Council tax is incredibly cheap compared to the uk with far better service I pay 150 euros for 3 bedroom townhouse over in balsicas, your community charges are what you all decide to pay! When the development forms a community. Deciding what capital is required annually to sustain and maintain the development, first year's charges will almost certainly be dearer then second year things signage, and lifeguard equipment to be purchased etc. Shopping around for insurance and maintenance contracts can make great savings to the overall costs.