Buyer Representation in Ibiza
Independent property advice for international buyers.
Why use Buyer Representation when buying property in Ibiza
Buying property is one of the largest financial commitments most people make. On Ibiza it is also made in a foreign language, under a legal system you may not know, in a market where the best opportunities are often never advertised.
Most agencies are instructed and paid by the seller. Buyer Representation reverses that. We are engaged by you, we answer to you, and we will tell you when a property is wrong: which is not a service the selling side can offer.
Our role is to provide clarity, simplify the process and help you make confident decisions based on knowledge rather than uncertainty.
Step by step
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Understanding your property goals before we search
Every buyer arrives with different ambitions. Some are looking for a contemporary villa overlooking the Mediterranean; others are drawn to the charm of an authentic finca, the convenience of a luxury apartment or the potential of an investment property.
We start with the objective, not the listings. How you actually want to live on the island determines where you should be looking: and that is frequently not where a buyer first expects.
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Understanding the Ibiza real estate market
Every municipality has its own market dynamics, legal considerations and buyer profiles. The difference between two coves fifteen minutes apart can be a factor of two in price per square metre, and there are usually reasons for it.
We give you the context before the viewings: what has actually sold, at what price, and why.
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Property search: on-market and off-market
We search the public market thoroughly. We also search the part of it that is not public.
Many of the island's best properties are introduced through relationships long before they appear on a portal. Owners sell discreetly for entirely ordinary reasons: privacy, tenants in place, or simply not wanting the whole island to know. Access to those properties comes from a network built over years.
Around half of what we transact is never publicly listed. More about off-market properties
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Understanding property values before making an offer
Asking prices on Ibiza are opinions. Sale prices are facts, and they are not always public.
Before you offer, we give you a written view of what the property is worth based on genuine comparables: including the ones that undermine the asking price. That is the whole point of independence.
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Property viewings: looking beyond first impressions
A beautiful house on a beautiful day sells itself. Our job is the less romantic part: orientation and afternoon sun, water supply, access rights, noise in August, what the neighbouring plot is zoned for, whether the pool is legal, whether the extension was declared.
We would rather talk you out of the wrong house than through the buying of it.
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Negotiating the purchase
Negotiation on Ibiza is rarely only about price. Timing, fixtures, completion date, what stays and what goes, and how the deposit is structured all carry value.
We negotiate on your behalf, with the information advantage that comes from knowing what the property is really worth and why the seller is selling.
Book a consultation with Johnny, Barry or Giselle: video call or in Ibiza.
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Legal due diligence
You will engage an independent lawyer: we introduce you to specialists from our trusted network, but you instruct them directly.
Due diligence covers title, charges and debts, planning compliance, licences, and whether what has been built matches what is registered. On Ibiza the last point matters more than buyers expect.
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The Arras agreement explained
The Arras is the private deposit contract signed once terms are agreed. It typically involves 10% of the purchase price and it is the point at which the transaction becomes real.
If the buyer withdraws, the deposit is generally lost. If the seller withdraws, they generally repay double. Nothing should be signed here until due diligence is satisfied: this is where representation earns its fee.
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Mortgage advice for international buyers
Non-resident buyers can obtain Spanish mortgages, typically up to 60 to 70% of the valuation. Terms vary considerably between lenders and by nationality.
We introduce you to mortgage specialists who work with international clients regularly. We do not take commission on their side, which is why the introduction is worth having.
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Completing before the Spanish Notary
Completion takes place at the notary, where the public deed is signed and the keys are handed over. Funds, taxes and registrations are coordinated in advance so the day itself is procedural.
We attend with you. If you cannot travel, power of attorney can be arranged in advance.
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Support beyond completion
Our relationship does not end when the transaction is completed. Utilities, insurance, renovation, interior design, staff, and ongoing property management: the Hoy Hoy Ibiza network exists precisely for what comes after.
Most of our management clients bought through us. That is not a coincidence; it is the intended shape of the relationship.
A selection from the collection
7-Bedroom West-Facing Villa with Sea Views near Sant Antoni, Ibiza
€2,950,000
7-Bedroom Sea-View Villa in Roca Llisa, Ibiza
€4,500,000
5-Bedroom Villa with Tourist Licence in Vista Alegre, Ibiza
€3,690,000
Best locations for this
Everything else your home needs
Support beyond completion, through the Hoy Hoy Ibiza network of trusted professionals: the same people we use ourselves.
Book Your Consultation
Choose your advisor and whether you would prefer a video call or to meet on the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
It means an advisor is engaged by you rather than by the seller. We search, evaluate, negotiate and guide the purchase entirely in your interest: including advising against properties when that is the honest answer.
Yes. There is no restriction on foreign ownership. You will need an NIE number and a Spanish bank account, and we help arrange both.
Yes: it is one of the main reasons buyers engage us. A substantial share of the island's best property never reaches a public portal.
Yes, and in writing. We base it on actual comparable transactions rather than asking prices, and we will tell you when we think something is overpriced.
Yes, and an independent one. We introduce you to specialists from our network but you engage them directly: that independence protects you.
Yes. We work with brokers who handle international buyers regularly and understand non-resident lending criteria.
Yes. Renovation, interiors, insurance, staff and full property management are all available through the Hoy Hoy Ibiza network.
No. We work across the market. The approach is the same whether the budget is €600,000 or €12 million.
All five municipalities: Eivissa, Santa Eulària des Riu, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Sant Antoni de Portmany and Sant Joan de Labritja.
Book a buyer consultation, or submit a Personal Property Search. Either way an advisor reviews it personally and comes back to you.
Start your property search in Ibiza
Book your buyer consultation, or tell us what you are looking for and we will begin searching on your behalf: including off-market.