How to find a property in Valencia
Most buyers start on the property portals, but the same flat is often listed on several sites at different prices, and some adverts are out of date. Decide first on the district, the full budget including purchase costs and whether you want resale or new-build. Then ask an agency to confirm availability, the land registry status and the price before you travel to view.
Hello Home's office is in Rojales on the Costa Blanca, about 200 km south of Valencia, and our own catalogue currently has no listings in the city itself. For Valencia we prepare a selection on request, including partner listings, and arrange viewings on site or online. The province of Alicante is in the same region, so the same regional taxes apply there.
Steps to buy a property in Valencia
The process is the same as anywhere in Spain; our buying guide covers each step in detail.
- NIE: the foreigner identification number you need for the purchase, the bank account and taxes.
- Spanish bank account: for the payment and for utility and community bills.
- Document check: a lawyer reviews the nota simple (land registry extract), the cadastre data, any debts and the community certificate before you pay a deposit.
- Reservation and private contract (often a contrato de arras): the deposit terms, deadlines and refund rules in writing.
- Notary deed (escritura pública): signed at the notary with the final payment, then registered at the land registry and the taxes paid.
Purchase taxes in Valencia (as of October 2026)
Valencia and the province of Alicante belong to the Comunitat Valenciana, so the rates of the Valencian Tax Agency (ATV) apply. For resale homes the transfer tax (ITP) is 9% since 1 June 2026, and 11% for properties above €1 million (ATV rate table, as of October 2026). New-build homes bought from a developer carry 10% VAT (IVA) plus stamp duty (AJD) at the regional rate.
Reduced rates exist for some buyers (for example large families or buyers with a disability) and depend on conditions. Properties by the Mar Menor are in the Region of Murcia, which sets its own rates. Add notary, land registry and legal fees to the tax. Rules change: confirm the rate for your purchase with a lawyer or tax adviser before signing.
Where to look in Valencia
Valencia is compact, and districts differ more in character than in distance:
- Ciutat Vella and Ruzafa (Russafa): the historic centre and a lively district with many older buildings.
- El Cabanyal and the Malvarrosa: the old fishermen's quarter by the beach, with protected low-rise houses and newer blocks nearer the sea.
- Benimaclet and Campanar: residential districts near the universities and the Turia gardens, popular for living year-round.
- Patacona and Port Saplaya (Alboraya): just north of the city on the beach, with apartment blocks and a marina.