For anyone seriously considering buying a home on the Spanish coast

You don't lack information. You lack clarity.

Everyone has an opinion, about regions, prices, permits, and what you can and can't do. We put all the cards on the table, so you can make the right choice yourself. No sales pitch.

  • 20 minutes to get clarity on your situation, budget and options
  • Reviewed personally by people who do this every day, not by a form
  • One clear picture and a concrete next step. No pressure.
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The core of the problem

They look like separate problems. They're not.

Getting stuck with the wrong estate agent, being caught out by unexpected costs, wondering whether a region is really right: it feels like separate issues. It almost never is. There's almost always one cause behind it: a lack of clarity and guidance. And that's what costs you the most in the end.

The wrong region

Poorly informed or under-researched, and your return or enjoyment falls short.

Costs you didn't see coming

Tax, notary, registration: budget for roughly 10 to 13 percent on top of the asking price.

An agent with only their own listings

Then you buy whatever benefits the agent most, not what actually suits you.

Legal surprises after the fact

Title deeds, permits, community debts: invisible until it's too late.

Rental rules that differ by region

What's allowed in one municipality is banned or requires a licence in another.

Not knowing the post-Brexit rules

The 90-day Schengen limit, tighter mortgage caps, and visa options all work differently now that you're a non-EU buyer.

Every one of these is solvable. Buying a home in Spain only gets difficult when nobody who knows the process is standing beside you. We make sure you have that clarity.

Our process

Your route to Spain in 6 simple steps

Buying a home in Spain works a little differently than in the UK. With the right guidance, it stays clear and manageable.

01

Free intake call

We map out your wishes and give you immediate insight using our expertise and first tools.

02

Financial check

With our Spanish Mortgage Check you work out your options in advance. So you know exactly what's achievable.

03

Property shortlist

We filter listings using our network and our data. You only see the properties that genuinely fit.

04

Access to a vetted network

You get access to our network of English-speaking professionals: estate agents, lawyers and notaries we vet in advance. That saves you the legwork, and the risk of ending up with the wrong person.

05

Buying with certainty

From offer to notary, our expertise and checklists make sure every detail is right and you carry no risk.

06

Standing by you, always

You keep access to our updates and learning hub, and we remain your point of contact after the purchase.

Our story

We came from the commercial world. We do this differently on purpose.

The better we got at selling, the less satisfying it felt. When we started CostaConnect, we thought we'd need to put that business suit back on. Until we noticed that people mostly need level-headedness, honesty, and someone standing beside them.

It works because it's how we'd want it ourselves: honest, level-headed, and by your side.

30+Specialists in our network
250+Dreams made real
4.8 ★Trustpilot score
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The team

The people behind CostaConnect

Niels

Niels Swinkels

Advice & guidance
Robin

Robin Sleeman

Advice & guidance
Siebe

Siebe Joustra

Advice & guidance
Roos

Roos Ootes

Marketing
Jasmijn

Jasmijn Melinga

Marketing
Why this is different

An estate agent sells you a property. We help you choose.

The classic estate agent

  • Earns from the sale, so never fully neutral
  • Only knows their own listings and their own region
  • Pushes to sell, not what suits you
  • No standard legal or tax check

CostaConnect

  • Independent: we don't sell anything ourselves, we guide you
  • Access to a selected network of English-speaking partners, from estate agents to lawyers
  • Legal checks are a standard part of the process
  • In most cases free for you

Level-headed about big dreams. No hidden agenda, no half-truths.

Tangible results

What you can count on.

No cost or legal surprises

You know in advance what the property will really cost you, and everything is legally checked before you sign.

A region that suits you

Not the region that sells best, but the one that makes sense for your goal.

Access to our most trusted network

Estate agents, lawyers and notaries who meet our standard. You never have to guess who to trust.

Someone who stays by your side

From your first question to picking up the keys, and beyond.

We see this every week

Three situations from our practice.

A trusted start

Making the right match

A buyer came to us with only a rough idea of what he wanted. The first conversation felt right straight away. We put him in touch with several estate agents, and he ended up buying his flat through an agent who genuinely suited him.

Not by chance, but by making the right match.

Fully taken care of

From first question to keys

Parents were looking for guidance to buy a flat for their son. They didn't know where to start or who to trust. We took over the whole process.

Not by working faster, but by putting everything on the table.

An investment decision

From doubt to a plan

An investor was torn between several off-plan projects and wasn't sure which approach suited him best. After a clear advisory conversation, he confidently chose his direction.

Calm and clarity, no sales pitch.

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The first step

The free, no-obligation introduction call.

Personal and no obligation.

1

You pick a time that suits you

Straight through the calendar, no back-and-forth emails.

2

We map out your situation

Your wishes, your budget, where you are in the process.

3

20 minutes, one clear picture

No generic tips, but an honest assessment of where you stand and what a logical next step looks like.

Experiences from buyers like you

Here's how others experienced the process with us.

★★★★★

"Pleasant contact with the team, who understood what I was looking for and, together with a local partner agent, helped me find my dream home. The guidance and advice were greatly appreciated, and it didn't stop once the deed was signed."

