Buyers Package
Discover our buyers package, designed to simplify and redefine the property-buying experience in Barcelona.
What We Guarantee
We are your partner beyond the property search, offering support with every personal, financial, and legal implication that comes with buying a home.
We work with the sole objective of obtaining the best outcome for you, the buyer, and are never influenced by local agencies or homeowners.
Thanks to our valuation and price analysis tools, combined with access to privately listed homes, we guarantee you'll secure the best result for your budget.
Our services are fully available remotely if needed and include a 24/7 open line of communication to ensure you're supported every step of the way.
The APAZ Purchase Journey
Phase 1
Getting to Know You
We begin by truly understanding who you are, what you’re looking for, and how we can bring your vision to life.
What we do
- Understand your desired timeframe for buying and your availability for the in-person visit to Barcelona.
- Establish a budget range that balances your needs with the price realities of the market.
- Identify if you will need additional services such as renovation support, mortgage guidance, or visa assistance.
Why it matters
Understanding your unique needs and situation from day one allows us to craft an effective action plan for the purchase.
Phase 2
Final Preparations
We finalize the foundation of the search by presenting your customised action plan and ensure you fully understand and are prepared for all upcoming phases.
What we do
- Present the timeline for your custom-made plan, covering all future key phases.
- Deliver an informative market presentation that covers specific districts and pricing trends relevant to your case.
- Begin creating a search criteria (features, size, area) that best balances your priorities with the realities of the market.
Why it matters
Gaining a deep understanding of the future process and the local market will empower you to make informed and rapid decisions in key moments.
Phase 3
Exploring Your Options
In exciting this phase, we expand your perspective of what’s available on the market and how far your budget can go with different criteria.
What we do
- Provide you with a wide selection of promising properties across diverse districts, property types, and price points.
- For each property, provide in-depth valuations, in addition to return rate and appreciation projections.
- Gather feedback from you to start creating a more applicable and results-oriented search criteria.
Why it matters
This phase increases your market knowledge, helps you understand your priorities, and allows us to narrow down the search.
Phase 4
Creating Your Shortlist
Now that your search has become more targeted and specific, together we start making a shortlist of the most promising options.
What we do
- Look over your progressive feedback on previously proposed options to create a shortlist of the most promising ones.
- For each option, conduct thorough research into its history, previously listed prices, and number of previous owners.
- Conduct initial visits on your behalf to verify the authenticity of the listings before you see them.
Why it matters
Creating a shortlist of filtered and verified options ensures we will not waste time in the future on problematic properties.
Phase 5
Your Barcelona Visit
Your journey comes to life as you experience Barcelona as a VIP and view the filtered shortlist in person.
What we do
- Organize the full itinerary for your visit, balancing property viewings with leisure activities and great restaurants.
- Lead viewings, carefully evaluating interior layouts, building conditions, amenities, and neighborhood surroundings.
- Arrange additional visits with trusted architects to assess renovation possibilities immediately (if needed).
Why it matters
Thoroughly evaluating properties in person is key at this stage, where prioritising your remaining options becomes crucial.
Phase 6
Reflecting & Preparing Your Offer
After your visit, we continue by going over all the options still standing and preparing a calculated offer and negotiation strategy.
What we do
- For each option, recap previously completed valuations, property history research, and in-person observations.
- Provide you with our honest assessment and whether we believe it’s worth moving forward with.
- If you are ready, we prepare a strategic offer and negotiation strategy based on anticipated seller responses.
Why it matters
We empower you with all the necessary context and knowledge to make an informed decision in this key phase.
Phase 7
Ensuring Peace of Mind (Due Diligence)
Once negotiations conclude, we deeply investigate your property and the owner from every angle to prevent any future issues.
What we do
- Confirm the seller's right to sell and verify that there are no hidden ownership or possession disputes.
- Perform checks on the title of the property to ensure there are no outstanding legal or financial obligations.
- Thoroughly evaluate structural integrity and confirm compliance with local regulations and zoning laws.
Why it matters
It is crucial to be fully confident in a property before entering an irreversible contract and paying the down payment.
Phase 8
Securing Your Agreement (Arras Contract)
We ensure this agreement, which formalizes your intent to buy, is effectively managed and that you are fully protected.
What we do
- Draft or thoroughly review the contract, ensuring that all clauses are fair, customary, and in your interest.
- Translate the contract and go over it with you to ensure your full understanding before signing.
- Accompany you during the signing or represent you through a mandate of representation.
Why it matters
A clear, protective agreement ensures your purchase is legally safeguarded, allowing smooth progress towards full ownership.
Phase 9
Making It Official (Escritura Signing)
In this final phase of the buying process, we ensure the transfer of ownership is done correctly and customary.
What we do
- Same points as for the Arras contract.
- Coordinate the notary signing and prepare all necessary documentation, including mortgage agreements if applicable.
- Confirm clear and unrestricted transfer of ownership, verifying all agreed-upon conditions and inclusions.
- Handle all post-signing administrative formalities such as tax payments, property registration, and community notification
Why it matters
Because we effectively handle all the formalities that come with this contract, you can fully enjoy your new home with peace of mind.
Phase 10
Welcome to Barcelona
Our commitment extends far beyond the last contract, as we ensure you comfortably settle into your new home and city.
What we do
- Help you set up essential utilities (electricity, water, internet), ensuring convenience upon your move-in.
- Provide you with a list of reliable professionals to assist with essential services in the future (plumbers, electricians, cleaning services).
- Offer personalized recommendations and guidance to help you and your family smoothly integrate into the local community.
Why it matters
With no end date, you will continue to have our support with anything needed to make Barcelona your new home.
Additional Included Services
We extend our services beyond the property search, and provide full support with everything else that comes with buying a home as a foreigner.
What we do
NIE & Bank Account Setup
Obtain your essential NIE (Foreigner Identification Number) and facilitate opening a non-resident bank account required for transactions.
Comprehensive Legal Support
Provide complete legal support from our in-house lawyer, who brings twenty years of experience in residential real estate law.
Fund Transfer Assistance
Assist you with exchanging and securely transferring significant funds from abroad, fully compliant with local AML regulations.
Renovation Advisory & Oversight
Offer advice and oversight for renovations, ensuring they align precisely with your goals and are executed to the highest standards.
Optional Third-Party Services
As part of the package, we can also connect you with vetted third-party professionals and effectively integrate their services into the process.
What we can do
Mortgage Brokers
Connect you with trusted mortgage brokers who can assist you to obtain the most optimal financing terms possible
Immigration Lawyers
Connect you with specialized immigration lawyers who can effectively and rapidly obtain visas for you and your family.
Property Management Providers
Connect you with property management companies that can ensure optimal returns and proper maintenance of your home.
Architects & Designers
Connect you with experienced architects who can effectively plan, manage, and execute a renovation for you
Note: While APAZ can coordinate and integrate these third-party services into the buying process, the fees of the professionals who offer them are not included.
Get in Touch
Stop wasting time and start finding your dream home! Fill out the contact form to schedule your complimentary initial consultation.