Selling property in Valencia: key steps and taxation

The property market in Valencia: favourable conditions for selling

Valencia offers a very attractive economic and residential environment, thanks to several key factors:

Strong demand: foreign investors, retirees, young professionals, local families.
Regular price increases: around 10% per year for the past few years.
Mediterranean quality of life: mild climate, beaches, culture, safety, and modern infrastructure.

These advantages make it a good time to sell your property in 2025, before the market possibly stabilizes in 2026 or 2027.

To avoid: trusting only the notaire to secure the transaction.
Solution: work with a specialized agency to manage the sale before the compromis, because the notaire does not write the promesse de vente or collect the money.

Why work with a local real estate agency to sell?

Selling a property in Valencia involves specific administrative and legal steps, which are different from the French system:

• The notaire is only involved at the final stage, at the official signing.

• There is no suspensive clause for mortgage or automatic cooling-off period for the buyer.

• The compromis de vente (called contrato de arras) is a binding legal document.

Not in Valencia? Read our article: Comment investir à Valence sans être sur place to learn how to manage a transaction remotely.

Working with a local agency like BuenApart, which has been based in Valencia for several years, gives you:

• Strong contracts adapted to Spanish law

• Professional presentation of your property (photos, targeted publications)

• Selection of serious and solvent buyers

• Effective negotiation to protect your interests

The steps to successfully sell your property in Valencia

Here is a typical process for a successful sale:

1. Estimate your property at the right price

A realistic estimate based on the local market is key to selling quickly and avoiding heavy negotiations.

2. Sign a mandat de vente

This contract defines the agency’s role, the listing price, and the commission.

3. Prepare the required documents

• Escritura (title deed)

• Last IBI receipt (property tax)

• Energy certificate (CEE)

• NIE (foreigner identification number)

4. Sign the compromis de vente

The contrato de arras commits both parties. If one party pulls out without a valid reason, penalties apply.

5. Finalize the sale with the notaire

Payment, signing, and handing over the keys are done with a Spanish notaire.

Selling an inherited property in Valencia: specific steps

Have you inherited a property? The procedure includes:

• Declaration of heirs with a Spanish notaire, using French documents

• Payment of inheritance tax in Spain

• Updating the land registry before selling

Good to know: the NIE never expires, even after several years.

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What taxes apply when selling property in Valencia?

Taxation depends on where you are a tax resident:

For non-residents in Spain

• Capital gains tax: 19%

• Plusvalía municipal: moderate local tax based on the cadastral value

For Spanish residents

• Progressive income tax (around 20–21%)

• Possible exemptions if reinvesting in a main residence

With proper support, it is often possible to optimize your taxes legally.