Defining the search
We analyse needs, budget, areas, property type, priorities and any constraints.
Personal Property Shopper in Menorca
Your home in Menorca. Your interests, my priority.
Personal Property Shopper in Menorca. I search, analyse and negotiate on your behalf so you can buy with confidence, sound judgement and the backing of over 25 years of experience.
The service
My work is not just about finding properties. I analyse the market, look for opportunities, filter properties before proposing them to you, organise viewings, review the paperwork, spot potential issues, negotiate on your behalf and support you throughout the entire buying process.
The goal is for you to make decisions with information, judgement and peace of mind.
About me
Gari Villalonga Mascaró
Personal Property Shopper · Licensed Real Estate Agent · Over 25 years of experience
I'm Gari Villalonga Mascaró, born in Menorca and a real estate professional for more than 25 years. My entire career has been tied to the property market, and I know Menorca not only professionally but because it is my island, where I live and work.
I know its towns, residential estates, rural areas and historic centres, as well as the particular issues that can arise when buying a property here. Over the years I have worked with every kind of property: from homes in historic town centres to country houses, homes to renovate, building plots and one-of-a-kind properties.
As a Personal Property Shopper I work exclusively for the buyer. I do not represent the seller's interests: my role is to defend the interests of the person who hires me to buy.
Services
What does a Personal Property Shopper do?
Buying a property doesn't start with viewing houses. It starts with defining properly what to buy, where to look, what budget to set and what conditions the property must meet. That's where my work begins.
Active search
I look for properties on the open market and through agencies, professionals, private sellers and my own network. The search is not limited to sending you links from property portals.
Shortlisting
I pre-filter properties to avoid unnecessary viewings and wasted time.
Viewings
Viewings are the heart of my work. I organise and coordinate every viewing and, when the buyer is not in Menorca, I carry them out in person: I walk through each property, film it and explain it to you in detail — which properties I'm seeing, which fit what you're looking for and which don't, and why — through whichever channel you prefer, without you having to travel to the island.
- Video call
- Phone call
Property analysis
I analyse each property from a real estate and financial perspective: strengths, potential drawbacks and points that need checking. I study the real condition of the property and the renovations or costs it may involve, and compare the price with similar properties in the same area to see whether it reflects the current market.
- Condition and renovations
- Costs and taxes
- Market comparables
- Short-term yield
- Long-term yield
- Potential appreciation
And if the purchase is an investment, I also analyse short- and long-term returns and, should you decide to sell in the future, whether the property has room to appreciate and what price increase you could achieve.
Document review
Before going further it is essential to check exactly what is being bought: Land Registry, Cadastre, habitation certificate, energy certificate, planning status, floor areas, encumbrances, homeowners' association and whether the paperwork matches the physical reality.
- Land Registry
- Cadastre
- Habitation certificate
- Energy certificate
- Planning status
- Floor areas
- Possible encumbrances
- Homeowners' association
When necessary, I coordinate architects, surveyors, lawyers or other specialist professionals.
Negotiation
I design and manage the negotiation strategy, representing the buyer's interests.
Contracts and purchase
I support you through the reservation, the deposit contract (arras), financing when needed, document preparation, coordination with the notary and signing of the deed.
After-sales
The relationship doesn't have to end at the notary: we coordinate renovations, maintenance, utilities or key holding.
Our packages
Three ways to work together
Pack 1
Search and purchase
- Initial briefing meeting of at least 45 minutes
- Definition of search criteria
- Active property search
- Search service for up to 6 months
- Shortlisting and filtering of properties
- Coordination and organisation of viewings
- Viewings of selected properties
- Reports on properties of interest
- Review of available documentation
- Preliminary analysis of the transaction
- Strategy and negotiation of price and terms
- Support during reservation and deposit contract
- Coordination of the process through to the notary
- Support at the signing of the deed
- Management or coordination of utility transfers
- Check of energy certificate and habitation certificate
Designed for: Buyers who want to delegate the search and have a professional representing their interests from the start through to completion.
