The first week of the summer holidays is over so of course I recorded a podcast and wrote and published a book. Yes, despite the fact that we are officially on holiday at Valencia Property, we agreed three sales last week, have been working on another over the weekend and we have just had the excellent news that a valuation on a property that we had found for one of our clients was 20% above the price they are paying for it. There's another reason to be on our insider list because it didn't even get onto the website.
Valencia's Property Market Has Reached a Tipping Point – Smart Investors Are Acting Now
Valencia has emerged as one of Europe's hottest property investment destinations, delivering high double digit annual price growth – actually Spain's highest – while maintaining rental yields that dwarf Madrid and Barcelona. Despite this stellar performance, properties remain much cheaper than Barcelona, offering the same Mediterranean lifestyle, or even better as you are not surrounded 24/7 by tourists, at a fraction of the cost.
The catch? Available inventory has crashed in just 18 months, creating fierce competition among buyers, both local and from so many different nationalities. With the Golden Visa era officially over and supply constraints tightening, Valencia presents a once-in-a-decade opportunity that smart investors cannot afford to miss.
Because of this we thought it was time to write a book summing up everything that is going on for the savvy investor that we know you are. Whether you are coming here to buy and live or to rent out there is something out there for you but there is plenty of demand and therefore competition. You need to come prepared. But before we present you with the first couple of chapters of the book here are just a few tasty morsels you can find in it:
- 20% Annual Price Growth - Valencia city led Spain with the highest property price appreciation in 2024, significantly outperforming Madrid (18.8%) and Barcelona
- Dramatic Supply Drop - Available properties fell by 40% from December 2023 to mid-2025, creating a seller's market
- Europe's Quality of Life Champion - Valencia consistently ranks as the best city in Spain and Southern Europe for quality of life, yet remains affordably priced.
- Accessible Entry Point - Average apartment prices from €2,070 per square meter position Valencia favorably against major European capitals.
- Attractive Financing - Mortgage rates around 3% after standard discounts make property investment highly accessible for international buyers.
- Limited Time to Act - Current market dynamics favor decisive buyers who can consider properties meeting 80% of their requirements rather than waiting for perfect matches.
There is so much more in the book spread over 15 chapters so either head on over to the main page about the book which you can find here and sign up to receive the whole thing or simply sign up below to get your own copy of "The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Valencia 2025- 2026".
The Latest Podcast Talks About the Book
In our latest podcast released on Friday, we talked more about the book and what made us decide to publish it. Have a listen below if listening is your thing. You'll still want to sign up and get the whole thing to get 100% of the insights, knowledge and tips and there are plenty of other links mentioned in the episode which you can find in the show notes on the podcast page.
Property of the Week 1m Euros
I like this one but then again who wouldn’t. When something comes in at a cool million it has to be good right? (Not really. As I mentioned recently on our substack sometimes there is no rhyme or reason to pricing when the owners are a bit nutty). However, this one gives you value for money is your pockets are deep enough.
Located in La Cañada just a ten minute drive into the city of Valencia and one of the favourite places of the Valencia middle classes due to its proximity to the city and the network of international schools, it’s a family friendly area for those wanting more space.
What do I like about this place then?
* The pool and those reflections on the pure white of the house
* The seclusion. Not overlooked by anyone
* The excellent use of space within the 336m2 of the property
* Those downstairs, semi-underground rooms, with the huge windows giving them the feel of not being semi-underground. A bunker with light for your guests when they visit or those teenagers that live with you who used to be so cute when they were little
*The three car garage
*The double height living area
*The upstairs connecting open hallway, like walking the plank (Check out the photos)
*The feeling of living in your own luxury film location every day of the year
*Excellent outside kitchen area
The details? Six bedrooms, Masterchef style kitchen, Huge airy living room, four bathrooms, plenty of terraces and nooks and crannies and all contained within a manageable plot of 500m2.
What we don’t like?
*Erm… the orange tiles in the kitchen... and maybe the very busy green ones in one of the bathrooms. Gives a very Valencian feel but maybe a bit gauche for the rest of the Palace. They can be easily changed.
Interested. Get in touch to arrange your visit. Just make sure you have a million burning a hole in your pocket or the ability to get a decent mortgage.
Stepping Stones Rental of the Week
This Stepping Stone Rental can be found in the always in-demand area of El Cabanyal just a few hundred metres from the beach and on one of the best streets and locations in the area, the first part of Calle Barraca. The property is in an older building and is a third floor walkup. It has been recently modernised throughout and offers two bedrooms, a bathroom with shower unit, kitchen and a large living room with dining area and access to a small balcony overlooking the palm tree lined road. The building itself is not modernised and the entrance leaves a little to be desired with difficulty in taking your bike upstairs but it is a decent community and most people in the building actually live there.
The Cabanyal is described as Valencia's beachside bohemian heart these days. It has plenty of trendy cafes, bars and restaurants, an excellent daily food market, plenty of supermarkets and access both to Valencia's start up hub La Lanzadera in the Marina and also Las Arenas beach. There is a younger feel to the area now as prices were cheaper here over the previous decade than other areas of the city. The beach and Marina have attracted young families and the excellent communications into the city by metro, bus and bike lanes have made it a hotspot for young professionals and families.
European funds allied to local and regional money have improved the area massively and continue to facelift the more rundown parts. The northern part of the Cabanyal is right near to the University and Polytechnic meaning there is a good student population too especially considering that Valencia is the number one destination for the Erasmus programme in Europe.
The property has plenty of cafes and bars within a stone's throw. The nearest supermarket is around 200m away and the market around 300m. The nearest bus stop is 50m from your front door and the metro is just 200m away. There is a good selection of restaurants within 500m and the beach and Marina are just 500m away.
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Then amongst other things we wrote another book at the end of last year on a more light hearted note. It included all of our best property descriptions from the previous year. You can take a look at that below and then take a look at our socials, other posts and more. Enjoy and we'll be back next week.
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