Choosing Melafani Properties, a family-run estate agency in Torrevieja (Costa Blanca), means buying with a team that has worked in the area since 1995. It looks after international buyers in their own language and offers a service that is as comprehensive and personal as possible. Its clients also have access to the legal services of Veri Lawyers, the law firm run by the same family, which coordinates with the agency throughout the transaction.
In short:
- A family-run agency in Torrevieja with more than 30 years in the property business, which has grown since the second generation of the family joined.
- Service in 11 languages and a portfolio of obra nueva (new build) and segunda mano (resale) homes across the Costa Blanca, the Costa Cálida and the Costa de Almería.
- Legal support through Veri Lawyers and services after you buy: building work, administrative paperwork, leisure and aftercare.
Who is behind Melafani Properties?
Melafani Properties was founded in 1995 by Salvatore Veri Colombo and Laura Peñaranda, after they settled permanently in Torrevieja. From the very beginning, the aim has been to offer a service that is as comprehensive and personal as possible.
The company has come through several economic crises, including the property crash, without closing or going bust. Since the second generation of the family joined, the agency has grown. Today Melania Veri Peñaranda is its managing director.
Which languages does the team speak?
Between them, the Melafani Properties team works in Spanish, English, Italian, German, French, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian. This means buyers can handle their purchase in their own language.
The team includes, among others:
- Agents and sales staff who speak, depending on the person, English, Italian, German, French, Polish or Dutch.
- A sworn German translator.
- A Finnish estate agent, who is also a PGA golf professional, working in Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian.
- An arquitecto técnico (building surveyor).
Which areas does Melafani Properties cover and what kind of homes does it sell?
Melafani Properties has its office in Torrevieja (Alicante). It works mainly on the Costa Blanca (Alicante), the Costa Cálida (Murcia) and the Costa de Almería, and up to roughly 70 km inland. Its portfolio includes both new-build and resale properties.
For many years its work focused on resales in Torrevieja urbanizaciones (residential developments) such as Aldea del Mar and Las Atalayas. It has also sold high-end new-build homes outside Torrevieja, for example in Cumbre del Sol and Altea.
Who handles the legal side of my purchase?
Legal services are provided by Veri Lawyers, the Veri family’s law firm, which has been operating since 2015. It grew out of Melafani Properties’ legal service and now works under its own brand. It is run by Melania Veri Peñaranda, a lawyer registered with the Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid (ICAM, the Madrid Bar Association) under number 120.346.
Melafani Properties and Veri Lawyers are two separate, coordinated brands belonging to the same family. Melafani Properties explains the buying process in general terms, and for the legal and tax aspects of your specific case it refers you to Veri Lawyers, which coordinates with the agency on the transaction. Veri Lawyers also works independently for people buying or selling through another agency or privately.
What professional guarantees does the agency offer?
Melania Veri, director of Melafani Properties, is listed on the Registro de Agentes de Intermediación Inmobiliaria de la Comunitat Valenciana (RAICV, the Valencian Region’s official register of estate agents) under number 6220. She is also a member of the COAPI de Alicante (Alicante’s professional association of estate agents) under provincial number 1220. Both she and the company hold seguro de responsabilidad civil (professional liability insurance) and seguro de caución (surety insurance).
What happens after signing at the notaría (notary’s office)?
After the purchase, Melafani Properties clients still have access to:
- Legal services through Veri Lawyers (including criminal, extranjería (immigration), banking and tax law, among others).
- Civil, commercial, accounting and administrative services.
- Property extensions and project management.
- Leisure and aftercare services, such as golf lessons or boat trips.
What do clients say about Melafani Properties?
At the time of writing, Melafani Properties has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 in its Google reviews. Many clients come recommended by other clients. New clients particularly highlight how they are treated once they get to know the team.
Frequently asked questions
How long has Melafani Properties been working in Torrevieja?
Melafani Properties was founded in Torrevieja in 1995 and has more than 30 years in the property business. It has grown since the second generation of the family joined, and its managing director today is Melania Veri Peñaranda.
Which languages does Melafani Properties speak?
Between them, the team works in Spanish, English, Italian, German, French, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian.
Are Melafani Properties and Veri Lawyers the same company?
No. They are two separate, coordinated brands belonging to the same family. Veri Lawyers provides legal services to Melafani Properties clients, coordinating with the agency on the transaction. It also works independently for people buying or selling through another agency or privately.
Which areas does Melafani Properties cover?
Mainly the Costa Blanca, the Costa Cálida and the Costa de Almería, and up to roughly 70 km inland. Its portfolio includes both new-build and resale homes.
Is Melafani Properties a registered estate agency?
Its director, Melania Veri, is listed on the Registro de Agentes de Intermediación Inmobiliaria de la Comunitat Valenciana (RAICV, the Valencian Region’s official register of estate agents) under number 6220. She is also a member of the COAPI de Alicante (Alicante’s professional association of estate agents) under provincial number 1220. Both the director and the company Melafani Properties hold professional liability insurance and surety insurance.
What support does Melafani Properties offer after the purchase?
Clients still have access to legal services through Veri Lawyers (including criminal, immigration, banking and tax law, among others). Melafani Properties also offers civil, commercial, accounting and administrative services, property extensions, project management and leisure and aftercare services such as golf lessons or boat trips.
Thinking of buying on the Costa Blanca, the Costa Cálida or the Costa de Almería? Talk to the Melafani Properties team in Torrevieja – we speak 11 languages. Call us on +34 699 03 33 03 or email info@melafaniproperties.com (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00; weekends by appointment).