How it works

Our goal is to find a property that is tailored to you. We place great emphasis on understanding your needs as the buyer.

We do not want to end up serving developers and offering only their projects. That is why you will not find page after page of listings here — we work from your specific brief and look for properties on the ground that fit what you have in mind.

Give us the chance to present our work to you in person, so you understand why personal contact matters to us. Only once we know you can we search for property the way we would search for ourselves.

What does buying a property abroad actually look like? Let us walk you through it briefly…

Active search

After our first contact we try to arrange a personal meeting, where we listen to your wishes and requirements so that the search itself — together with our partners abroad — can be run the way we would run it for ourselves. Taste and expectations tend to look different from a distance.

Together with our partners abroad we shortlist properties worth presenting to the client.

Where possible we use virtual viewings, so the client can picture a property properly right at the start. From our long experience this phase is mainly informative — it matters for building a picture of what the local market offers at that moment. The truth is that the vast majority of our clients bought a property that was not in the original selection.

Arranging the viewing

Now we reach the phase we consider the single most important one in the whole process. We can arrange a viewing abroad from A to Z — planning the trip, booking flights and accommodation, arranging transport and so on. It is entirely up to you how much you hand over to us and how much you prefer to arrange yourself. For us the decisive factor in buying property abroad is the “genius loci”, the spirit of the place.

Our long experience keeps confirming the same outcome: a client flies out with one idea in mind and flies home with the keys to a completely different property. That is why we place such weight on this phase, and why we explain from the very start that if you are serious about buying, there is no point waiting for the listing that will enchant you — you fly there and look around in person.

Legal and transaction services

Here we reach the closing stage, where law firms carry out the legal due diligence so that every statutory condition for the administrative sale process is met.

Preparing the transaction documentation goes without saying, as does help with every step the purchase requires locally (obtaining a tax number, opening a bank account and so on).

Every country has its specifics — but that is exactly why we are here: to guide you through the process so that it feels no different from buying property at home.

Once the paperwork is done and the purchase price is paid, the last and most enjoyable step follows: the handover of the property and your dream coming true.

Voilà… all that is left is to buy the furniture, a toothbrush, and enjoy your new home.

After care

Buying a property takes time, and throughout it we stay in regular contact with our clients. Whether the process runs for a few months or turns into a long search, we keep sharing the information that leads to a successful deal and keeps both sides completely certain of where they stand.

We genuinely enjoy building a relationship that does not end with handing over the keys — it starts there.

It is a great honour that our clients still want to talk to us afterwards, so it is hardly a surprise that we have met up with them countless times since.

Our clients’ satisfaction comes first. Their wish to stay in touch is the proof of it — and a second payment for us.

Frequently asked questions

These are the questions clients ask us most. If yours is not here, write to us.

How does buying property abroad work?

We start with a personal meeting to understand what you are looking for. Then, with our local partners, we search for suitable properties and arrange a viewing on the ground, from flights to transport. Legal checks, the tax number, a bank account and completion at the notary follow. After the keys change hands we stay in touch.

Do I have to fly out for the viewing?

We recommend it, and in our experience it is the most important part of the whole process. The vast majority of our clients fly out with one idea and come home with the keys to something quite different. A virtual tour helps at the start, but we do not recommend deciding at a distance.

Do you arrange flights, accommodation and transport?

Yes, we can organise the viewing from start to finish — planning the trip, flights, accommodation, transport on the ground and the viewing schedule itself. How much you leave to us and how much you arrange yourself is entirely up to you.

What do you charge for your services?

We settle our fee at the first meeting, before the search begins, so you know where you stand from the outset. Tell us what you are looking for and where, and we will give you a specific answer.

How long does buying property abroad take?

From the chosen property to signing it is usually two to four months, depending on the country. The search itself varies — some clients decide on the first viewing, others take a year. We never push, because you buy a property like this once.

Do I need a tax number and a bank account abroad?

Yes, practically always. Without a local tax number you cannot buy — NIF in Portugal, NIE in Spain, codice fiscale in Italy, OIB in Croatia. A bank account is needed for taxes and utilities. We arrange both for you.

How much will I pay on top of the purchase price?

Depending on the country, budget for four to fifteen per cent. In Croatia it tends to be four to eight, in Portugal ten to twelve, in Spain nine to twelve and in Italy ten to fifteen. You will find the breakdown on each country’s page.

Does buying a property give me a residence permit?

No. The Spanish golden visa was abolished in 2025 and the Portuguese one has not covered property since 2023. As a citizen of the Czech Republic you do not need a residence permit in EU countries and may own property freely.

Can I get a mortgage on a property abroad?

Local banks usually lend non-residents sixty to seventy per cent of the price and ask for proof of income and a local tax number. Some clients instead borrow against a property at home. We can help with either and are happy to compare the two.

Can I let the property while I am not there?

In most destinations yes, but the rules differ and are tightening in tourist centres. Portugal requires an Alojamento Local licence, Croatia a tourism categorisation. If yield is part of your plan, we check the options before you reserve.

Why are there no listings on your website?

Because we would be showing you what developers need to sell rather than what you are looking for. There are more than enough listings online, and most of our clients bought a property that appeared in no original selection. We search only once we have your brief.

Do you work in countries other than those on your website?

Yes. We work mostly around the Mediterranean, but our clients’ briefs have taken us to Asia and Central America too. We work with trusted partners beyond the countries listed here, so do get in touch even with an unusual destination.