API Licensed · Barcelona & Costa Brava

Most international buyers in Barcelona
overpay by €15,000–€35,000.
I'm the agent who prevents that.

The painful part isn't just the money — it's finding out months after closing that it was completely avoidable. I'm a CPA and API-licensed agent who gives you the complete cost breakdown before your first offer. No surprises. No pressure. Just honest numbers.

CPA Certified Public Accountant
API Licensed Real Estate Agent
10+ Years in Finance
3 Languages: EN · ES · PT

The Problem

Why most international buyers feel lost
in the Spanish property market

The Spanish system is genuinely complex. Most agents don't have the financial background to explain it properly. That's the gap I fill.

Nobody explains the real total cost

ITP, IVA, notary, registration, gestor fees — buyers discover they need 12–15% more than the listing price only at closing. Typical shock: €15,000–€35,000 in cash they don't have. That surprise kills deals and destroys trust.

The legal system is a black box

Nota Simple, Cédula de Habitabilidad, Plusvalía, IRNR for non-residents — all in a foreign language, often alone. Missing one document can cost €2,000–€8,000 and months of delays.

Agents disappear after signing

Commission paid, relationship over. You're left alone with tax filings and registrations nobody warned you about. Late ITP filing alone: €600–€1,800 in avoidable penalties.

No one can verify their valuations

Is €450,000 fair? Most agents give you a number without showing the data. Overpaying by 8% on a €400k purchase means €32,000 gone — plus €3,200 extra in taxes you can never recover.

Let's be honest

Before you contact me,
you're probably thinking…

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"He's new — he doesn't have experience in the Barcelona market."

Fair. I won't pretend otherwise. What I bring instead is 10+ years of financial analysis, a CPA qualification, and the kind of attention to detail that comes from someone who has everything to prove. Every senior agent in this city started somewhere.

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"He just wants his commission like every other agent."

I understand the scepticism completely — it's well-earned after dealing with the industry. That's exactly why the first call is free with no commitment, and why I'll tell you honestly if the timing or the property doesn't make sense for your situation, even if it costs me the deal.

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"I've been burned by agents before. Why would this be different?"

So have most of the people who find me. Usually that's why they find me. I can't undo what happened before — but I can show you, in the first free call, a level of financial transparency and preparation that will make it obvious whether working together makes sense.

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"Would it be a bad idea to just have a free call first?"

No, it wouldn't. 30 minutes, no commitment. I'll tell you exactly what the process looks like, what it costs, and what the risks are. You'll leave knowing more about buying in Barcelona than most people who've already signed a contract.

Juan D.
CPA · API Licensed Agent
Barcelona & Costa Brava
"I can't offer you 20 years of Barcelona transactions. What I can offer is financial depth, complete transparency, and more personal attention than any large agency will give you."
Juan D.
CPA · API Agent · Founder
English Español Português

Who I Am

Not a traditional agent.
A finance professional who got the licence.

Before real estate, I spent 10+ years in finance across small, medium, and large companies — as a Certified Public Accountant with a Master's in Digital Business. I know how to read a balance sheet, model an investment, and explain a tax structure in plain language.

I also founded and ran two hostels in South America — one of which I built into the top-rated property in its market from scratch. That taught me something most agents never learn: how to build trust and reputation with international clients, starting from zero.

I got my API licence because I kept watching international buyers navigate a confusing system with agents who had no financial training and no interest in long-term relationships. I can fix that.

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    CPA + Master's in Digital Business → I calculate your real total cost before you make any offer
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    API Licensed Real Estate Agent → Same legal standing as any agent with 20 years — from day one
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    Founder & CEO — Two Hostels in South America → Negotiated complex leases, built international trust from zero
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    Digital Strategy — US E-commerce (Remote) → I find properties and market data faster and smarter than traditional agents
  • Nautical Charter Licence → Costa Brava: I show you the property and the coastline from the water

A note on transparency: Dream Home Barcelona is a boutique operation — it's just me. I'm building my track record in this market. What I can't offer in years of local transactions, I make up for in financial depth, personal attention, and complete honesty. You'll always know exactly who you're talking to and what I know — and what I don't.

API Certified Badge
API Certified Agent
The official Spanish real estate licence — equivalent to RICS (UK) or a licensed broker (US). Regulated by the Colegio de Agentes de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria.

Why Work With Me

What you get that most agents
genuinely cannot offer

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Real Financial Analysis

I model the full investment: purchase costs, tax implications, rental yield, ROI projections, capital gains on exit. Most agents give you a price. I give you a spreadsheet.

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No Surprises at Closing

Before you make any offer, you'll have a complete cost breakdown: ITP or IVA, notary, registration, gestor, agency. The number I give you at the start is the number you'll see at the notary.

