Your English-Speaking

PROPERTY ADVISOR

in Barcelona

We Help You Buy Property in Barcelona

If you’re a non-Spaniard thinking about buying property in or near Barcelona, you’ve come to the right place. We specialize in helping foreign buyers find and buy property in Barcelona and the rural areas nearby.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Negotiating the Price of Property in Barcelona

There is no ‘market’ price in Barcelona. Sellers list for the price they want and hope for the best. Negotiating is necessary. There are no guarantees, but hiring someone with experience negotiating in Barcelona can make a difference. For us to be effective, please do not discuss price with the seller or their agent. Read a true story.

A True Buying Story

Noah, from California, bought a flat near the beach in 2017: “My experience was really good. I looked for about 8 months in Raval, Gothic Quarter, Gracia and Barceloneta. Most of the agents don’t speak much English, so I couldn’t get complete information. I also had trouble knowing if a listed price was fair.

Read full story...

I bought a flat in Barceloneta, a small neighborhood near the beach.

When I found the flat, I met the agent and he told me he could represent me and work both sides of the deal. I paid him 1,000€ to reserve it. Later I hired Spain Advisors. Mark found out that the building’s front side (facade) needed repairs. The agent never told me this when I paid 1,000€.

We met with the property manager and she showed us the repair estimates. They were expensive. I was shocked as I didn’t expect this. Mark used these costs to negotiate the price down, and he got the furniture included. His service paid for itself.

He works with a Spanish tax attorney who helped throughout the deal. They continue to give me advice on taxes and other issues. This is has been convenient and valuable! With a big transaction in a foreign country, I was glad Mark was there to protect my interests.

Rents are going up so it’s a good investment. Plus it’s a great place to live, there’s a nice sea breeze and you can walk everywhere.”

Noah in his new apartment
The beach in Barceloneta

A Brief Overview of the Search & Buy Process

1. We Meet & Discuss:

What you are looking for, the market and your buying possibilities
The property’s total costs, taxes & mortgages
Search tips, pitfalls, tricks, etc.
Spain’s Golden Visa

2. Property Search

You send us your property requirements & desires
We send you properties that meet them
You tell us which ones to visit

3. Property Visit

We meet the owner or their agent in the property
We look for the positive and negative aspects and report back to you with photos and a summary
You decide if you want to proceed

4. Due Diligence

We research the property’s legal documents
Our goal is to uncover adverse information related to the property, its owner, tax liens, mortgages, the building, etc.
Research zoning laws
Negotiate a price

5. You Decide to Buy the Property

We advise on mortgages and money transfers
Negotiate and prepare the pre-purchase agreement(s)
Resolve other issues that arise

6. Closing

We prepare the deed of sale with the notary public
Work with your bank to ensure correct payment
Accompany you to sign the deed

Start the Process

Call: +34 664 665 365

How can we assist you?

Property Search

Professional assistance locating quality real estate in the Barcelona area.

Property Purchase

Professional assistance purchasing quality real estate in the Barcelona area.

NIE’s & Visas

We help you obtain a Spanish ID number (NIE) and an immigrant visa to live in Spain.

Bank & Mortgage

We open your Spanish bank account, advise on money transfers and on mortgages.

From Our Clients

Bob and Teresa Hunter

New York, NY

My wife and I found Mark as we began our quest to find a second home in Barcelona. Not only were we very happy with the service he provided on the legal front, he gave us invaluable advice as to how to best to look and judge potential properties.
He also educated as to potential pitfalls to look out for. When we did find the property to buy, he was invaluable in working with

The Real Estate Agent and Spain Advisors

Your first contact is normally with an Agent. Very nice people, however:

The Real Estate Agent

They work for the Seller.
They are paid a commission of the sale’s price; the higher the price, the higher the commission.
They like to move quickly: show the property – close the deal. Going too fast is a main cause of Buyer mistakes.

Spain Advisors Agent

We’re paid by You. We work for You.
We negotiate for the lowest possible price.
We prod along very slowly. Each document and contract is carefully analyzed to ensure it’s correct. Some agents say we slow things down. We accept it as a compliment.

About us

Welcome to our website. We’re glad you’re here and we admire your interest in Barcelona.

After years of working in Barcelona we’ve seen more than one foreigner pay too much for their property. Why? They did not have enough information before they agreed to a price.

At Spain Advisors we strive for a fair price by insisting on access to the important information you need before you agree on a price. Then you can decide if it’s fair.

Our Fees

You want to know what things cost. Straight answers about legal services can be hard to get (we’ve been there). Out of respect for you, we publish our fees.

See our Fees