Property Renovation in Spain

Your Eyes on the Ground in Spain

You are buying, renovating, or building in Spain — but you are not there. I speak the language, navigate the bureaucracy, and make sure nothing goes wrong while you are away.

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What I Do

How I Protect Your Investment with Transparent Pricing

Whether you need a single consultation, a full document translation, or someone to watch over an entire renovation, I have a service that fits.

Hourly Rate

One-off consultations for when you need quick, expert guidance on your Spanish property project.

Initial consultations
Pre-purchase visits
Troubleshooting

25–50€ per hour

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Technical Translation + 2h Meeting

In your words! Accurately translated from Spanish so you know exactly what you are signing. We don't just translate words, but also project concepts: materials, quality, deadlines, and technical interpretations.

Architectural & engineering drawings
Planning permission documents
Purchase contracts & escrituras
Survey and inspection reports
Official correspondence with councils
Contracts
Notary documents
Translation included
Meeting (2 hours) included

250–1,000€

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Permit & Administrative Management

Of the nightmare. Comprehensive management of procedures.

NIE and Digital Certificate (essential for taxes and procedures)
Minor or Major Works Permit
Payment of fees: ICIO (Tax on Construction, Installations and Works, approx. 4% of the PEM), Service fee and Public road occupancy fee (containers, scaffolding, …)
Utilities (new connection or change of ownership for electricity, water, gas, internet)
Certificate of Occupancy after renovation and Certificate of Habitability

1,000–1,500€ + fees

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Project Watchdog: Supervision & Control

Full supervision and control of your renovation project, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Support in contractor selection
Budget negotiation
Communication between construction company and client
Project monitoring
Weekly reports with photos, videos and invoices

10–12% of total project budget (PEM)

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Weekly Reports

Weekly digital report so you always know where your project stands. This system eliminates anxiety for clients located in other countries.

Completed work
Work in progress
Next week's planning
Payment and invoice tracking
Issues, risks, or delays
Schedule status
Independent observations
Client communication and support

500–1,000€ per month

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All Packs Included

The complete package: translation, permits, and full project supervision bundled together.

Technical Translation + 2h Meeting — In your words!
Permit & Administrative Management — Of the nightmare
Project Watchdog — Supervision & Control

15% of total project budget (PEM)

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The Process

Simple from Your Side

You stay in your country. I handle everything on the ground.

We Talk

A free 30-minute call to understand your project, your timeline, and your concerns. No obligation, no jargon — just an honest conversation about what you need.

I Handle It

Depending on your service, I translate your documents, manage your permits, coordinate your contractors, or attend site on your behalf. You are always informed, never overwhelmed.

You Relax

Your renovation moves forward correctly, legally, and on budget. You receive regular updates and can make decisions from wherever you are in the world.

Who I Work With

Built for People Who Are Not on the Ground

My clients share one thing: they own or are buying property in Spain, but they cannot — or do not want to — deal with Spanish bureaucracy alone.

Foreign Investors

Buying property as an investment or short-term rental. You need permits in order, work done properly, and no legal surprises.

European Retirees

You found your dream home on the Costa or in the country. You want it renovated before you arrive, without making ten trips from the UK, Germany, or France.

Digital Nomads

You travel continuously and have bought a base in Spain. You need someone reliable to oversee the work while you are on the road.

Second Home Buyers

You have a property in Spain that needs work before the summer season. You want it done right, done on time, and without flying out repeatedly.

Nationals Avoiding Bureaucracy

Even Spaniards who live abroad or are simply overwhelmed can use this service to avoid complications, weeks of documents and council appointments. All the bureaucratic nightmare.

About

Sonia Baulies

Client Representative & Project Watchdog

You are in your country — I am your eyes on site.

I spent three years working in construction and as a construction management in Spain, coordinating between architects, contractors, and local authorities on residential projects. I know what can go wrong, the contractor's language, and exactly which permits are required at which stage.

Before that, I founded and ran an international sustainable company as CEO — so I understand contracts, supplier relationships, deadlines, and the pressure of managing complex projects across borders.

I am a native speaker of Spanish, Catalan, and I am fluent in English. I am based in Galicia, but I work with clients with houses across all of Spain living in other European countries.

My job is simple: to make sure your investment is protected, your project runs correctly, and you never feel out of the loop — no matter where in the world you are.

Background Construction worker and construction management 2021–2024 · Construction Management 2024–2025 · Technical Translator, Permit & Administration Manager, Project Watchdog 2025–Currently

Based in Galicia, Spain

Languages EN · ES · CA · FR · IT