Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@spanishpropertyfinder.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Spanish Property Finder offers property finding services for people with money to invest in a Spanish property but lack spare time due to other important commitments and expertise knowledge of the Spanish property industry as well as local knowledge of their desired location in Spain. We walk you through the process from start to finish facilitating the the achievement of your Spanish dream seamlessly!
Our Service Term is 3-9 months from the point that you sign the contract. This can be extended when the completion is within 1 month.
Spanish Property Finder work exclusively for you, the buyer, your interests are our interests, and we aim to secure you the right property at the best possible price. Any discounts available will be passed on to you, so it’s not unusual for the cost of our service to be offset against savings we make for you elsewhere. We can save you money in many other ways too. Most obviously, we will keep the number of trips you need to make to a minimum, saving you money on sometimes fruitless and unnecessary visits.
In addition to the time savings and negotiations we do on your behalf on the property itself, Spanish Property Finder also aim to save you money by referring you to known specialists, professionals, and other third parties that will offer you better rates than if you approached them direct. We will also ensure you avoid the less reputable companies that may exploit your lack of experience, and we will point you in the direction of the best value ways of dealing with bureaucracy.
If the purchase is unsuccessful for any reason, or if you simply decide not to go ahead, you will only be required to pay up to a maximum 850 Euros (plus IVA) depending on the time given and the service provided so far. However, we have made successful purchases on behalf of virtually all our clients – it’s very rare that for some reason there is an unsuccessful outcome.
Years ago properties were very often sold by private contract and proper title deeds may never have been drawn up or worse, recorded in the property registry. We will always meticulously check to make sure the title is in order on your behalf, and if not, to see if it can be rectified. We will also check to make sure the property isn’t the subject of some form of listing, or earmarked for a specific use. We will also check at the Town Hall on the planning situation (at regional level) for neighbouring land.
Not in terms of the actual buying process. Our service is completely bilingual, so we’re on hand every step of the way to provide translation and/or interpretation. We frequently work for clients who have little or no Spanish. Living in Spain isn’t impossible if you don’t speak Spanish. And the quickest way to pick it up is to live in the country, so you’ll find your language skills make rapid headway. Choosing the right location if you don’t speak Spanish is crucial. In some areas of rural Spain, very little English is spoken, and this can make your first months in the country difficult and isolating. In other parts of (mostly coastal) Spain, English is widely spoken, and it’s possible to get by with very limited Spanish without too much difficulty. Having said that, you will only really come to enjoy Spain at its best when you are able to communicate in the country’s own language. Don’t worry – you’ll pick it up very quickly once you’re here!