UK estate agents selling property in Spain: London office

UK estate agents selling property in Spain either rely on a local partner or run their own offices there. We run our own. Tripinvest has a London office in Fulham that you can walk into without an appointment, and our own offices in Calpe and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca. Start across a table in London, then carry on with the same firm in Spain.

Why meet Spanish property agents in London?

Buying a home abroad is a big step, and most couples would rather talk it through with a person than fill in a web form. Our Fulham office gives you that before you book a flight.

Come in together, bring your questions and your rough budget, and sit down with someone who knows the coast. Our agents have over 12 years' experience on the Spanish market. In one conversation you can settle the things that are hardest to work out from a screen:

• Which part of the coast suits you. Calpe on the northern Costa Blanca and Torrevieja on the southern feel very different, and your answer decides which team you work with.
• What your budget really buys. Allow up to 13 to 14 per cent on top of the listing price for buying costs, so the number you start with is not the number you can spend on the home.
• How the purchase works. We walk you through each stage, from the first viewing to the notary, so nothing comes as a surprise.

A consultation with us is free and usually takes 30 minutes to an hour. Our clients don't pay us commission.

How do UK estate agents in Spain work?

Plenty of UK firms sell Spanish homes, and they tend to work in one of two ways. Some stay in Britain and pass you to a local partner agent. Others have their own people in Spain, so one company looks after you on both sides. We are in the second group, with offices at Calle Bélgica 1 in Calpe and Calle Ramón Gallud 89 in Torrevieja.

A British office changes who you deal with. It does not change the law of the sale. The home is in Spain, so a Spanish notary, the Spanish land registry and Spanish tax rules decide how it runs. That is why GOV.UK tells buyers to check that a British agent is qualified, reliable and experienced in Spain.

UK office or Spanish office: who does what?

Each does a different job. This is how the work splits when you buy through us.

How does buying through our London office work?

There are five stages, and you stay with one firm throughout.

1. We talk. In Fulham or by phone, we ask who is buying, why, when and where. Calpe and Torrevieja have their own teams, so your answer points us to the right one.
2. We shortlist. You get a few well-chosen homes with the reason for each, not dozens of listings. Send us links you have found too, and we will tell you whether they are worth a viewing.
3. You fly out. Our team plans comparable viewings, with the strongest options early in your stay, so nothing gets decided under last-day pressure. We take you to the viewings ourselves.
4. You decide. If you want to go ahead, we help with the offer and keep an eye on the deadlines. We work with lawyers and banks, and a lawyer checks the property before you sign.
5. You sign. We are with you at the notary and when the utilities move into your name.

Questions do not stop there. Our support carries on in Spain after you buy, and you still know where to find us in London.

What should you ask any UK-based agent?

Whoever you choose, ask these seven questions before you commit.

1. In which Spanish towns do you have your own office, and what are the addresses?
2. What is your Spanish register number, and where can I check it?
3. Can I meet you in person in the UK?
4. Who will show me the homes, and do they work for you or for a partner?
5. Do you cover the open market, or do you act for particular developers?
6. What will I pay you, and will you confirm that in writing?
7. Can I use my own independent lawyer?

Be wary of anyone who pushes for a deposit before you have had legal advice.

How do you check an estate agent on the Costa Blanca?

The Costa Blanca is in the Valencian Community, which has its own register of estate agents, set up by Decree 98/2022. Ask for the number, then look it up on the Generalitat search form, by province and town. A number shows that an agent is on the register, not how good they are, so also ask for a real office address and go and see it.

Hold us to the same test. Our register number is RAICV 4221, and you are welcome to come in and see us.

What can a London office not do?

It cannot show you the morning light on a terrace, or how long the walk to the beach really feels. You need to see the home and the area for yourself, and that is what the trip to Spain is for.

It cannot replace a lawyer either. GOV.UK strongly recommends an independent lawyer who specialises in Spanish land law and acts for you alone, not for the agent or developer. The Foreign Office has a search for English-speaking lawyers abroad, though its lists are not recommendations. We work with lawyers, and the choice is yours.

Where is our London office and how do you get there?

We are on Royal Parade, a shop parade on Dawes Road in Fulham, close to the Munster Road junction.

Tripinvest ES (TripInvest UK Limited) 8 Royal Parade, Dawes Road, London SW6 7RE Phone: +44 20 3888 0008 Email: info@tripinvestuk.co.uk

You can walk in without an appointment, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. If you want a particular person or a longer chat, ring or email first.

From Hammersmith it is an easy hop: the 211 or 295 bus from Hammersmith Broadway stops almost at our door. These are times from the TfL journey planner, so check TfL on the day.

Routes 74, 190 and 430 also stop at Fulham Cross, about 200 metres away. Live too far from London to pop in? Ring us instead, and we will do the same job by phone.

Can Irish buyers use Spanish property agents with a UK office?

Yes, though we have no office in Ireland. Ring or email us, or go straight to our Spanish teams: Torrevieja on +34 865 44 33 22 and Calpe on +34 865 44 33 11.

One difference helps you. Irish citizens are EU citizens, so the limit of 90 days in any 180 that applies to British tourists does not apply to you. You can stay in Spain for up to three months without registering as a resident, and you may need to register after that.

British buyers should read how the rules changed after Brexit and, for longer stays, the routes to Spanish residence.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an appointment at your London office?

No. Walk in Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. If you want a particular person, ring or email first.

Are there English speaking estate agents in Spain?

Yes, plenty, including on the Costa Blanca. Speaking English proves little on its own, so also ask for a register number and a real office address. At Tripinvest ES we work in English from the opening phone call through to the notary, with offices in Calpe, Torrevieja and London.

Are there British estate agents in Spain?

Yes, and plenty of firms on the coast work with British buyers. What matters more is who will actually show you the homes, and whether they work for that firm or for a partner. Ask before you start.

Do buyers pay estate agent fees in Spain?

Our clients don't pay us commission. Agents work in different ways, so ask any agent what you will pay and get the answer in writing.

Can a UK citizen buy property in Spain?

Yes. You do not need Spanish nationality or residence to buy a home in Spain, but you do need an NIE, the foreigner's identification number. Owning a home does not extend your stay. British visitors are still limited to 90 days in any 180 without a visa or residence permit.

Do you need a solicitor to buy a house in Spain?

GOV.UK strongly recommends an independent lawyer who specialises in Spanish land law and acts for you alone. A Spanish notary prepares the deeds and must give impartial advice, but that is a different job. A lawyer looks at the property for you before you sign, so treat one as essential.

Do I have to visit your London office to buy through you?

No. You can start by phone or email, or go straight to our Calpe or Torrevieja office. Fulham is there if you want to sit down with someone in Britain before you fly.

Is Tripinvest a UK company or a Spanish agency?

Both sides are covered. TripInvest UK Limited runs our London office and is on the Valencian register of estate agents, number RAICV 4221. Our Spanish offices are in Calpe and Torrevieja, on the Costa Blanca.

Looking for help buying property in Spain?

Buying abroad is easier when you can sit down with someone before you fly. Come and meet us in Fulham, then carry on with our team on the coast. Have a look at homes for sale in Torrevieja, then talk it through with us, in English all the way to the notary. We are a registered agency, RAICV 4221, with offices in London, Calpe and Torrevieja, and we work with lawyers and banks. Our clients don't pay us commission.

Prefer to talk? Call us on +44 20 3888 0008.

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Last checked: October 2026