Engel & Völkers

This is the Engel & Völkers office on Avenida del Mediterrani in Jávea, down towards the Arenal end of town. If you're after a mid to high-end home in Jávea and like the reassurance of a big international brand, it's a sensible first call. The team handles buying and selling: on the buy side they'll take you from the search right through to the notary, and sellers get an on-site valuation and a marketing plan. There's real estate consulting for investors too, and the group's own finance arm offers mortgage advice. Staff speak Spanish, English, French, Italian, German and Catalan. It suits buyers moving from abroad who want one office to manage the whole process, and owners who want their villa in front of the brand's international buyer network. It's open weekdays office hours, so book a viewing in advance rather than dropping in at the weekend.