Our approach
From first conversation to the keys
Buying a house in Spain takes three to nine months on average. We split that into four phases. You can stop after any of them — you're never locked into a process that turns out not to work for you.
Introduction
Thirty minutes on a video call. You tell us what you're looking for and why; we tell you what your budget realistically buys in Galicia and what the process involves. If we think you're better off without us, we'll say so.
No cost · no obligation
Search profile and brief
We put your wishes into a profile: region, maximum travel time to a hospital and an airport, how much renovation you're willing to take on, whether you want land and how much. Then we start searching — the portals, local agents, and the villages themselves. You get a video walkthrough and an initial dossier for each property, so you can rule things out without having to fly over.
Usually takes 4 to 12 weeks
Viewing trip and checks
We plan three to six viewings over two days, drive you around, and translate. Once there's serious interest, we start a structural survey and have an independent lawyer check the title, registration, zoning, and any charges on the property. This is where most problems come to light — and where you can still walk away at no cost.
Survey and lawyer are billed directly to you
Negotiation and transfer
You discuss the price directly with the selling party; we translate and explain what's on the table, but we don't pretend to negotiate against our own family company on your behalf. After that: reservation contract, deposit contract (contrato de arras), NIE number, Spanish bank account, and the deed at the notary, where we sit beside you and read along. After the transfer we help with registration in the property register and switching over water, electricity and municipal taxes.
Usually 6 to 10 weeks from accepted offer to notary
Full disclosure
Where our houses come from, and who pays us
The properties on this site come from my father's family company in Galicia. That company is the selling party and also does the viewings. So we are not an independent buyer's agent searching the whole market for you — we're on the selling side, and you'd rather hear that now than at the notary.
You pay us, and no one else
We invoice you and no one else. Not a euro comes to me from my father's company: no commission, no referral fee, no share of the profit.
Fixed fee
Our fee is fixed, independent of the purchase price. If the house costs € 20,000 more or less, nothing changes on our end. That's exactly the point.
Get your own lawyer
Bring in a Spanish lawyer who works only for you and whom you pay yourself. Precisely because we're on the selling side, someone else should check the purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us beforehand
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. We translate at viewings, in the negotiation, and at the notary. But we'll be honest: if you're planning to live there, learning the language is the difference between living in a village and living next to one.
What does a house in rural Galicia cost?
A stone house needing renovation, with land, starts around € 40,000 to € 90,000. Partly renovated usually runs between € 100,000 and € 200,000. Move-in ready with good insulation and a modern heating system starts around € 180,000. Always budget an extra 11% or so in buyer's costs on top of the price.
Can I buy as a Dutch citizen, just like that?
Yes. There are no restrictions for EU citizens. You will need an NIE number (a Spanish tax identification number) and, in practice, a Spanish bank account. We help arrange both.
Can I get a mortgage?
As a non-resident you can typically borrow up to 60–70% of the appraised value from Spanish banks. Note: banks value rural properties conservatively and often won't finance renovation projects. Many of our clients finance through equity in their Dutch home instead. We don't broker mortgages ourselves, but we can point you to people who do.
How long does the whole process take?
From first conversation to the keys, usually three to nine months. The search takes the longest; once there's an offer on the table, things move relatively fast.
Can I rent the house out to tourists?
Sometimes, and it depends heavily on the municipality and the type of property. You'll need to register with the Xunta de Galicia and meet certain requirements. Never buy on a seller's promise that a house is "perfect for Airbnb" — have that checked beforehand. We don't promise rental returns ourselves.
Shall we talk?
Thirty minutes, video call, no cost. Afterwards you'll know whether this is realistic and whether we're the right fit.