AI Issue 7 2017

42 Acquisition International - July 2017 BB Housefinding SL (homes-abroad.net ) provides advice and represents their clients in the process of the purchase or sale of properties across Spain. We interviewed Managing Partner, Christian Boesen to celebrate their success as the exclusive winner of the prestigious Leading Real Estate Adviser of the Year – Spain, as part of the Leading Adviser of the Year Awards 2017. B Housefinding SL works as a buyer’s broker and cover the Mediterranean coast of Spain, from the north to south, encompassing all its islands. They work with clients from Scandinavia, UK, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. The firm also has local branches along the coast and spends much of their time, effort and money in fairs all over Europe. Managing Partner at Homes-Abroad.net, Christian Boesen reveals the firm’s approach when undertaking a new project and ensuring that the needs of the client are always met. He also tells us about the state of the industry today and how to be successful within that. “We put a lot of effort into finding out exactly what our clients are looking for, so we can then scan the market and find suitable properties that meet their needs. We also invest much of our time in Company: BB Housefinding SL (homes-abroad.net ) Name: Christian Boesen Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.homes-abroad.net Address: C/ Begonia 24, Valencia, 46183, Spain Telephone: (+34) 609 97 72 62 Doing Things, a Little Bit Differently B 1707AI07 strengthening our platform, with the 40,000 selected properties on our website. Our IT team ensure that we always are on top, in terms of google searches. “In terms of the wider industry perspective, I would say that many new players are now entering the market due to the increased demand for suitable properties. In our view, the essential attributes for achieving success in this industry are effective IT, local knowledge and a huge marketing budget.” In closing, Christian highlights the challenges in future, what is on the horizon and the essential role that staff play in the firm’s success. “We have been here since 2005 and have met many challenges – we always see opportunities in doing things a little bit differently from the rest. “We have recently launched a share concept, where 18 families can share six luxury properties in Spain. This is so they can get much more actual property for their money. New areas like Valencia and Almeria are booming. “All my employees are experts in their respective fields and have a huge amount of self- responsiveness. I strive to let them make their own decisions in the work they do.” “We have been here since 2005 and have met many challenges – we always see opportunities in doing things a little bit differently from the rest.”