Frequently Asked Questions

What advantages do I get by using a buying agent?

We can provide our clients with many important advantages. We don’t compete with estate agents as for them we are valued partners and there is no restriction on the agents, vendors and other contacts we can work with giving you access to a vast range of properties. We are in constant contact with vendors, agents, solicitors, architects and surveyors’ ensuring your search is driven by the latest market intelligence. They know our clients are committed buyers with assured budgets.

I have a wide area of search, can you still help?

Although many of our clients are looking in a small area, due to a preference for a specific school or train station, some have a very wide area of search. This is where our knowledge and resources can really help to save you time with the benefit of several teams possibly looking after your search area.

Which sector of the market do you cover?

We have an office in Marbella from which we cover the majority of the country. We generally deal with property in excess of €1 million.

Do you view all potentially suitable properties on my behalf?

We will always endeavor to view every property on your behalf before you see it. This enables us to talk to you about many aspects of the property that it would be impossible to appreciate from the agents particulars. We can discover any issues that would not be acceptable to you without you having to waste time seeing the property yourself.

I want access to properties being marketed by all agents!

We have contact and many years relationship with every agent dealing in your area of search.

What do I pay for your service?

You pay a one off retaining fee when you ask us to start working for you and an agreed fixed success fee when you complete the purchase in front of the notary.

What do you offer me that differ from estate agents?

We work solely for our clients that have retained our company to help them to find and buy the best houses at the lowest price possible whilst guiding and advising them on any potential pitfalls that may occur in the process. Estate agents act solely for the seller to achieve the best price they can and disclose as little as possible to the buyers.

Does your service guide me through the negotiations as well as finding me a property?

Yes. We offer the complete property buying service. This begins with an initial meeting to understand and discuss your exact requirements. Once you have decided to retain us, we conduct a thorough search, identifying suitable properties and then negotiating on your behalf for the purchase of your chosen property. The service continues through the exchange of contracts and up to, and including, the completion when we check that everything is in order and hand you the keys to your new home. As part of the service we are also able to introduce you to numerous professional services including solicitors, surveyors, architects and finance providers as well as additional services that might be useful to you following your purchase.

Can you guarantee my confidentiality?

We always strive to ensure confidentiality and at all times special if requested to do so.

Won't I end up competing against another of your clients looking for the same thing?

This is highly unlikely. Our clients have very specific requirements which vary enormously and, as a buying agent we only take a limited number of clients at any one time.

How long does the whole process take?

Very difficult to say how long a house search takes, usually it is anytime between 6-24 months.

How do you gain access to the private market?

Over many collective years of dealing with our contacts we have built up excellent personal relationships which, combined with our reputation, enables us to hear about things long before they become available to the open market. Often vendors approach us to see if we have a suitable client for their house.

Do you approach individual houses directly?

If requested by a client, yes.