How We Work

How We Work

Six-step buyer-side advisory process with transparent fixed fees and written deliverables at every stage.

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Trusted partnersWe work with notaries, lawyers, architects and banks pre-vetted for international clients.

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End-to-end serviceFrom property search and legal due diligence to mortgage, renovation and ongoing management.

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Bilingual expert teamEnglish, German, Dutch, French and Russian speaking advisors with deep local network on Costa Blanca.

Step 1 — Free discovery call (30 minutes)

Every engagement begins with a free 30-minute discovery call. We map your goals, budget, residency status, tax situation and the timeline that drives your decision. There is no commitment at this stage. Most enquiries result in a clear next step within 24 hours of the call.

Step 2 — Tailored brief and shortlist

We translate the discovery call into a structured brief: locations, property type, budget brackets, must-haves, nice-to-haves and deal-breakers. Within 1–2 weeks we prepare a shortlist of 5–8 pre-vetted properties with full analysis including legal status, urban classification, estimated closing costs and (for investors) rental yield projections.

Step 3 — On-site viewing programme

We design an efficient on-site viewing schedule (typically 2–4 days) and accompany every visit. We introduce you to a lawyer, bank manager and notary if needed during this same trip so all parties have met before any decision. Properties are visited in optimal sequence to make the comparison meaningful.

Step 4 — Due diligence and offer strategy

Once a property is selected, our legal team runs full due diligence: Land Registry (Nota Simple), Catastro, urban classification, charges, licences, energy efficiency certificate, technical inspection (ITE) and community of owners status. In parallel, we model the offer strategy based on transaction comparables, time on market and seller motivation.

Step 5 — Private contract, notary and registry

We draft the private contract (contrato de arras) with buyer-side protections, attend notarial signature in person or by power of attorney, and file the transfer with the Land Registry. We also coordinate ITP/IVA tax payment and bank account opening if not already in place.

Step 6 — Optional: renovation and management

For owners who want a turnkey experience, our renovation and property management teams take over from key handover. Renovation is fixed-price closed-scope with single project manager. Management covers keyholder, maintenance, holiday rental management, long-term rental management and all tax filings.

Pricing and engagement

All fees are fixed and disclosed in writing before any work begins. No surprises, no hidden commissions, no kickbacks from third parties. Engagement letter signed before the first paid activity. Monthly engagements can be cancelled with 30 days' notice.

Why Costa Blanca Advisors

Bilingual expert team

English, German, Dutch, French and Russian speaking advisors with deep local network on Costa Blanca.

End-to-end service

From property search and legal due diligence to mortgage, renovation and ongoing management.

Trusted partners

We work with notaries, lawyers, architects and banks pre-vetted for international clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Costa Blanca Advisors is an independent advisory firm. We work exclusively for the buyer side and are paid by the client — we never take commissions from sellers, developers or banks. This eliminates the conflicts of interest typical of dual-agency Spanish models.

Our office is at Carrer Antonio de Trueba, 5, 03012 Alicante, Spain. You can book an in-person meeting or a video call. We also visit properties on the Costa Blanca with clients during their viewing trips.

Our team works in English, German, Dutch, French and Russian. Spanish documentation is summarised in your language and we coordinate with bilingual lawyers and notaries throughout the process.

Discovery calls are free. Fixed-fee engagements for property search, conveyancing or renovation are quoted in writing before any work begins. We never invoice surprises — only the closed scope agreed at the start.

Within one business day for the contact form and email. WhatsApp and phone calls are answered Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00 CET. For urgent matters during property visits, we are reachable directly on the contact phone provided to each client.