Pack 2
360º purchase
- All Pack 1 services, plus:
- Coordination with a mortgage broker
- Support for financed purchases
- Coordination of horizontal division processes
- Cadastre-related procedures
- Land Registry-related procedures
- Coordination with technical experts and professionals when required
- Follow-up of documentary or administrative issues related to the sale
Designed for: Transactions with greater documentary, mortgage, registry or cadastral complexity.
Pack 3
Purchase + After-sales
- All Pack 1 and 2 services, plus:
- Coordination of renovations
- Contact and coordination with professionals and suppliers
- Monitoring of works
- Maintenance services
- Management of the home's needs
- Key holding
- Coordination of services for owners who do not usually live in Menorca
Designed for: Second-home buyers or owners who want a trusted person in Menorca after the purchase too.
Why hire a PSI
Seven reasons not to buy alone
A single point of contact
One person who knows your search and coordinates the whole process.
Buyer representation
I work to defend the buyer's interests throughout the transaction.
Local knowledge
I'm from Menorca, I live and work on the island and I know its property market and its particularities.
Over 25 years of experience
Experience makes it possible to spot details that can go unnoticed during a purchase.
Time saved
You don't need to go through dozens of listings, contact multiple agencies or organise each viewing yourself. I centralise the search.
Greater control of the transaction
Buying is not just about finding a house you like. You need to know what you are buying. That's why document review and prior analysis are an essential part of my work.
Access to different market sources
The search can include properties listed by agencies, private sellers and opportunities not yet on the main property portals.
How I work
Eight steps, one goal
- 1
Listen
First I need to understand what you're looking for and why.
- 2
Define
We turn your needs into a realistic search strategy.
- 3
Search
I analyse the market and find properties that could fit.
- 4
Filter
It's not about viewing many houses. It's about viewing the right ones.
- 5
Check
When an interesting property appears, we start checking exactly what we're buying.
- 6
Negotiate
I defend the buyer's interests and manage the negotiation.
- 7
Buy
I coordinate the process through to signing before the notary.
- 8
Stay by your side
If you need it, I can keep helping you with the property after the purchase.
Buying in Menorca from abroad
Fewer unnecessary trips. More information before deciding.
A large part of the service is designed for buyers who don't live in Menorca all year round. You don't need to travel every time an interesting property comes up.
I can carry out the initial analysis, contact the owner or agency, request information, review available documents and make a first professional viewing. That way, when you travel to Menorca, we'll focus the viewings on properties that genuinely have a chance of suiting you.
Fewer unnecessary tripsFewer pointless viewingsMore information before deciding
Menorca
Menorca is not just a property market
It is an island with its own character. Every town, village and rural area has its own particularities. Buying a village house does not require the same analysis as buying a home on rural land, a property on a residential estate or a home that needs a full renovation.
That's why knowledge of the territory is part of the service.
Tap each town to find out more.
Approximate population according to the latest municipal register (INE).
Personalised guidance
Tell me about your search and get some initial guidance
Tell me what you need, your budget and the areas you're interested in. In a few seconds you'll receive guidance on which areas and property types in Menorca best suit your case, and what to check before taking any step.
It is prepared by an artificial intelligence assistant with general knowledge of the Menorca property market, based on the information you provide. It does not consult portals or property listings, and it does not replace Gari's judgement: it is general guidance, not a selection of specific properties. Your search is saved so that Gari can review it before the first meeting.
Your guidance will appear here
The more specific you are about how you want to use the property and your budget, the more useful the guidance will be: suitable areas, recommended property type, things to watch out for and next steps.
The PSI Menorca philosophy
“I'm not trying to sell you a property. I'm trying to help you buy the right one.”
My commitment is to bring experience, local knowledge, analysis and support so that you can make every decision with as much information as possible. Because buying a property in Menorca shouldn't start by asking “what houses are for sale?”, but “which house makes sense for me to buy?”
Contact
Are you thinking of buying a property in Menorca?
Tell me what you're looking for. We'll hold a first meeting to understand your needs, budget, preferred areas and goals. From there we can see how I can help you.