The monthly community fee is an important part of comparing a villa or condo. The useful question is what you receive for that fee and what you will pay separately.
Request a current written breakdown
For each property, record the fee, currency, billing frequency, date confirmed and the administration providing the information. Ask whether any increase has been announced. A fee quoted for another home in the same community may cover different services or apply to a different property category.
Separate community services from private maintenance
Ask whether the fee covers security, common-area upkeep, rubbish collection, water, shared facilities or other services. Then check private pool maintenance, gardening, electricity, internet, insurance and repairs individually. Do not assume that a service is included because it is offered within the community.
Ask about additional obligations
- Are there special assessments or planned major works?
- Are there outstanding amounts associated with the property?
- Which facilities require separate membership or entry payments?
- Do rules or fees change if the property is rented?
- Who is responsible for private equipment, roofs, terraces and exterior work?
Compare the full ownership picture
Use the same expense categories for every home. A property advertised with no HOA fees still has its own maintenance and operating costs. Consider both the monthly budget and a reserve for larger repairs.
Check documents before committing
Ask the administrator for the applicable rules and available budget information, then have your independent lawyer review obligations affecting the purchase. Confirm the allocation of outstanding charges in the transaction documents.
Our team can help obtain property-specific information and identify questions for the administrator. Ask about a property's current fees.
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Prepared by RE/MAX Ocean Side Team, led by Joanne Hammond, MBA, REALTOR®. Updated November 8, 2026. This is a comparison checklist, not a fee schedule. Confirm fees and terms with the relevant administrator for the specific property.