Buying a house abroad, in a language and legal system you don't know, is a real challenge. That is exactly why buying agents exist: a buying agent is a professional who works solely on the buyer's side.
A different job from an estate agent
A traditional estate agent is instructed by the seller: they earn their commission when their client's property finds a buyer. Nothing wrong with that, but it means their advice serves the sale first. A buying agent, on the other hand, is instructed by you. They have no property to shift and can therefore tell you honestly when a property isn't worth the price or hides a problem.
In practice, what do we do for you?
- We listen to your plans and test them against the reality of the local market.
- We search the whole market: agencies, private sellers, our local network, properties not yet advertised.
- We view and filter properties, and only present the ones that really match.
- We negotiate the price and terms, then secure the transaction with the right legal checks.
- We stay by your side until the signing of the title deed, and for your first steps in settling in.
Why it is particularly useful on the Costa Brava
The market here is fragmented: lots of small local agencies, listings in Catalan or Spanish, and asking prices that are sometimes a long way from the real value. Without local knowledge, you lose time, and sometimes a lot of money. Having lived here for more than fifteen years makes all the difference.
In short: a buying agent turns a complex long-distance process into a supported project, step by step, in English or French.
