Buying property in Spain

Buy with peace of mind. I coordinate every step.

Independent support for international buyers who want to purchase in Spain with clarity, control and calm. From the first viewing to the keys, the whole file stays connected.

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Sarah at the head of the table, on the buyer’s side of the purchase.
  • Independent advicePaid only by you, never by the seller
  • Built for buying from abroadRemote signing and translation when needed
  • One coordinated fileFrom viewing to keys, nothing handed to a stranger
  • 20 years inside SUMAAlicante’s local tax administration
Sarah reviewing purchase documents with a client at a table

Who this is for

We handle the paperwork. You choose your home.

Buyer-side guidance for international clients who want an orderly purchase, without surprises and with full visibility before committing.

  • Your first purchase in Spain as a non-resident.
  • You live abroad and need coordinated representation.
  • You want a second view before signing the arras agreement.
  • You want legal and tax clarity before committing.

Good idea, bad execution

What looks like a great opportunity can hide a bad purchase.

A dream fits into a moment: a call, a flight, a set of keys in your hand. Making it real without surprises takes more: checking every detail, negotiating well and protecting your investment.

Brand film. The people in it are not clients.
  1. Review

    The property, its documents and its legal position are checked before money is committed, not after.

  2. Negotiation

    Price, conditions and clauses are negotiated for you instead of accepted as first offered.

  3. Tax

    The purchase tax and the obligations of owning are understood before signing, while they can still shape the decision. How tax advisory fits in →

  4. Execution

    Deadlines, payments, signatures and keys follow one coordinated file rather than separate hand-offs.

The process

From first call to keys, in eight steps.

One file and one sequence. The legal, tax and practical parts of the purchase in a clear order, with something concrete for you at every step.

One file. From viewing to keys.Document control, official translation when required and online access to your file.

  1. Discovery call

    We go through the home you want, your budget, your timing and anything that limits the purchase.

    You get a clear starting brief

  2. Find or review the property

    I search the market to your brief, or review the home you have already found: price against real sales, condition, and what can be negotiated.

    You get a shortlist, or a second opinion

  3. NIE and Spanish bank account

    The NIE route is organised and followed up, and the account for the purchase funds is opened. Three routes to an NIE →

    You get a tracked identity file

  4. Due diligence

    Ownership, charges, community debts, planning and habitability are checked before any money is committed.

    Nota simpleCommunity certificatePlanning certificateCédula de habitabilidad

    The five documents to review before the arras →

    You get a documented risk view

  5. Arras or reservation contract

    The contract is reviewed and negotiated before you sign it: price, deadlines, conditions and who pays what.

    You get a pre-signing decision check

  6. Purchase taxes and funds

    I confirm which tax applies (ITP on a resale home, IVA and AJD on a new build) and the exact money needed on the day. Tax planning, if you need it, is covered in Tax advisory. Calculate your buying costs →

    You get the exact figure for signing day

  7. Notary signing

    The deed is prepared and checked, payments are arranged, and you sign in person or through a power of attorney.

    You get a closing file and next steps

  8. Registration and handover

    Ownership is registered, utilities and the community are transferred, the keys are in your hand, and your first owner deadlines are in the diary.

    You get an ordered handover list

There is no standard completion time. It depends on you, the property, the documents and third parties such as the notary and the bank.

Before you sign

We review. We analyse. You decide with clarity.

Already found a property? A purchase review puts everything on one page before you commit, with a clear recommendation.

  • A complete, personalised review file
  • PDF and online access
  • A call to explain the findings
Request a purchase review →
Property report · Costa BlancaExample
  • Registry positionClear
  • Debts and chargesClear
  • Planning positionCheck terrace
  • Purchase taxConfirmed
  • Contract terms2 clauses
  • Risks identified2
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Our services

Choose the level of support your purchase needs.

Purchase roadmap

An initial review and an ordered purchase plan.

  • Objectives and budget review
  • Personalised purchase list
  • Initial tax orientation
Request roadmap →
Most requested

Full purchase support

End-to-end coordination from the viewing to the keys.

  • Purchase coordination
  • Document and tax workflow
  • Closing and handover
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Purchase + tax overlay

Purchase coordination with a dedicated view of the tax questions.

  • Purchase file
  • Property tax planning
  • Availability review
Request review →

Always included

  • Independent buyer-side advice
  • Communication in your language
  • Coordination of the purchase file

Never included

  • The seller’s asking price
  • Third-party legal, notary or tax charges
  • Unverified promises or hidden commissions

Scope and fees are confirmed in writing before any work starts.

Sarah Katerina on a terrace overlooking the Costa Blanca at sunset

Why Sarah, specifically

Experience inside the system, applied to your purchase.

Twenty years inside SUMA Gestión Tributaria, the public body that manages local taxes in the province of Alicante, and a buyer-side approach. Sarah connects the details that are too often handled in isolation.

Who carries each part

  • Sarah KaterinaCo-CEO · Tax, purchase costs and buyer advisory
  • Igor VeselovCo-CEO · CEO of VITA Host, our rentals company
  • Elsa Quirós PérezAdministration and paperwork
  • Óscar González PérezProperty selection and viewings
  • Beatriz QuirósCommunications · VITA Host
Meet the team →

Case studies

Purchases we have handled.

All case studies →
Tax structure

Dutch investor, Orihuela Costa: the purchase structure decided before the arras

Restructured the purchase vehicle before signing the arras — only possible because the tax specialist was involved before the agent was chosen.

−€12,400 modelled tax saving over an 8-year hold
Full cycle

British buyer, Torrevieja: from property analysis to first guest

A British buyer’s Torrevieja purchase, tax setup and rental launch in the sequence recorded by the original case.

18 weeks from first contact to first guest

Quick answers

The questions buyers ask first.

General information only. Legal and tax questions are confirmed for each purchase with the appropriate professional.

Do I need a Spanish lawyer?

Independent legal representation is recommended. The exact division of responsibility is agreed for each purchase.

Can I sign the purchase from outside Spain?

Remote representation may be possible depending on the transaction and valid authority. A qualified legal professional must confirm the route.

When should Sarah become involved?

Before the arras or reservation commitment, while there is still room to understand the file and negotiate.

What is included in the service?

Document coordination, purchase due diligence, tax questions and an ordered handover. The final scope and terms are agreed in writing for each purchase.

How long does the process take?

There is no standard completion time. It depends on the buyer, the property, the documentation and third parties.

Your purchase in Spain starts here

More than a property. A new beginning in Spain.

From first viewing to key handover, one accountable file.

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