First we visit, then we talk
Every complex we recommend has been visited in person by at least one team member. If a property is far away, we won't list it without a prior visit.
★ Since 2014 · 12 coasts · 3,800+ properties
We buy Spain with a cool head and southern temperament
Costa Estate — independent real-estate agency. We help buyers choose houses and apartments in Spain without getting lost among notaries, banks and five types of taxes.
We don't sell images or promises, but real properties we have personally visited, verified in the registry, and are ready to keep in the catalogue even without a seller's bonus.
Buying a house in Spain only seems simple in adverts. In reality it involves the NIE, opening an account at a local bank, the difference between Nota Simple and Cédula, the nuances of IBI, the rules of the community of owners, tourist-rental permits — and dozens of other details that quietly turn into problems a year after the deal.
We started as a small team of agents in Alicante and over 12 years have accompanied more than 600 families in their transactions. Today Costa Estate has lawyers, local agents, an after-sales department and its own base of more than 3,800 properties that we review ourselves, without relying on third-party feeds.
Our format is long-term relationships. A deal takes 2–3 months, but questions about taxes, renovations and rentals come up for years. That's why we don't work «by conversion»: if a property isn't right, we say so clearly, even if it stretches out the process.
Numbers
Honest balance of 12 years of work
No rounding up. The figures are updated at the start of each quarter based on CRM data and the transaction log.
624+
transactions since 2014
71% are repeat clients or their referrals
3,800+
verified properties in the active base
photos and documents reviewed manually
12
coasts and major cities
from Girona to Málaga, the Balearics and the Canaries
96%
deals closed on time
by the «time to deed signing» indicator
Principles
Six rules we never turn a blind eye to
These are not marketing slogans but internal standards — breaking any of them is deducted from the agent's bonus.
Nota Simple before the viewing
We request the registry extract before taking the client to view the property. If there's a lien, mortgage or illegal extension, it's spotted right away.
The same price in all languages
The catalogue price does not vary based on the client's country. No surcharges by nationality — commission is transparent and included in the price.
An independent lawyer in every deal
They work for the buyer, not for us. We prepare the arras, the deed, verify community debts and taxes — no surprises at the notary.
Turn-key deal in 60 days
The standard scenario is 8–10 weeks from reservation to keys. If we run late, the client receives a partial commission refund. This rule is in the contract.
Support doesn't end with the keys
We help with utility connections, insurance, the community, the tax return for non-residents and rentals — the first year is free.
Team
Book an appointment with a specialist →
14 people who make Alicante worth visiting
Brokers, lawyers, mortgage specialist, property photographer and after-sales manager. All — in the same office on Calle del Mar.
Anna Sokolova
Artem Gusev
Elena Kim
Igor Morozov
María Vlasenko
History
From one office in Alicante to twelve coasts
We grew slowly — that was a conscious decision. We don't franchise or buy third-party databases.
2014
Start
Two agents in a small office on Calle del Mar, Alicante. First deal — an apartment in Benidorm for €95,000.
2018
Legal department
We brought in lawyers from the Alicante Bar full-time — solving the «find a trustworthy lawyer» problem inside the agency.
2021
Balearics and Costa del Sol
We opened representative offices in Palma and Málaga. Launched our own base with photographic verification of every property.
2026
3,800+ properties
14 people on the team, after-sales service in three regions, portal in four languages. And no franchises.
Geography
Where we have our own agents
It's not just coverage — these are people on the ground who can attend a viewing in 40 minutes and know their councillors by name.
Main office
- Alicante · Calle del Mar 24
- Brokers, legal department, after-sales
- Mon–Sun, 9:00–20:00
Branches
- Málaga · Calle Larios 8
- Palma de Mallorca · Passeig Mallorca 14
- Barcelona · Carrer de Provença 290
Local agents
- Benidorm · Calpe · Altea
- Torrevieja · Orihuela Costa
- Marbella · Estepona
- Valencia · Cullera
- South Tenerife
Licences and partners
Documents you can verify
All our licences and memberships are publicly verifiable — we provide the registry number, not a pretty footer badge.
RAICV № 0921
Registry of Real-Estate Agents of the Comunidad Valenciana. Mandatory licence to operate in the region.
API Alicante
Member of the Official Association of Real-Estate Agents.
Professional liability insurance
Liability policy for €600,000 — Mapfre. Covers agent errors and legal risks of the transaction.
Agreements with banks
Direct agreements with Sabadell, BBVA, Bankinter and CaixaBank — we speed up mortgage processing for non-residents.
Featured in the press:
Idealista
Levante–EMV
Forbes Spain
Spain Real Estate
El País Inmobiliario
Inversión & Finanzas
Better to meet in person. Visit us at the Alicante office — or we start with a call.
A 30-minute conversation with no commitment: we explain the region according to your budget, calculate the taxes and send you a selection of 3–5 properties the same day.
What awaits you after the first contact
- Within 24 hours personal broker available and a selection of 3–5 properties
- Within 7 days trip to the area and viewings in your preferred format
- Within 60 days turn-key deal — from reservation to keys
- One year free utility, tax and rental management