Buying with iPropertiesHQ

Appoint an independent buyer's advisor on the Costa del Sol. 100% buyer advocacy, cross-agency property sourcing, rigorous due diligence, and no direct fee to you.

Independent Buyer Advisory & Acquisition

The Private Buyer Advisory Standard for the Costa del Sol

Acquiring prime real estate in Marbella, Benahavís, or Sotogrande should not involve juggling twenty listing brokers, navigating outdated property portals, or negotiating unrepresented. We act exclusively as your private acquisition advisor—scanning the entire open market and private network, conducting forensic technical due diligence, and negotiating with your interests first.

100%Dedicated Advocacy

We represent solely your interests as the buyer—never conflicting seller mandates.

€0 Extra CostSeller-Paid Commission

In Spain, real estate commission is customarily paid by the seller — in most cases this means no separate fee to you as the buyer.

100% MarketCross-Agency Reach

Active sourcing across agency listings, master developers, and private off-market opportunities.

Pre-AuditTechnical & Legal

Nota Simple, Catastro boundaries, urbanistic zoning, and debt checks verified before any deposit.

Strategic Buyer Perspective

Why Browsing Spanish Portals Alone Costs Luxury Buyers Time and Capital

The Costa del Sol property landscape is fragmented. A single luxury villa is often listed simultaneously by 10 to 15 different agencies—frequently with conflicting square meterage, inconsistent asking prices, and outdated availability.

When you inquire directly through a portal, you are connected with the listing agent whose legal and financial mandate is to protect the seller's price and clear their own inventory. By contrast, an independent buyer's advisor filters out phantom listings, audits closed transaction comparables from the Land Registry (*Colegio de Registradores*), and negotiates objectively with zero loyalty to the vendor.

"A buyer's advisor transforms a confusing, multi-broker search into a single, disciplined advisory channel with direct access to every property on the coast."

The Single Point of Contact Model

  • ✓One trusted advisory desk: You communicate with one senior advisor instead of receiving calls from dozens of competing brokers.
  • ✓Unified viewing itineraries: We coordinate viewings across multiple agencies and developers into seamless, curated days.
  • ✓Unfiltered valuation intelligence: We tell you honestly when a property is overpriced relative to true historical registry comps.
  • ✓Full legal team coordination: We interface directly with your chosen Spanish solicitor (*abogado*) and tax advisor.
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Core Advisory Disciplines

How We Protect and Advance Your Purchase

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1. Unrestricted Cross-Agency Market Sourcing

In Spain, professional agencies share inventory through multi-broker networks. As your buyer's advisor, we are not limited to in-house properties—we search every agency portfolio, private owner listing, and master development across the Costa del Sol.

Zero Blind Spots · Complete Transparency
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2. Off-Market & Phase 0 Pre-Launch Seeding

Many of the finest trophy villas and newly approved developments never appear on public portals. We actively pursue off-market and pre-launch opportunities through direct outreach to developers and private owners, aiming to secure allocations and private viewings before assets enter the open market.

Priority Pricing · Founding Allocations
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3. Independent Technical & Legal Verification

Before you sign a reservation agreement or transfer funds, we perform preliminary checks on the Land Registry (*Nota Simple*), verify Catastral boundaries, check for unlicensed construction extensions, confirm Community debts, and verify First Occupancy Licenses (*LPO*).

Risk Mitigation · Structural Due Diligence
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4. Evidence-Based Valuation & Negotiation

Asking prices on portals often include substantial speculative margins. We evaluate properties using actual closed transaction data, price per square meter benchmarks across specific micro-enclaves, and physical construction quality to structure strong, defensible offers.

Defensible Offers · Capital Protection
Acquisition Models Compared

Navigating Alone vs. Dedicated Buyer Advisory

Why structured buyer representation protects your capital and sanity.

Acquisition DimensionSearching Portals DirectlyiPropertiesHQ Dedicated Buyer Advisory
RepresentationListing agent represents the seller's financial interest100% Dedicated to your buyer interests
Market CoverageFragmented across dozens of agency websites and duplicate adsActive sourcing across agencies, developers, and off-market channels
Pricing GuidanceRelies on advertised asking prices with unknown markupsAnchored in verified Land Registry closed comparables
Viewing CoordinationBuyer manages 10-15 different agent schedules individuallyCurated, single-itinerary viewing tours organized for you
Cost to BuyerStandard 5% commission paid by seller anywayTypically no extra fee — commission split agreed with listing agency
Acquisition Roadmap

The 4-Stage Buyer Acquisition Journey

A transparent, risk-managed path from initial brief to Notary completion.

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Acquisition Brief

Detailed consultation covering micro-location preferences, architectural requirements, budget limits, tax residency structuring, and timeline.

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Curated Viewing Tour

We pre-screen candidate properties physically and assemble a focused itinerary, accompanying you to every viewing with candid, critical feedback.

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Forensic Due Diligence

Independent legal checks with your solicitor: Nota Simple, Catastral surface match, planning licenses, IBI tax receipts, and Community status.

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Closing & Completion

Structuring the Arras contract, coordinating bank escrow or mortgage valuations, and accompanying you to the Public Notary for Title Deed signing.

Confidential Acquisition Brief

Submit Your Property Criteria

Define your target parameters. Daniel Herovic will personally review your brief and prepare a tailored market review within 24 hours.

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Daniel Herovic — Founder & Managing Director, iPropertiesHQ
Principal Buyer Advisor

Private Client Advisory with Daniel Herovic

Founder & Managing Director of iPropertiesHQ. Advising private individuals, family offices, and investors on prime property acquisition, due diligence, and negotiation advocacy across Marbella, Benahavís, Estepona, and Sotogrande.

WhatsApp Daniel Privately +34 614 395 451

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Questions About Buying with iPropertiesHQ

In most cases, there is no extra advisory fee to the buyer. In Spain, real estate commission is customarily paid by the seller, and listing agencies will typically share that commission with the agent who brings a qualified buyer — the exact split is agreed with each listing agency on a per-property basis.

Yes. We actively source and track properties across agencies and developers on the Costa del Sol. If you find a property on any portal or broker website, you can send it to us. We will independently verify its legal status, audit the asking price, and coordinate private viewings directly on your behalf.

Open-market properties are publicly advertised on real estate portals. Off-market properties are held confidentially by private owners or developers who require strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and buyer pre-qualification before sharing floor plans or address details.

Before transferring deposit funds, your solicitor must inspect the Land Registry Nota Simple (confirming ownership and checking for mortgages or liens), verify Catastral boundary alignment, confirm payment of municipal property taxes (IBI), and verify building licenses (LPO).

Buyers should budget approximately 10% to 12% on top of the purchase price: for resale properties, Andalusia Transfer Tax (ITP) is a flat 7%; for new builds, VAT (IVA) is 10% plus 1.2% Stamp Duty (AJD). Legal, Notary, and Land Registry fees typically total 1% to 2%.

We cross-reference the property with verified closed transactions registered in the Land Registry for that specific urbanization or micro-street, factoring in orientation, view preservation, build quality, and recent renovations.

No. You can grant a Power of Attorney (Poder Notarial) to an independent Spanish solicitor who can obtain your NIE number, open a Spanish bank account, sign the Arras contract, and complete the Title Deed at the Public Notary on your behalf.

We assist with post-completion coordination, including utility contract transfers (water, electricity, high-speed fiber), Community of Owners registration, introductions to trusted interior designers, and property management or rental advisory if required.
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