FINCA AUTÉNTICA POSSESSIONS, MANOR HOUSES & COUNTRY ESTATES

A personal approach, from first conversation to notary

For buyers of possessions, manor houses, palacios and country estates — a considered search, not a catalogue.

The properties I represent are rarely advertised, and no two are alike. Finding the right one is less a question of searching than of knowing — the houses, their owners and the island. That is what I offer: a personal, discreet search, guided from the first conversation to the signing at the notary.

Historic estate with loggia and terraced gardens below the Tramuntana mountains, Mallorca
PRINCIPLES

How I work

Four principles shape every search — whether it takes a few weeks or several seasons.

Discretion Your enquiry, your identity and the properties you see remain confidential — always.
Selection, not volume A few properties that truly fit, instead of long lists. Your time is as valuable as the houses themselves.
Knowledge of the island Twenty-five years on Mallorca — knowing the regions, the villages, the families and the history of the houses.
One point of contact From the first conversation to the notary, you deal with me personally — in English, German or Spanish.
THE PROCESS

From first conversation to notary

01 · CONVERSATION A confidential conversation about what you are looking for — and what you are not: region, type of property, size, use, timing and the life you imagine there.
02 · SELECTION A short, considered selection from my portfolio, including properties that are never offered publicly — presented to you personally.
03 · PRIVATE VIEWINGS Viewings are arranged discreetly with the owners and always accompanied — planned so that your time on the island is well spent.
04 · LEGAL REVIEW Once you have found the right property, your own lawyer reviews the documentation prepared by the owner's lawyer. I coordinate between both sides so that every question is answered.
05 · NEGOTIATION I mediate between buyer and seller — calmly, transparently and with the aim of an agreement that is right for both sides.
06 · TO THE NOTARY From the reservation contract to the signing at the notary, every step is coordinated with the lawyers of both parties.
Rolf Herbert Zscharnack, Finca Auténtica
AFTER THE PURCHASE

The signing is not the end

A historic estate needs good people around it. Through my long-standing network on the island, I can introduce trusted professionals for everything that follows — architects and craftsmen experienced with historic buildings, estate managers, gardeners, security and household staff.

WORKING TOGETHER

A search built on trust

The more clearly you can describe what you are looking for, the more precisely I can select — and the fewer viewings it takes to find the right house. A frank conversation at the beginning saves time for everyone involved.

Owners who sell off-market place their trust in me, and I extend that trust to the buyers I introduce. Information about these properties is therefore shared in confidence, and I ask buyers to treat it with the same discretion. Where a property requires it, this is confirmed in a written confidentiality agreement.

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked

Why are there no properties on this website?

Because most of the properties I represent are sold off-market, at the owners' request. Suitable properties are presented to you personally after a first conversation.

Who do you work for — the buyer or the seller?

For both. My role is to bring buyer and seller together, to mediate between them and to guide the sale to a conclusion that is right for both sides — making sure the buyer is on safe ground at every step, and that the sale proceeds smoothly for the seller. Each party is legally represented by its own lawyer.

What do I need to buy property in Spain?

Above all, a lawyer of your own, who advises you through the legal side of the purchase. Foreign buyers also need a Spanish tax identification number (NIE) and usually a Spanish bank account — your lawyer will guide you through both.

Do you also work on Ibiza and Menorca?

My focus is Mallorca, where I have lived and worked for 25 years. I am happy to discuss exceptional properties on the other Balearic Islands as well.

Stone possessió among olive terraces in the Serra de Tramuntana at sunset, Mallorca
BEGIN

Every search begins with a conversation.
Tell me what you are looking for.

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