VDH Enterprises
Paul van den Hout advising clients in Costa Brava

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Paul van den Hout

Your personal support for real estate investment in Spain

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  • 30+Years of experienceLiving and working in Spain without interruption since 1989.
  • 1989In Spain sinceSix years in Madrid, in Barcelona since 1995.
  • 5+LanguagesWorking languages used daily with clients, sellers and notaries.
  • 500+Clients advisedInternational investors advised across Spain over three decades.

Background

Meet Paul

A thirty-five year journey advising international investors in Spain — told in five chapters.

  1. Países Bajos — canal de Ámsterdam con la iglesia de San Nicolás al atardecer

    INTERNATIONAL ORIGINS

    The Netherlands

    Born and raised in the Netherlands, Paul trained as a sales and marketing professional inside multinational corporations — building the foundation for an international career.

    Brings to clientsUnderstands the needs and expectations of the international investor from day one.
  2. Madrid — Gran Vía con el edificio Metrópolis al fondo

    BANKING EXPERIENCE

    Madrid

    Paul arrives in Spain in 1989 and spends six years in Madrid as sales and marketing manager for multinationals across tourism, food & beverage, leisure and real estate.

    Brings to clientsAccess to a network of banks and inside knowledge that smooths every transaction.
  3. Barcelona — vista aérea de la Sagrada Família y el Eixample

    REAL ESTATE FOCUS

    Barcelona

    In 1995 Paul moves to Barcelona and opens his international 'Helpdesk' — the foundation of VDH Enterprises. He becomes member #777 of AEPI and registers as #4261 with AICAT, Catalonia's real estate platform. In 2002 he completes his Master in Real Estate. From Barcelona he develops his own projects across the city and the Costa Brava.

    Brings to clientsHands-on local market experience to find the best opportunities.
  4. ESADE Business School — entrada del campus

    EXECUTIVE TRAINING

    ESADE & Coaching

    Paul begins collaborating with ESADE Business School on Leadership and Cultural Change programs for international students. He is a Certified Professional Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, holds an international certification in Coaching by Values, and is a certified Teamcoach with the Gestalt institute.

    Brings to clientsCombines business vision with emotional intelligence to make better decisions.
  5. Paul van den Hout en el estadio del RCD Espanyol

    COAUTHOR & MENTOR

    Coauthor & Mentor

    Paul is cofounder of 'LIVT, elevate your talent', a coaching platform, and coauthor, together with influencer Gianluca Rosania, of 'El Camino' (The Path), an interactive guide supporting young people with the difficult decision of choosing their future career. He continues to personally advise international investors and buyers acquiring property in Spain.

    Brings to clientsA practical, human perspective grounded in real experience and results.

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Paul understands the Spanish market like few others and is 100% committed to his clients.

– VDH client

Our Business Idea

Built around trust, expertise and results that matter.

We combine deep local knowledge with a client-first approach to create value and exceptional real estate experiences in Spain.

Mediterranean villa at sunset
01

Local Expertise

  • In-depth knowledge of the Spanish real estate market and regulations
  • Strong local network of trusted partners
  • Experience that brings confidence and security
02

Client Value

  • We understand your needs
  • We take care of you and your investment
  • Personalized service that creates real value
  • Independence and total transparency
03

Strategic Execution

  • Your goals are our priority
  • Flexible, proactive and solution oriented
  • Always close to our clients
  • Clear, direct and effective in negotiations
  • Focused on results
04

Human Approach

  • People-minded company
  • We think out of the box
  • We create synergies
  • Hands-on mentality
  • Every day is a new challenge

Our Competitive Advantage

We combine local knowledge, strategic thinking and a personal approach to deliver exceptional results in every project.

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Education

Credentials & Certifications

01

Master in Real Estate — UAB (University of Barcelona)

02

Certified Professional Coach (PCC) — International Coaching Federation (ICF)

03

Community Manager

04

Real estate studies & projects

05

Certified Estate Agent — AEPI (Spanish Association)

06

AICAT Registration #4261 — Catalan real estate control platform

EurocertifAICAT #4261AEPI

What our clients say

“Paul is a trustful consultant with tremendous expertise in real estate and business in Spain. Focus on the aim, supportive and helpful. He helped me to acquire an apartment in Barcelona but offered much more like a perfect renovation and organizing all services needed to enjoy being an inhabitant in Barcelona. He became a professional friend who is there when you need him.”

Jaap Boonstra

From Amsterdam · Apartment in Barcelona

“We found the services of VDH through the internet. Within hours they sent us a complete report with the 'ins & outs' of the local market and a quote of the proposed services. We found a unique apartment, in downtown BCN, did the negotiations together, and had a fantastic deal! With such an important decision, it felt very safe to have someone you could trust.”

Joel Kahn

From Australia · Apartment in Barcelona