Gerrit
★★★★★

"Through CostaConnect I was introduced to an excellent buying agent, and I ended up completing a purchase with the help of their buying guidance. The guidance was clear and the team was extremely helpful."

Wes Geus
★★★★★

"After a relaxed search, we found our dream flat in Spain. No rush or pressure, just all the time we needed to make the right choice. The expertise, patience and excellent preparation made the whole buying process clear and, above all, very pleasant."

Adri en Anita
★★★★★

"Really well helped and approached. She explains everything clearly: who, what and why, and what to expect. No pushing, just transparency. Over a month after completion she still called just to congratulate us."

Remco Cazier
★★★★★

"A pleasant conversation in which we were given all the information about the process of buying a holiday home."

Davey
★★★★★

"We came across you through social media, and from the very first question we were perfectly helped and advised on buying our flat in Spain. Special thanks to our adviser."

Peter en Pascale
★★★★★

"From first contact through to completion we had really good support. Clear examples of different areas and options, all handled in a friendly, professional way."

Mees Hazeleger
★★★★★

"What started as an exploratory conversation turned, a month later, into the purchase of a flat in southern Spain. The information and guidance were excellent, and both sides genuinely thought along with our wishes and goals."

Freek van Beelen
★★★★★

"We had really personal and expert guidance, and ended up with a golden tip about the location in Spain. The result: a beautiful home bought in Spain."

Peter en Daan
★★★★★

"We bought a penthouse in Estepona through CostaConnect and look back very positively on the whole process. Good communication, clear explanations and a professional approach."

Bas Britstra
★★★★★

"Vanaf het eerste moment voelde het contact met Lemke persoonlijk en professioneel. Ze nam echt de tijd om naar mijn wensen te luisteren, alles werd helder uitgelegd, zonder druk of verkooppraatjes."

Harald Hendriks
★★★★★

"Clear and quick, and the explainer videos in particular were really informative."

Nico Stokman, Guardamar del Segura
★★★★★

"Our dream became reality, and it started with you. After a kitchen-table conversation that felt right and trustworthy from the start, we were able to share our wishes. We stayed in touch even after buying our home."

Eddie en Harriët
★★★★★

"After filling in a form online, I got a call back. They put me in touch with their partner in Spain. Two months later I viewed properties, and once back home I made the decision."

Richard Verdijk
★★★★★

"We found the team online. It was great that we got the right information straight away. They stayed involved throughout the whole process, which felt reassuring and trustworthy."

Sebastiaan van der Hu
★★★★★

"With their help we bought a lovely little place on the coast. A pleasant approach, good conversations and expert advice. Very satisfied."

Daniella Kouwenberg
★★★★★

"Our contact was fantastic. She responds immediately and keeps her word. She listens carefully to your wishes and quickly gets the process moving. Truly reliable and professional."

John Janson
★★★★★

"During my search for a home in Spain, our adviser and their partner agent helped me really well. They listened to my wishes and I was notified quickly whenever a suitable property became available."

Reno van Gerven
★★★★★

"This company gave us really good, clear information from the start. We were referred on and well guided. We've now bought a lovely flat."

Wendie
★★★★★

"Two of the team spent two days out with us. They weighed up the pros and cons together with us. Never pushy, always genuinely thinking things through with us. In the end it led to the purchase of our beautiful villa."

D.
★★★★★

"Super quick response, lovely people and great guidance."

Natasja Buijk
★★★★★

"Such lovely contact with the team. The first conversation, at our home in the UK, felt trustworthy and positive right away. They introduced us to English-speaking estate agents in Spain, and we were completely taken care of from A to Z."

Albert en Vienna
★★★★★

"Such a pleasant first contact. The first conversation felt trustworthy right away. I could share my wishes and she got to work. She introduced us to several estate agents, and we ended up with a lovely English-speaking agent in Spain."

Mark Groot Kormelink
★★★★★

"Heerlijk mee samengewerkt. Ze hielpen me van A tot Z met alles en zijn erg behulpzaam. Je krijgt het gevoel dat ze je oprecht helpen om jouw wensen uit te laten komen, zonder aan eigen belang te denken."

Mohammed Hosseini
★★★★★

"Good guidance throughout the whole process. They deliver on what they promise."

Thomas
★★★★★

"When buying a home, it's essential that you feel heard as a client and that trust comes first. They work together with a good estate agent, giving you a team that guides you from A to Z."

Valentine Harderwijk
★★★★☆

"From start to finish we were well guided. They listened carefully to our wishes and thought things through with us. That led to a great purchase that matched exactly what we were looking for."

Bonnie van de Schraaf
★★★★★

"Het eerste contact gaf meteen een vertrouwd gevoel. Ze werken samen met een selecte groep makelaars in Spanje en regelen zo nodig alles voor je van A tot Z. Lemke en haar collega Niels zijn vrijblijvend bij ons thuis geweest om het traject uit de doeken te doen."

