Our Story
European Cribs was born out of frustration — and a suitcase packed for Lisbon.
In 2022, our founders spent six months trying to navigate fragmented portals, opaque agents, and a market that seemed designed to keep outsiders out. They found their home — eventually. Then they built the platform they wish had existed. European Cribs is the result: a curated, members-first service that puts exceptional European properties in front of the right people, faster.
How we work
We don't scrape portals. Every property on European Cribs is reviewed by a human — assessed for quality, value, and authenticity before it ever reaches our members. Our team of local scouts in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Germany source listings directly from trusted agents, developers, and private sellers.
The result: fewer properties, but far better ones. No filler, no algorithm-driven noise. Just homes worth your attention.
What we stand for
We reject more properties than we accept. Every listing reflects a deliberate choice — not an automated feed. If it's on European Cribs, someone on our team believed it was worth your time.
Our Premium members see properties before they go public. We work for buyers, not sellers — which means no paid placement, no hidden commissions, no conflicts of interest.
Buying abroad is complex. Legal structures, tax implications, financing — we don't pretend it's simple. Our advisors give you straight answers, not sales pitches.
The team
Moved from Berlin to Lisbon in 2021. Former product lead at a European proptech. Has personally viewed over 300 properties across 6 countries.
Porto-born, Barcelona-based. Former luxury real estate agent with 10 years of experience across Iberia. Speaks five languages fluently.
British expat who bought his French farmhouse through a platform he helped build. Now ensures every European Cribs member has the same experience.
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