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Why Buyers Trust GolfMatch

We Made This Journey Ourselves

As founders who relocated internationally and chose to live on Spanish golf resorts, we understand the questions, uncertainties and trade-offs international buyers face. PlaceMatch™ was developed based  that experience using objective data to deliver better decisions aligned with your requirements

Meet the Team

Ray Kleiner
FOUNDER  |  Creator oF PlaceMatch™ 
  • Strong understanding of long-term lifestyle suitability, local community dynamics and international buyer focus.
  • Co-founder of GolfMatch and contributor to the PlaceMatch™  advisory approach.
  • Deep knowledge of the Costa Blanca & Costa Cálida lifestyle and property markets.
  • Local insights that help property buyers make smart investment decisions.
Hans spent many years in Spain in real estate, working closely with the leading developers of resort communities and understands how important choosing the right location is, even more than property - its all about lifestyle, community, long-term quality of life and ROI.

He brings extensive knowledge of both the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida to help you make the right choice. 
 
  • Relocated, lived and worked across 7 countries, giving first-hand insight into international buyers' needs.
  • Personally navigated the relocation journey from Milan to Alicante, experiencing the same decisions every client faces.
  • Developed PlaceMatch™, a proprietary location intelligence system that matches lifestyle, investment goals and community fit.
  • Independent, data-driven approach focused on finding the right location before searching for the right property.
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After relocating from Milan to Alicante, Ray discovered that the biggest mistake buyers make isn't choosing a property—it's choosing the wrong location. While most people compare floor plans, prices and finishes, the factors that shape long-term happiness and investment performance are often overlooked.
 

That insight led to the creation of PlaceMatch™—a proprietary location intelligence system that evaluates lifestyle compatibility, investment potential and community fit before the property search begins. The result is a smarter, more confident way to buy in Spain.

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Hans Schatterman
Property Specialist  |  GolfMatch 
We are an independent lifestyle and property advisory dedicated to international buyers relocating or investing in Spain.
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