Buying a Property in Valencia Case Study

How the Lewis Family Bought Their Beachfront Apartment in Valencia in Just One Week

The Lewis family wanted a modern, 3-bedroom apartment near the beach in Valencia. Buying a property in Valencia as foreigners, with limited time before flying home, looked stressful – until they found MoveSpain.

Buying a Property in Valencia Case Study

Origin: California

Purchase Budget: €270,000

Destination: Valencia

3 Bedrooms

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The Client

The Lewis Family: Buying a Property in Valencia to Live by the Sea

The Lewis family, from California, had a clear vision: relocate to Valencia and enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle from a modern 3-bedroom apartment close to the beach.

With a budget of €270,000, they needed an expert team to find the right home quickly, secure the best deal and handle every legal step of buying a property in Valencia as foreigners.

The Challenge: Buying a Property in Valencia Fast, as Foreigners

Limited Time

They needed to secure a property quickly, before returning home.

Complex Process

The legal and financial side of buying in Spain as foreigners was overwhelming.

Right Location

Close to the beach, in a safe and vibrant area, with easy access to the city.
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Budget Management

They wanted to get the most value from their budget without overspending.

Why the Lewis Family Chose MoveSpain

Without local knowledge, these challenges could have meant delays, lost opportunities or overpaying for the wrong property. MoveSpain took care of everything, from the first viewing to the keys.

How We Handled Buying a Property in Valencia for the Lewis Family

A fast-track purchase with full assistance at every step.

Property Search

• Pre-selected listings that matched their criteria
• In-person and virtual viewings

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Price Negotiation

• Negotiated a lower price
• Savings reinvested in renovations

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NIE for Foreigners

• Helped them obtain their NIE (foreigner tax ID)
• Required to buy, open a bank account and pay taxes

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Spanish Bank Account

• Assisted in opening a Spanish bank account
• Ready for the purchase and future bills

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Legal Paperwork

• Contracts and due diligence
• Property registration

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Renovations

• Redesign and renovation plan
• Works started to fit their lifestyle

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Found, negotiated and bought in just one week.

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The Results

A Beachfront Home in Valencia, Ready for Their New Life

Watch the Lewis family talk about their experience in the video above. Thinking about buying a property in Valencia or anywhere in Spain? See how we help you find your home or contact our team.

FAQ

Buying a property in Valencia as a foreigner

It depends on financing, paperwork and the seller. With a clear brief and documents ready, the Lewis family found and secured their apartment in one week. The purchase is completed by signing before a notary and registering the property at the Land Registry.

Yes. Foreigners need an NIE (foreigner identification number) to buy property, open a bank account and pay taxes in Spain. Requirements are set by Spain’s migration authorities, and we handle the application with you.

Much of the process can be managed remotely: we arrange virtual viewings and prepare the paperwork. The signing can be done in person or through a representative with a notarised power of attorney.

Yes. For the Lewis family we negotiated a lower price, and the savings went straight into renovating their new home.