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Buy your home with someone on your side.

We are your property personal shopper. The listing agent works for the seller; we work for you. We help you find the home and, before you sign a deposit contract, a qualified lawyer checks everything you can't see at a viewing.

20+ yearsof experience in the sector
Before the deposita lawyer checks the flat before you sign
4 languagescastellano, català, English, Deutsch
Tell us what you're looking forWe call you to narrow down the search and explain how we work.
What do you need

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What we do for you.

From the search to the keys, with a single point of contact.

Search

Personal shopper

  • What you need, not what someone needs to sellArea, budget, size, timing. We show you what fits.
  • Shortlisting and viewingsWe filter before you waste an afternoon, and come with you to the viewings that are worth it.
  • Already found it?If you have already found the property, we review it and take it from there with you.
  • Homes with tenantsFor investors: yield, current lease and tenant rights reviewed.
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Practising lawyer

Review before the deposit

  • Land Registry and CadastreOwnership, charges, attachments and whether the floor area matches what you are being sold.
  • Planning and buildingOccupancy certificate, unlicensed works, building inspection and the state of the owners' association.
  • Debts that come with the propertyUnpaid property tax (IBI) and owners' association fees that could fall on the property.
What we check, layer by layer
Negotiate

Offer, reservation and deposit

  • Price negotiationWith the review findings in hand, which is where the real negotiation happens.
  • Reservation agreementTo secure the property while the review is completed, without committing more than necessary.
  • Deposit contract (arras)We draft or review it so your deposit is protected.
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Sign

Mortgage, notary and Land Registry

  • MortgageWe guide you and present financing options that suit your purchase.
  • Coordinating the signingNotary, lender and the other party, with deadlines under control.
  • Purchase taxesWe explain which tax applies to you and how much, before you commit.
  • Registration at the Land RegistryWe make sure the purchase is registered in your name.
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Before you sign

The five layers we check.

What you can't see at a viewing is what costs the most money later.

  1. 01

    Land Registry

    Who the real owner is and what charges, mortgages or attachments weigh on the property.

  2. 02

    Cadastre

    That the floor area and description match the Land Registry and what you see at the viewing.

  3. 03

    Planning

    Occupancy certificate, licences and works that cannot be legalised.

  4. 04

    Owners' association

    Approved special levies, outstanding debts, building inspection and condition of the building.

  5. 05

    Taxes

    What you will pay when buying and whether the property carries unpaid property tax.

How we work

Four steps to your new home.

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  1. 01

    You tell us what you're looking for

    Area, budget, timing and what you are not prepared to compromise on.

  2. 02

    We search and view with you

    We show you what fits and rule out what doesn't.

  3. 03

    Review before the deposit

    A qualified lawyer reviews the property before you put down a single euro.

  4. 04

    Deposit, notary and keys

    We are with you until signing and handover.

And after you buy

Your first year at home.

Getting the keys is not the end. This is what usually comes next, in the order it arrives, and we take care of it too.

  1. Signing day

    Home insurance

    The right one for your home and your mortgage, ready before you sign.

    Request insurance →
  2. Before moving in

    Renovation

    We get the home ready before you move in: budget, works and supervision, with trusted tradespeople.

    Request a quote →
  3. Day one

    Change the locks

    Nobody knows how many copies of the keys exist. Locks and alarms, with trusted suppliers.

    Ask us →
  4. The first week

    Removals

    We take care of it: we organise it with trusted companies and coordinate your arrival.

    Request a quote →
  5. All year round

    Maintenance

    Plumbing, electrics and small repairs whenever you need them.

    Ask us →

Not going to live in it?

We find you a tenant and manage the letting.

Go to HabitaPropietario →

Google reviews

In the words of those who have already bought.

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  • «When you make such an important purchase, you realise how essential it is to have someone you can completely trust, with experience, who really looks after your interests.»
    Jordi B.Home purchase · translated from Spanish
  • «We especially want to mention Francesc, a professional, approachable and honest person who was with us throughout the whole process in an excellent way.»
    GuadalupeHome purchase · translated from Spanish
  • «Complete trust! From day one we felt looked after in every aspect and step of the purchase by a great professional.»
    Marcos E.Home purchase · translated from Spanish

New build

Looking for a new build?

We have developments on our books, and for all of them we check the developer's documentation before you reserve.

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Frequently asked questions

What buyers ask us.

How much does the service cost?

It depends on the assignment: searching from scratch is not the same as reviewing a flat you have already found. We give it to you in writing before we start, with no surprises.

Can you review a flat I found myself?

Yes. You can hire us just for the legal review before signing the deposit contract, even if the flat is being sold by another agency or a private seller.

Can you help me with the mortgage?

We guide you and present financing options that suit your purchase. The choice and the contract are always yours, with whichever lender you prefer.

What is the Land Registry extract (nota simple) and why does it matter?

It is the summary from the Land Registry: who the owner is and what charges the property carries. It is the first thing we look at, but not the only one.

What taxes does the buyer pay?

For resale homes, property transfer tax (ITP); for new builds, VAT and stamp duty (AJD). The amount depends on the price and your circumstances, and we calculate it before you commit.

Do you also work with new builds?

Yes. We have developments on our books and we also review the developer's documentation and the guarantees for payments made on account.

Registered

Every signature, with its number.

Lawyer, property administrator and registered estate agent in the same office. You can check every registration.

  1. Il·lustre Col·legi de l'Advocacia de Barcelona (Barcelona Bar Association)
    ICAB · member no.48.200Practising lawyer
  2. Registered property administrator
    Member no.6857Registered property administrator
  3. Col·legis i associació d'agents immobiliaris, API (estate agents' association)
    API · member no.4143Registered estate agent (API)
  4. Registre d'Agents Immobiliaris de Catalunya (Catalan register of estate agents), AICAT 12533
    AICAT register no.12533Registered agency