Journal
Notes on owning property in Valencia.
Honest, practical writing for landlords and investors — from someone who manages property here every day.
A Foreign Owner's Guide to Choosing a Good Tenant in Spain
How to vet tenants in Spain — identity, income, references, guarantees and red flags — written for non-resident owners who can't be there in person.
Understanding the Comunidad de Propietarios — A Guide for Foreign Owners in Valencia
What the comunidad de propietarios is, what it costs, what a derrama is, how the junta votes — and the 2024–2025 changes that affect short-term rentals.
Valencia Neighbourhood Guide: Where to Buy for Rental Income
A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood breakdown of where to invest in Valencia — yields, prices and tenant profiles for Benimaclet, El Cabanyal, Ruzafa, El Carmen, El Pla del Remei and more.
Valencia Property Market 2026 — What Foreign Investors Need to Know
Where Valencia's property market stands in 2026: 14–22% year-on-year price growth, a new ITP transfer tax cut from 10% to 9%, and what it all means for foreign buyers and rental yields.
Do I Need a Property Manager in Valencia? Here's How to Decide
An honest framework for deciding whether professional property management makes sense for your Valencia rental — based on where you live, how much time you have, and what kind of property you own.
5 Mistakes Foreign Landlords Make in Spain (And How to Avoid Them)
The five most common mistakes we see foreign and non-resident landlords make in Spain — from the wrong contract type to overlooked tax filings — and practical advice on how to avoid them.
What Every Foreign Property Owner Needs to Know About Spanish Tenancy Law (LAU)
A plain-English guide to Spain's Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos — what it covers, tenant rights you can't contract away, the new IRAV index, deposits, evictions, and what changed under the Ley de Vivienda 2023.