Property Finder Malaga – Your Independent Buyer's Agent in Spain
Looking to buy a property in southern Spain? Our Property Finder Malaga service helps you secure the right home at the right price—safely and stress-free. As independent buyer’s agents, we work only for you, the buyer, not the seller.
What Is a Property Finder?
- A Property Finder (or Buyer’s Agent) represents the buyer throughout the property purchase process.
- Originated in the United States in the 1990s, where today 67% of property transactions involve property finders.
- Popular across Europe, especially in relocation and investment property searches.
- Provides expert guidance, unbiased advice, and exclusive access to off-market listings.
Why Choose a Property Finder in Malaga
& the Costa del Sol
Discover how we make your move effortless
Time Savings
We filter out unsuitable listings, so you only view properties that match your criteria.
Insider Access
Early access to new and "off-market" properties not advertised publicly.
Trusted Network
Strong working relationships with estate agents across Malaga and Cadiz.
Local Knowledge
We know the region inside out and help you avoid hidden pitfalls.
Skilled Negotiation
We handle all discussions and ensure your offer is taken seriously.
Stress-Free Process
From search to signing, we manage everything on your behalf.
How Our Property Finder Malaga Service Works
Your Property Brief
You complete our Property Finder form, telling us about areas you're interested in, property type, budget, bedrooms, bathrooms, timeframe, and lifestyle preferences.
Video Consultation
We discuss your goals in detail and agree on your budget, timeline, and property requirements.
Commitment & Retainer
Once we're confident we can deliver, we ask for a retainer fee to confirm the search. This ensures exclusivity and avoids wasted time.
Personalised Property Search
We contact trusted agents and private sellers, access off-market opportunities, provide you with a curated shortlist, and arrange all property viewings.
Honest Feedback & Legal Support
We give unbiased advice on each property, introduce you to an independent lawyer to oversee the legal process, and ensure all risks are eliminated before purchase.
€595*
Standard
- Video Consultations
- Property Shortlist
- Pre-planned itinerary for visits
- Savings on currency transfer
- No obligation insurance quotes
- Opening a Spanish bank account
- Price negotiation
€995*
VIP
- Everything in the standard package, plus:
- Pre-inspection visits to shortlisted properties
- Guided tours of selected areas
- School selection and applications
- Assistance with paperwork for importing personal belongings, setting up utility companies, telephone/internet, and other services.
- Help with purchasing a car
- Assistance with many situations that arise once you relocate
In today’s fast-moving rental market, the best properties are often gone within hours. Trying to manage viewings, paperwork, and negotiations on your own is not just time-consuming, it can also lead to costly mistakes.
Our rental property finder service gives you a clear advantage. We pre-screen suitable properties, arrange efficient viewings, and guide you through every step. This saves you hours of searching, reduces unnecessary travel, and helps you avoid overpriced or unsuitable rentals.
Most importantly, we act quickly on your behalf. That means you don’t miss out on the right home and you secure it at the right price. In a competitive market, having expert support is not a luxury; it is essential.
Our pricing is simple and transparent:
– Basic property search service: 595€*
– Accompanied viewing service: 995€*
*all prices plus 21% IVA
IMPORTANT: We accompany you on every property visit when purchasing a property. This ensures you secure your ideal property, as soon as you find it, at the best price.
Where We Work – Malaga, Costa del Sol & Cadiz
Our property search service covers the areas we know best:
Property Finder Malaga Fees
Our fees are simple and transparent:
2.5% of the purchase price*
(minimum €2,500, excluding VAT)
*Commission Explained
- On the Costa del Sol, our fee is usually covered by the selling agent's commission.
- In Cadiz and Malaga Capital, commission may be split between buyer and seller.
- You'll always be informed of the fee structure before negotiations begin.
- You get peace of mind knowing you'll secure the right property, at the best price, with zero surprises.
- You will be fully advised of the commission situation before we enter the negotiation stage of the purchase process.
Our Promise to You
When you choose our Property Finder Malaga service, you can be confident that:
We work only for you, the buyer.
We are independent and do not list properties.
We save you time, money, and stress.
We eliminate risks and spot problems before they happen.
We won’t stop until we find your perfect home in southern Spain.
With us, your property search becomes an exciting journey—not a stressful challenge.
About our Property Finder Process
- What areas of southern Spain are you looking at? → Before buying, choosing the right area is critical
- What kind of location would you prefer? e.g rural, coastal, town centre, village, holiday resort…
- What type of property are you looking for? a villa, townhouse, apartment
- How many bedrooms?
- How many bathrooms?
- What is your budget?
- How soon do you intend to buy?
- When are you available to visit?
Client Testimonials
“Having experienced the services provided by Move to Malaga I can thoroughly recommend them. You might be surprised to find not all estate agents are there to help you. They tend to promote the properties that they want to sell rather than the one you wish to buy. However, Move to Malaga will converse with all the estate agents and will view the properties with you…”
“Finding the ideal property from a distance is quite a challenge, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area like me and my wife were. Last year we decided to buy a property in Spain as an investment and possibly to retire later on. Living some distance away in the UAE, and only having limited time to visit Spain to pick a property, were the main challenges. Our best decision was to take the help of Move to Malaga. They made it possible…”
“After meeting the Move to Malaga team for the first time in Mijas, during the fall of 2016, they very much confirmed our good impression of them based on the talk via Skype. One of the things we appreciated much about their guidance was her good knowledge about the local areas…”
“During 2016 my wife and I decided to go to Costa Del Sol to look for a holiday home. After reading about the different areas and having looked online for lots of different types of holiday homes, I came across the Move to Malaga web page. My wife and I both felt compelled to talk with them…”
FAQs for Málaga
Our Property Finder packages are designed to make the whole purchase process as smooth and stress-free as possible. For this reason, as soon as you are ready to start your property search, it is advisable to sign up. Our services are bespoke and we have a limited number of packages available each year. Securing your package guarantees our assistance.
Yes, of course! Our VIP Property Finder Spain package includes inspection trips to pre-agreed properties, by a member of our team. We will provide unbiased photographs and video visits for you. This is especially ideal if a suitable property comes on the market and you are unavailable to visit. Contact us to discuss a tailored package for your personal needs.
Basically, yes! As part of our service, we are able to assist you in securing mortgages for purchasing Spanish property. We can also recommend currency transfer companies and other money-saving professionals. We can assist you in deciding exactly how much you will need to borrow in order to secure your ideal property in Spain.
We do not stipulate a minimum budget for the property finder packages however we need to be certain that what you are looking for is achievable with your budget. Once we fully understand your expectations, you will sign a Property Finder agreement that states you will conduct your property search through us and agree that our minimum fee of €2500 (plus IVA) will be paid on securing your Spanish property. In most cases, our fees are covered by the listing agent however if due to your budget this is not the case then you will be required to pay the difference.