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Your buying agent on the Costa del Sol

Your eyes on the ground in Málaga.

I represent foreign buyers on the Costa del Sol — sourcing the property, assessing it honestly, and negotiating on your side. One client at a time, from the first call to long after the keys.

Independent · buyer-side onlyOne client at a timeBritish, based in Málaga · fluent Spanish & English
Why work with a buying agent

Most agents here represent both sides — a conflict of interest. I only represent you.

That difference is what my day is built around — the filtering before you fly, the viewings, the questions asked in Spanish, and the honest answer when a property isn’t right. I know exactly where the fear lives in this process, and how to take it out of it.

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The Lunessa Method

Everything I handle — first call to keys, and beyond.

Five phases, one person across all of them. This is the full service, written out plainly, so you know exactly what a fully managed purchase includes — right through to the internet being on when you arrive.

Discovery & strategy

The beginning — what you actually want, and what it costs.

  • Consultation & needs mappingA detailed discovery session to define lifestyle requirements, target areas, property specifications, budget and financing parameters.
  • Broad market sourcingActively scanning the open market, shared agent databases and industry contacts to find matching homes — never limiting you to in-house stock.
  • Property pre-screeningReviewing listings, specs, building details and neighbourhood locations in advance, to filter out mismatches before you book a single visit.
  • Market valuation analysisComparing recent sales and local pricing trends on target homes, so you make well-informed offers.

Coordination & showings

Seeing the right homes — in person or by video.

  • Viewing itinerary managementOrganising efficient, multi-property viewing schedules, with access, keys and routes coordinated with selling agents and owners.
  • Remote viewing supportVideo-call walkthroughs and on-the-ground neighbourhood context when you can’t attend in person.
  • Objective property assessmentCandid, unbiased feedback on layout, light, noise and condition — plus high-level renovation ideas before bringing in qualified trades for exact quotes.

Offer, negotiation & transaction

Protecting your money through the deal.

  • Strategic negotiationStructuring offers and negotiating price, terms, deposit schedules and fixtures to protect your financial interests.
  • Legal & technical coordinationLiaising directly with your lawyer and mortgage broker on document flow, title checks, cadastral verification and financing milestones.
  • Contract guidanceReviewing reservation agreements and the deposit contract (contrato de arras) alongside legal counsel — protecting deposits and keeping conditions clear.

Closing & handover

The notary, the deed, and the keys.

  • Pre-closing walkthroughInspecting the property just before signing to verify condition, included inventory and the agreed handover terms.
  • Notary & deed coordinationPreparing documents alongside the Notary (Notaría) — cadastral certificates, energy certificates and community-debt clearances.
  • Closing accompanimentAttending the deed signing (Escritura Pública) with you to assist with communication, finalise payments and take possession of the keys.

Post-closing concierge

Beyond the keys — settling you in.

The part many agencies skip
  • Utility setup & transferAccount ownership transfers and direct debits for electricity, water and gas.
  • Home connectivityArranging high-speed internet and telecom installations.
  • Administrative onboardingCommunity of owners (comunidad) registration and local property tax (IBI) admin.
  • Local professional sourcingEstablished local contacts and the right tradespeople — locksmiths, cleaners, painters, builders — for your specific project.
  • Ongoing local supportAn accessible local point of contact for questions and advice as you settle into your new home.
A feel for the stock

A few of what’s currently on my books across the Costa del Sol — real homes, not staged examples.

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Marbella East · Las Chapas

The Las Chapas Townhouse€360,000resale

2 beds · 2 baths · 75 m²

Inside a gated resort with three pools, a gym and 24-hour security. The draw is the south-west rooftop solarium, with sea views and the Artola dunes a walk away.

Ref R5468389

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Fuengirola · El Higuerón

El Higuerón€620,000

2 beds · 2 baths · 86 m² · terrace 19 m²

A new development set high above the coast in El Higuerón, with uninterrupted Mediterranean views. Homes come with a fully equipped designer kitchen and integrated home automation — plus access to an outdoor and heated indoor pool, a spa and a gym.

Delivery Q4 2028

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Estepona · Atalaya

Villa Monte Biarritz€1,095,000resale

3 beds · 3 baths · 196 m² · exterior 492 m²

One of only eight homes in a boutique community with a shared pool. Flat, easy plot — shops and cafes an easy walk, the beach under fifteen minutes on foot.

Ref R5468371

Every room walked before they flew, the NIE, the bank — even the furniture handled. One buyer secured their Benalmádena flat without ever leaving their kitchen table back home.

A real purchase · read the story →

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A free, thirty-minute first call — budget, towns, timing. If what you want doesn’t exist at your number, I’ll say so on that call.

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