For the Watanabe family, Spain was never just a travel destination: it was their second home. They dreamed of a peaceful, private villa where they could settle with their two children and welcome relatives during the holidays. Buying a property in Madrid after a bad experience with an agency felt daunting, until they found MoveSpain.
Origin: Tokyo
Purchase Budget: €1,700,000
Destination: Madrid
4 Bedrooms
The Watanabe family, from Tokyo, had a clear vision: a 4-bedroom villa with space, privacy and top security in Madrid, with room for their two children and for the relatives who visit them.
Their search did not start well. Before MoveSpain, they worked with a real estate agency and had a terrible experience: poor communication, misleading listings and weak negotiation. After losing valuable time, they nearly gave up on buying a property in Madrid. With a budget of €1,700,000, they entrusted MoveSpain with the search, and just weeks later they owned their villa.
Relocating from Japan, the Watanabes had high expectations for their new home in Spain. After the setbacks with a traditional agency, they needed a team that truly understood their needs and could take charge of buying a property in Madrid from the first viewing to the day they moved in.
A complete purchase service, from the villa search to the day they moved in.
Also available for buyers: health and home insurance, furniture and interior design and property investment advice.
The Watanabe family now enjoys life in Spain in a villa with a pool, a gym and an Irish bar in their complex. Thinking about buying a property in Madrid or anywhere in Spain? See how we help you find your home or contact our team.
You need an NIE (foreigner identification number), a property that fits your brief, legal checks on the contracts and the property, and a signing before a notary. The purchase is then recorded at the Land Registry.
It is not legally required, but it is a sensible step for any purchase, especially a large villa. For the Watanabe family, a certified architect inspected the property before they committed to buy.
Yes. The Watanabe family’s villa was listed at €1,900,000 and we negotiated the price down to €1,700,000, saving them €200,000.
It depends on whether the property is new or resale and on the region. Resale homes pay transfer tax and new builds pay VAT plus stamp duty. You can check the rules with the Spanish Tax Agency, and our lawyers review the figures for your purchase.