Winfried van Hove
★★★★★

"A really lovely company with kind, honest people. They went out of their way for us, and gave us honest advice: even when a flat looked great but wasn't right, they'd just say so. Not once did it feel like it was about the commission."

Edward Tjon
★★★★★

"We were excellently looked after from the very first contact. Our adviser knows exactly what he's doing and guides us in a professional and personal way, with excellent advice on off-plan projects and investment opportunities."

Weert
★★★★★

"CostaConnect guided our son fantastically through buying his flat in Spain. The team is extremely knowledgeable and takes complete care of you throughout the whole process."

Tijm
★★★★★

"My partner and I were looking for a flat in Barcelona. Our adviser connected us with someone in his network and explained the key things to know. A weekend full of viewings led to our first investment in Spain."

Robin
★★★★★

"Excellently helped by our adviser. He pointed our budget towards the right area, and we were able to make a great purchase."

Camille
★★★★★

"Quickly introduced to an excellent, English-speaking estate agent who guides you perfectly through the whole process. Thanks to the local partner agency."

Tim Smits
★★★★★

"They listened carefully to our wishes and matched them to the region and location that suited us best. Good advice too, and pleasant contact with the whole team."

Corin Kemp
★★★★★

"Our adviser came to meet us in person right when we wanted to start looking for property in Spain. He put us in touch with his colleague in Spain. Within a few weeks we'd bought our first flat."

Marloes Kapteijns
★★★★★

"From the first contact the team understood my wishes well and offered excellent guidance at every step. Their knowledge of the local market and honest advice helped me enormously."

Gabriel
★★★★★

"Really well guided through the viewing and buying process. Reachable 24/7 for questions, and we saw every option with the guidance of an English-speaking estate agent in Spain. The after-sales support was good too."

Dyon de Vries
★★★★★

"Our adviser visited us at home and made sure the estate agent called us directly from Spain the very next day. Within a week we'd been able to view several flats."

Truus R.
★★★★★

"We came across CostaConnect through an advert. This team really knows what they're doing and could see us straight away. Because they have their own lawyer, all the paperwork gets handled, and being guided in our own language makes it easy too."

Wytze Algra
★★★★★

"We met this buying-advice agency at a second-home property fair, and were excellently looked after. We also had a no-obligation home visit, with lots of good tips and advice."

Mevrouw Dewijn
★★★★★

"I was really well helped with the orientation from back home. Once on location I was also excellently guided by my contact person, who helped me make the right choice based on my wishes."

Sander Metz
★★★★★

"Prettig contact, goede uitleg, duidelijk. Er werd echt de tijd voor je genomen."

L.
★★★★★

"Robin en Niels zijn toppers. Beiden staan ze altijd voor je klaar, zijn snel, slim, attent en altijd bereikbaar. Zeer klantvriendelijk."

Marijke van Leerdam
★★★★★

"I came across CostaConnect's website through an advert. Their team are lovely, enthusiastic people who explained the whole process to me clearly, at home."

Kemp
★★★★★

"Hele fijne communicatie met Niels. Hij luistert goed naar wat je wensen zijn. Met de juiste contactpersonen in het buitenland heb ik het gehele traject als zeer plezierig ervaren."

Bas
★★★★★

"Duidelijke uitleg, passende bij mijn vragen."

Els van der Ben
Still unsure? Fair enough.

Questions we often get.

What does your guidance cost?

Our guidance never costs you extra, compared with approaching an agent outside our network. For new-build, the developer pays the agent, so they don't charge you anything. For resale property, it can sometimes work differently. Whether you buy through us or not, you never pay more.

Is this just a sales call?

No. We're not an estate agent and we don't sell anything ourselves. You get an honest assessment of your situation, not a pitch. If it's not a match, we'll tell you that too.

I don't have a region or budget in mind yet. Can I still book a call?

Especially then. The orientation phase is step one of our process. We help you work out what actually fits.

Does this work if I can't be in Spain (yet)?

Yes. The legal check can be handled via power of attorney, and much of the process can be arranged remotely. You do need to be present for the key handover, or authorise someone on your behalf.

What's the difference from approaching a Spanish estate agent directly?

A Spanish estate agent often represents the seller and only knows their own listings. We're independent, know the wider market, and have a vetted network of English-speaking professionals: estate agents, lawyers and notaries we screen in advance.

Can you also help with financing?

Yes. Our Spanish Mortgage Check lets you work out what's achievable in advance, and we'll put you in touch with parties from our network who understand financing in Spain.

What tax do I pay as a non-resident owner?

Since Brexit, UK non-residents no longer qualify for the EU/EEA rate of 19%. In most cases you'll pay 24% Spanish non-resident tax (IRNR). On rental income, that's 24% of the gross rent, with no deductions for costs like maintenance or mortgage interest. On personal use, it's 24% of a notional rental value, based on the property's cadastral value. Capital gains on sale are taxed separately, at 19%. We'll talk you through exactly what this means for your numbers.

Is this for you?

This is for anyone seriously considering buying on the Spanish coast.

This isn't for anyone chasing a quick deal or just the lowest price. It's for anyone who wants to take a big step thoughtfully.