How will management work?
If the resort operates a rental programme, read the management agreement as carefully as the sale agreement. Who decides rates? How are owner stays booked? What costs come off the top before any income is shared? Our guide to rental management agreements covers this in depth.
5. Can you personalise it?
Resort villas often follow a common design standard so that the experience is consistent for guests. Find out what you can and cannot change — interiors, furniture, exterior finishes.
6. What about resale?
Ask whether there are restrictions on resale, whether a management agreement transfers to a buyer, and how exit from the programme works.
7. Is the project's paperwork in order?
Verify title, approvals and registrations before paying anything significant. Our checklist on what to verify before investing is a good starting point. Always involve your own lawyer.
8. Do you love the place?
The best reason to buy a resort villa is that you want to spend time there. Visit, stay overnight in the area if you can, and see how it feels.
If you are considering CasaCabana, see villa ownership or request investment details.