Guides and Useful Materials
Buyer Tips
The Small Defects Buyers Miss on a Viewing — And Regret for Years
The defects that end up bothering buyers most only show up in daily use — never in a 20-minute viewing. Seven issues HouseDoctor inspectors run into again and again on Spanish homes, why they happen, and how they're actually checked.
Due Diligence
Buying Property in Spain as a Foreigner: What You Need to Know
The most expensive mistake a property buyer in Spain can make often happens before the notary — when they commit to a property that hasn't been properly checked. Here is what to check, which documents matter, and when an independent technical inspection makes a real difference.
DIY Inspection
DIY Inspection Checklist
A practical, room-by-room checklist for your own walkthrough — what to check before you buy, what to bring, and the red flags that mean stop and investigate further before you commit.
Key Risks
7 Key Risks Property Buyers Shouldn't Ignore
Seven of the most common — and most expensive — problems that turn up during a property inspection: what they look like, how they're diagnosed, and roughly what they cost to fix.