Grupo dhoce

About us

Architecture and real estate in Costa del Sol, Sotogrande and Madrid

At Grupo dhoce we understand that buying or selling a property is an important decision: that is why each client has a single point of contact who coordinates the whole legal, tax and financial process with the utmost discretion.

We have our own in-house architecture team, and it shows in the way we work: before recommending a home we look at it with technical, legal and financial judgement, and we tell you what we see, including what the listing does not show.

We work across the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande and Madrid with a portfolio we select one property at a time, and we look after you in your language, whether you are already here or still in your own country. And when we cannot find what you are looking for, sometimes we create it: at by dhoce we renovate homes and hand them over ready to move into.

Two offices, in Estepona and Madrid, with more than ten years of experience guiding you from start to finish.

The four partners of dhoce: Luca Lörtscher, Lydia Mendo, Héctor Fernández and Daniel Fernández

The founding partners

Daniel Fernández

Daniel Fernández

Director of Projects, dhoce Madrid

An architect trained at CEU San Pablo University in Madrid, he spent part of his career in Switzerland at the practice Baier Bischofberger Architekten. After six years abroad he returned to Spain and completed a master’s in Real Estate Development. He has led refurbishment projects and now heads dhoce’s technical area in Madrid, bringing architectural judgement and a complete view of what each property can become.

Héctor Fernández

Héctor Fernández

Director of Projects, dhoce Costa del Sol

An architect trained at CEU San Pablo University in Madrid, he spent part of his career in Switzerland at the practice Baier Bischofberger Architekten. After six years abroad he returned to Spain and completed a master’s in Real Estate Development. He has led refurbishment projects and now heads dhoce’s technical area in Costa del Sol, bringing architectural judgement and a complete view of what each property can become.

Luca Lörtscher

Luca Lörtscher

Strategy and Sales Director, dhoce Madrid

Swiss-born and trained in Engineering at ETH Zurich, he began his career in Switzerland before settling in Spain. He now leads dhoce’s commercial strategy in Madrid, where he manages a rental portfolio of over 1,000 properties. His experience in property management and his command of German, Swiss German and English strengthen the group’s ties with international markets, especially central and northern Europe.

Lydia Mendo

Lydia Mendo

Strategy and Sales Director, dhoce Costa del Sol

A Business Administration graduate of the University of Cádiz, she started out as an entrepreneur at 25. Her experience spans business management, human resources and finance. She now runs dhoce Properties on the Costa del Sol, leading the commercial strategy, the firm’s positioning and its relationships with owners, buyers and developers. Her business vision combines market knowledge, commercial judgement and direct involvement in every project.

Why Grupo dhoce

Multidisciplinary team

You will not have to find an architect, a lawyer or an adviser on your own: the team is already in place. Architects, engineers, planning lawyers and finance specialists, coordinated from start to finish.

International clients

Personalised service in your language, with a personal and close approach. We explain every procedure and help you through all of them.

Local knowledge

Marbella, Estepona, Manilva, Casares, Sotogrande and Madrid. We know each area on the ground: real prices, opportunities and the nuances you cannot see from afar.

Discretion

Confidentiality is part of the deal. Some properties never reach the market and some conversations never leave this office: your privacy is part of the service.

How we work

  1. Valuation and analysis

    We study your property, its features and the local market to set a realistic valuation and a sales strategy from the very start. No obligation.

  2. Marketing plan

    We design a strategy tailored to your property: positioning, target buyer, professional photography, video, floor plans and materials that bring out its qualities.

  3. Publication and promotion

    We launch the sale through our website, national and international portals, social media and our network of partner agencies, with promotion tailored to each property.

  4. Viewings and negotiation

    We qualify buyers, organise viewings and follow up every opportunity. We advise you throughout the negotiation to secure the best terms of sale.

  5. Completion and after-sales

    We coordinate the documentation and the legal, tax and notarial steps through to completion. And we stay with you afterwards: transfer of utilities, settlement of the capital gains levy and any pending paperwork.

Some of our advice

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Let’s work together

Whether you are looking for a home, want to sell or just have a question, tell us: we will reply in your language, with no obligation.

The dhoce team

Arantxa Torres

Arantxa Torres

Real estate advisor

Gaetane de Doms

Gaetane de Doms

Real estate advisor

Jesús Montiel

Jesús Montiel

Real estate advisor

Paola Sotillo

Paola Sotillo

Customer service

Peter Baum

Peter Baum

Non-resident financing

Álvaro Mendo

Álvaro Mendo

Technology and systems

Gabriela Wanton

Gabriela Wanton

Marketing and social media

What our clients say

Victor M.

100% RECOMMENDED! A very personal, family feel. I bought a semi-detached house in Pozuelo through them. The property management couldn't have been better. And as for the renovation, I can't put into words the TALENT AND CREATIVITY behind these great entrepreneurs!! Thank you for everything, grupo dhoce!!

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Javi J.

The service has been excellent at all times. Not only did they help us flawlessly through the buying process, but also with the paperwork afterwards for filing taxes and registration. You can tell they love what they do! Very happy with the result. All the best. Regards!

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Eryka V.

Outstanding attention, top-class service from the whole team. They listen to your needs and advise you, giving you every option, and they know the sector and the area. Willing to help you even with things that aren't their concern, and that says a lot about their professionalism. Very rewarding to find this company.

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Raúl Y.

A year ago I sold my house with them, and they also helped me buy the house I live in now. The experience couldn't have been better. Great professionals. Highly recommended. Lydia and Héctor are lovely (well, Héctor is a bit grumpy, but he's a genius)

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Come and meet us

dhoce real estate agency office in Estepona

Office in Estepona

Monday to Friday 9:30 – 19:00 · Saturdays 10:00 – 14:00

Av. del Carmen, 2 · 29680 Estepona (Costa del Sol)

+34 608 84 02 92 · info@grupodhoce.com

dhoce real estate agency office in Madrid

Office in Madrid

Monday to Friday 9:30 – 19:00

Calle de Berna, 12 · 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón

+34 633 76 74 24 · info@grupodhoce.com