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Selected Client Stories

Selected Client Stories

Every client brings a different ambition. Every financing strategy is unique.

Every property purchase is different.

Some clients are purchasing their first home in Spain. Others are relocating with their family, expanding an investment portfolio or acquiring a high-value residence as part of a broader international wealth strategy.

The stories below represent a selection of the situations we regularly help clients navigate. They illustrate how thoughtful preparation, independent advice and close collaboration help clients make confident property finance decisions in Spain.

To respect our clients’ privacy, all stories have been anonymised and certain details have been adapted.

First-Time Buyer in Spain | Holiday Home | Non-Resident Mortgage

Helping a family finance their €450,000 apartment in Mallorca

Client

A Dutch family purchasing their first holiday apartment in Mallorca.



Objective

To secure financing while gaining a clear understanding of the Spanish buying process and completing the purchase with confidence.

Our Approach

Before any reservation agreement was signed, we assessed the family’s borrowing capacity and explained each stage of the financing and acquisition process. Throughout the transaction, we coordinated closely with their lawyer, estate agent, valuer and chosen lender.

Outcome

The family completed their purchase with confidence, knowing both the financing and the wider acquisition process had been carefully prepared from the outset.

Private Client | Liquidity Planning | Investment-Backed Lending

Combining a €7 million mortgage with private banking for a luxury villa in Mallorca

Client

A private client purchasing a luxury villa in Mallorca while maintaining a substantial international investment portfolio.

Objective

To preserve liquidity, avoid unnecessary asset sales and integrate the property acquisition into a broader wealth strategy.

Our Approach

Rather than relying on a traditional mortgage alone, we structured a solution combining Spanish property finance with private banking facilities. Together with the client’s advisers, we considered investment-backed lending, liquidity management and long-term wealth preservation.

Outcome

The client completed the acquisition while maintaining investment capacity and integrating the financing seamlessly within their overall financial strategy.

Entrepreneur | International Wealth | Private Banking | Complex Income

Financing a €13 million luxury residence in Marbella

Client

An international entrepreneur acquiring a landmark residence in Marbella.

Objective

To secure financing that reflected a sophisticated international wealth structure while preserving flexibility and supporting long-term wealth planning.

Our Approach

The transaction required close coordination between lenders, valuers, private bankers and legal advisers. We identified institutions with the experience to assess complex international wealth structures and prepared the application to present the client’s financial position within the appropriate context.

Outcome

The client received financing proposals tailored not only to the acquisition itself but also to wider objectives including liquidity management and long-term wealth preservation.

International Family | Relocation | Wealth Coordination

Financing a €5 million family residence in Andalucía

Client

An international family relocating permanently to Spain.

Objective

To finance the purchase of a new family residence while preserving existing investments and coordinating the acquisition with a broader international relocation.

Our Approach

Financing was considered alongside residency planning, investment strategy and cross-border financial considerations. Working with the family’s legal, tax and financial advisers, we developed a financing strategy aligned with their wider objectives.

Outcome

The family completed their relocation with financing that supported both their new life in Spain and their long-term financial plans.

Existing Property Owner | Equity Release | Financial Flexibility

Refinancing a €600,000 villa in Mallorca

Client

A property owner looking to refinance an existing villa in Mallorca.

Objective

To release capital for future investments while creating a financing structure better suited to long-term financial goals.

Our Approach

Rather than focusing solely on interest rates, we evaluated refinancing options based on flexibility, future liquidity and the client’s broader financial objectives.

Outcome

The client secured a financing solution that improved financial flexibility while supporting future investment plans.

Entrepreneur | Dividend Income | International Holding Structure

Structuring the acquisition of a €2.6 million residence in Marbella

Client

An entrepreneur acquiring a permanent residence in Marbella.

Objective

To obtain financing despite a complex income structure consisting primarily of dividends, international holdings and business interests.

Our Approach

We prepared a comprehensive financial overview explaining the client’s business activities, balance sheet and income streams, while carefully selecting lenders experienced in assessing entrepreneurial wealth.

Outcome

The client secured financing that reflected their overall financial strength rather than conventional salary-based lending criteria.

Beyond the mortgage

No two clients share the same financial circumstances or long-term ambitions.

For some, financing is simply about purchasing a property. For others, it forms part of a broader strategy involving liquidity management, wealth preservation, international ownership structures or succession planning.

That is why we regularly work alongside lawyers, tax advisers, accountants, family offices and private banks to ensure financing supports the client’s wider financial strategy.

Because the most effective financing solution is rarely defined by the lowest interest rate. It is the one that best supports the client’s long-term objectives.

Selected Client Stories – Maaike van Ruitenbeek smiling in a blue dress, standing with her arms crossed.

LET’S TALK

Considering purchasing property in Spain?

Whether you are buying your first holiday home, relocating your family, investing in Spanish real estate or acquiring a high-value residence, every financing journey begins with understanding your objectives.

We would be pleased to discuss your plans in an initial, no-obligation conversation and help you explore the financing strategy best suited to your circumstances.

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