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Irina Nikolaeva, Southern Europe Real Estate Expert

Irina Nikolaeva

Southern Europe Real Estate Expert

Languages

Russian, English, Spanish

Education

MGIMO University, Faculty of International Economic Relations, degree in World Economy, 2005

Certificates

  • Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), National Association of REALTORS®, 2017
  • Real Estate Economics and Finance, LSE Online, 2020

Awards

  • Top International Sales Partner, TM Grupo Inmobiliario, 2022
  • Award for Outstanding Results in International Sales, Taylor Wimpey España, 2024

Irina Nikolaeva is Sales Director at Hatamatata and a real estate expert specializing in Southern Europe. She oversees client relations and the development of the company’s operations in Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Irina specializes in selecting international property for relocation, holidays, and investment. She helps buyers compare countries and regions, assess ownership costs and property liquidity, and understand the purchasing process for foreign nationals.

She coordinates cooperation with international real estate agencies and developers and oversees property selection and client support at different stages of the transaction.

Experience

  • Working in real estate and international sales since 2007

  • Specializing in Southern European property markets since 2010

  • Involved in more than 150 international property transactions

  • Working at Hatamatata since 2021

  • Manages the sales department and coordinates cooperation with international partners

Areas of expertise

  • Real estate in Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, and Greece

  • Property selection for relocation, holidays, and investment

  • Comparison of regions, prices, and property ownership costs

  • Assessment of investment potential and property liquidity

  • Coordination of remote and in-person transactions

  • Cooperation with international agencies and developers