Independent Buyer-Side Advisory
Confident Property Purchase in Spain for Hungarian Buyers
MÁTYÁS & SOLÀ offers independent, buyer-side real estate advisory for Hungarians in Barcelona, Costa del Maresme, and Menorca. We are not real estate agents and never represent sellers. Our mission is to reduce risk, clarify the figures, and secure better terms before you commit.
Buyer-Side Only, No Conflict of Interest
No Seller Representation, No Hidden Fees.
Investor-Level Analysis
Realistic Value Range, Risk Assessment, Clear Decision.
Negotiation and Terms Planning
Not just the price, but also the terms matter.
Local Reality 'Translated'
Transparent Guidance in the Spanish Context, 20 Years of Local Expertise.
Structured Process from Start to Finish
No Surprises or Rushing. Strategic, Data-Driven Execution from Start to Finish.
Costa del Maresme
Barcelona’s northern coast, fantastic beaches, ‘liveable investment’ micro-areas. Good properties are rare. A quick, disciplined decision is always required. Price, condition, legal, and technical risks: we manage them comprehensively.
Costa Brava
Seasonal, with significant local variations. Not every street is a good investment. Permits, accessibility, noise, and neighborhood rental potential must be clarified in advance. We only proceed if the risk and price ‘align’.
Menorca
Scarcity of supply, many unique rules and local specificities. Quality and strong local knowledge matter more than the ‘WoW factor’. Due diligence + negotiation: for a smooth closing.
How We Work
We don’t promise miracles; instead, we offer a meticulously developed system. From the initial 15-minute call to closing, we remain firmly on the buyer’s side: initial screening, price and risk analysis, followed by legal and technical due diligence coordination. In negotiations, we don’t just focus on the price; we also plan deadlines, terms, and the ‘arras’ / deposit strategy.
What You Need to Know Before Buying
In Spain, it’s not enough to simply ‘agree and sign.’ Before paying an ‘arras’ (deposit), you must verify the property and its encumbrances, permits, community fees, technical condition, and realistic deadlines. Here, the buyer always pays the taxes and numerous additional costs, so the budget must be precise from the outset.
Early Identified Pitfalls
Sea-view home, but the paperwork doesn’t match reality. We: Registry + Cadastre checks, permit/planning review, offer with clear conditions and deadlines. Outcome: renegotiate or exit clean. Risk avoided: costly legalisation/fines.
Legal risk
Costa Del Maresme
Older house sold as “cosmetic only” — then surprises show up. We: technical visit, real budget + contingency, price negotiation tied to documented scope. Outcome: buy at the right price or walk away. Risk avoided: overruns + delays.
Renovation
Costa Del Maresme / Barcelona
Buying for holiday rentals, but community rules/local legal limits block it. We: bylaws + local rules check, 3 revenue scenarios, alternative plan (mid-term). Outcome: decision based on reality. Risk avoided: buying for an illegal model.
Holiday rent
Costa Del Maresme / Menorca
Rustic land in Menorca looks perfect, but development is heavily restricted. We: land classification + planning check, utilities/access reality, non-negotiables set early. Outcome: avoid a dead-end project.
Rustic land
Menorca
Pay a deposit today, someone else is ready.” We: document-first rule, deposit terms with refund triggers, milestone-based negotiation. Outcome: keep control without losing the deal. Risk avoided: losing the deposit due to bad clauses.
Deposit push
Menorca
International buyer gets hit by taxes and total costs late. We: full cost sheet (tax, notary, registry, fees), banking/legal path early, timeline. Outcome: no surprises. Risk avoided: last-minute deal collapse.
Costs & tax
Maresme/Menorca/Barcelona
Barcelona: a “loft” looks like a flat, but it’s a commercial unit or has no cédula de habitabilidad. We verify permitted use + registry, licences, and mortgageability; then renegotiate or exit. Risk avoided: no mortgage and hard resale.
No cédula
Barcelona
*Examples from common cases. Without client data due to confidentiality obligations*
How We Work
5 Key Steps. Zero Ambiguity.
The Blueprint provides direction, and the Investment Brief clarifies the decision: BUY / RENEGOTIATE / EXIT.
Fit Call + Blueprint: Goals, Buy Box, Rules of Engagement
We begin with a 15-minute screening call. If there's a fit, the Blueprint will be prepared, outlining: goals, actual budget, buy box, regional strategy, and deal rules. This enables you to quickly filter out irrelevant options and confidently pursue promising deals.
Sourcing & Initial Screening: Only What Fits Your Strategy
We assist with sourcing and initial screening. We request key documents, identify typical red flags, and provide a preliminary fair-value assessment. This results in fewer unnecessary viewings and a more refined shortlist.
Offer and Negotiation: Price + Terms + Arras Strategy
Before making an offer, we plan the negotiation: price, terms, deadlines, furniture, and repairs. The arras / deposit and exit points are critical, as they determine your risk exposure. We 'engineer' the terms, rather than just haggling.
Due Diligence + Investment Brief
We coordinate the financial (loan), legal, and technical due diligence (lawyer, bank, technical expert). We compile the Investment Brief: Risk Register, fair value range, maximum price, negotiation requests — and a clear decision: BUY / RENEGOTIATE / EXIT.
Closing and Follow-up: Smooth Handover, Optional Support
We manage the schedule until closing: documents, notary, deadlines, and financing dependencies. After closing, we assist with setup (utilities, insurance, management). Monthly portfolio support is also available upon request.