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Direct Access, Always

You work with me — not a junior agent, not an assistant. Every call, every viewing, every negotiation. Small by design, personal by commitment.

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Costa Brava From the Water

I hold a nautical charter licence. For coastal properties in Costa Brava, I can show you the property — and then take you out on the water to see the coastline. No other agent offers this.

Radical Honesty

What I promise.
And what I don't.

❌ I will never promise

  • 20 years of Barcelona transactions (I'm building that)
  • To sell in 2 weeks — realistic timelines are 45–90 days
  • Inflated valuations to win your listing
  • Guaranteed rental yields — nobody can

✓ I always guarantee

  • Complete cost breakdown before any commitment
  • Honest valuation based on real comparable sales
  • You talk to me directly — always
  • Support in English, Spanish or Portuguese

Services

How I can help you

Whether you're buying, selling or investing — you get the same thing: my full attention and honest financial advice.

  • Full cost breakdown before your first offer — no surprises
  • Independent property valuation using real comparable sales
  • Legal due diligence: Nota Simple, Cédula, community debts
  • NIE application guidance for non-residents
  • Mortgage coordination with English-speaking brokers
  • Expert negotiation on your behalf
  • Notary coordination and deed review in your language
  • Post-purchase: utilities, ITP filing, municipal registration

Buying in Barcelona or Costa Brava?

First call is always free. I'll explain the full process, give you an honest budget breakdown, and tell you if the timing makes sense for your situation.

Book Free Call
  • Honest valuation based on what similar properties actually sold for
  • Pricing strategy that sells — not inflated to win your contract
  • Home staging guidance and professional photography coordination
  • Listing across all major Spanish portals and international networks
  • Tax planning: Plusvalía and capital gains calculated upfront
  • Documentation preparation: energy cert, cédula, community docs
  • Post-sale: utility cancellations, final tax filings

Thinking of selling?

I'll show you what comparable properties have actually sold for — not just listed for. Data first, then strategy. No inflated numbers to get your signature.

Request Free Valuation
  • Full ROI model before you commit: yield, taxes, costs, exit
  • Rental yield projections: long-term, mid-term and tourist rental
  • Tourist licence status verification — Barcelona regulations are strict
  • Tax analysis for non-residents: IRNR, Wealth Tax, 3% retention
  • Barcelona vs Costa Brava: honest investment comparison
  • Off-market property sourcing through local network

Investing in Barcelona real estate?

I'll build you a real financial model — not a sales pitch. Actual numbers, actual regulations, actual risks. Then you decide.

Request Investment Analysis

How It Works

A clear process.
No guessing what happens next.

From first conversation to after closing — here's exactly what working with me looks like.

1

Free Discovery Call

I listen to your goals, explain the Spanish system in plain language, and give you an honest view of what's realistic for your budget and timeline. No commitment required.

30 min
2

Financial Analysis & Strategy

I prepare a complete cost breakdown and market analysis before we look at a single property. You see every number upfront — taxes, fees, projections.

2–4 days
3

Search, Viewings & Negotiation

I shortlist properties based on your criteria and accompany every viewing. When you find the right one, I negotiate with data — not gut feeling.

2–8 weeks
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Due Diligence & Legal Coordination

Full legal verification: Nota Simple, Cédula, community debts, planning status. I coordinate with your lawyer, gestor, and notary — and translate everything you need.

2–4 weeks
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Closing & What Comes After

I attend the signing with you. After the deed: utility transfers, ITP filing, municipal registration. I'm available for questions — this is not where my service ends.

Ongoing

Free Download

The 12 Most Expensive Mistakes
When Buying or Selling in Barcelona

An 18-page practical guide covering the errors that cost buyers and sellers thousands of euros — and exactly how to avoid them. Leave your email and I'll send it to you directly.

  • The real total cost of buying (not just the listing price)
  • Why tourist rental laws can make or break your investment
  • How to verify legal status before signing anything
  • Tax implications specific to non-residents
  • Available in English and Spanish

No spam. I respond personally within 24 hours.

Get In Touch

Let's talk about
your property project.

First consultation is always free. I'll tell you honestly what's realistic — no pressure, no sales pitch. Just useful information.

The average international buyer who works with me saves or recovers more than my commission before the deal even closes. That's not a slogan — it's the result of financial analysis most agents simply don't do.

I'd love to hear about your project — whether you're ready to move or just starting to explore.

I respond to every message personally, within 24 hours.

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Email info@dreamhomebarcelona.com
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WhatsApp +34 656 494 818
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Area Barcelona & Costa Brava, Spain
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Languages English · Español · Português

I respond personally within 24 hours. First consultation is always free.