Find Your Perfect Home in Spain
We guide you through every step from search to secure purchase with clarity and confidence.
We guide you through every step from search to secure purchase with clarity and confidence.
We are Fred and Carien de Bas. From Fred de Bas Makelaardij in Amersfoort, a trusted name for many years, we have expanded our services to include property purchase guidance in Spain under the name Casa de Bas. With one clear goal: to personally help you find and safely purchase your home in Spain.
Spain: An Attractive Investment Climate
Our journey to Spain began with our own property purchase in the Alicante region. There, we experienced first-hand how limited the guidance was: insufficient knowledge, missing documentation, and a lack of the care and attention we are used to. At the same time, we saw demand for buying property in Spain increase significantly. Spain is an attractive place to live and invest, but many people hesitate due to questions around the legal process, building permits, bank guarantees, taxes, and rental regulations that vary by region.
That is why we invested in our professional development and completed our certification as licensed estate agents in Spain in Alicante. Together, we combine Dutch practicality and professionalism with local expertise and a Dutch-speaking network.
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You can rely on clear communication, structured guidance, and full oversight of the process. We make choices transparent, identify risks, and ensure that agreements, checks, and deadlines are properly managed so that your purchase is both legally and financially sound.
We would love to hear what you are looking for. Register here [for a free consultation] for a no-obligation advice session. We look forward to meeting you.
New Energy Rules in Spain: Why Buyers Look at the Energy Label FirstLet me give you a practical example.You spot a beautiful existing property. Great location. Good price. On paper it looks like a bargain. Until you see the energy label (EPC): an F rating.Because a calculation of the costs for insulation, new windows and a modern climate system quickly adds...
Benefits of new build in Spain: Why demand for new build is growingBuying a house in Spain is a great adventure, but it can also be overwhelming. Paperwork, taxes and legal rules vary by region. Many buyers choose new build, and for good reason. Modern homes are energy-efficient and built for the future; they remove many of the concerns that often come with...
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