Professional Services

- Property Finding Department
- Legal and Tax Department
- Architectural and Technical Department

Property Finding Department

The Search and Survey team work hard to take much of the legwork out of uncovering the gem that is right for you, including the maintenance of two massive databases, one for building plots and one for resale property. You can browse these two databases by visiting » The Land Register and » The Spanish Property Register We also have exclusive access to the Find Prioperties Spain database which lists more than 300,000 properties for sale in Spain

'Our starting point is to understand exactly what you are looking for. Using your feedback from properties on our database, we build a profile to help us identify which agents and contacts are most likely to have the type of property you want.'

Recognising that we have to make the most of your time in Spain, we organise a back-to-back viewing itinerary to show you all the properties we have prepared for your visit. Clearly it is not a good use of your time or ours to show you anything that is not going to be suitable, so we work hard to ensure all the properties are compatible with your requirements. As we see property in turn, we discuss the pros and cons of those properties you like best.

Legal and Tax Department

Managed by Laura Perez, The Legal and Tax Department takes care of all the issues regarding property transactions and managing our client's affairs in Spain. Marta has a masters degree in applied translation studies and has specialised in legal documents. she spent the final year of her course in the uk at the University of East Anglia where she developed her fluency in English. Lawyers are notoriously inefficient however, Marta has the skills to recognise the area of expertise needed and will engage the best legal professionals as the situation dictates. Our "in house" experts are Dr Cabrera who is not only a highly qualified and respected architect but also an API (COL 11708) and a member of the professional body specializing in all aspects of property conveyancing. Spanish property law; Our Legal expert is our associate Jaime Baydal, abogado who is also a partner in Abogados & Asesores Europeos a firm of European lawyers and accountants. Jaime is responsible for our Legal Reports, Private Contracts, etc.

This area of the company deals with local tax authorities, connections with your utility companies, and any issues with local town halls etc. Not all legal matters in Spain are handled by a lawyer, a Gestoria is a Spanish Government licensed professional who acts as intermediary between you and the Spanish bureaucracy. For example, your NIE (fiscal tax number necessary for any legal contract in Spain), vehicle registration, work permits, business registration, residency permits can all be organized by the Gestoria. She is qualified to give advice regarding the many tax issues you face either as a non-resident or resident in Spain. Marta's team also assists clients set up a bank account, arrange competitive mortgages and low currency transfer fees.

Architectural and Technical Office

The largest area of company operates under the direct control of Dr Cabrera. Our architectural services help you can realize the magic of creating your own home, a hugely satisfying and rewarding experience. We work with your ideas for the design using the latest technology and identify practical steps where necessary. We guide you through all parts of your building project including securing the building licence, tendering your contract to builders, negotiating the contract terms with the builder, and inspecting and managing the building project. This department is also responsible for structural surveys, valuations, topography studies, renovations and building extensions.