Buyer’s agent
Buy your property in Valencia with a dedicated buyer's agent
Want to buy in Valencia but the distance, the language and Spanish paperwork hold you back? We take on your entire project, from search to signing.
Our strengths
BuenApart, your international real estate agency in Valencia, supports you end-to-end, from the property search to the signing at the notary.
Since 2021, we put our local expertise, our network of qualified partners and our deep knowledge of the Spanish market to work to secure your purchase and simplify every step.
Turnkey service, personalized support: you’re in direct contact with the founders for a human, responsive and tailor-made follow-up, remotely or on the ground.
End-to-end support
Why choose BuenApart as your buyer's agent
01
Project review
Together we validate your buying project in the Valencia region. We know the Valencian market neighborhood by neighborhood: real prices, opportunities, pitfalls to avoid.
02
Search & viewings
We search for properties and run viewings with you, in person or remotely. No upfront fee. Our commission is only due at signing.
03
Negotiation & checks
We negotiate on your behalf and check the property with a notary’s clerk and a lawyer. You buy safely, with no nasty surprises.
04
Signing, even remotely
We support you all the way to signing at the notary. If you can’t travel, we handle everything by power of attorney from your country.
Key steps
Before you start: validate the financial side
In the Valencia region, being financially ready before any purchase is essential. Withdrawing after paying a deposit is not common practice locally and is rarely accepted by sellers.
Home-country bank
Financing through your home-country bank, with terms you already know and streamlined paperwork.
Spanish bank
Spanish mortgage, local rates, easier access for non-residents through our partners.
Compare & choose
We help you compare both options to pick the best terms for your profile.
Power of attorney
Buy remotely through power of attorney
You can’t always be on site for every step. Power of attorney is a simple, secure way to delegate parts of the process. Two options depending on your situation.1/2One buyer in two has never visited before signing.Our figures, our clients in photographs, and how a remote purchase works.
During your first trip to Valencia
We arrange the signing of the power of attorney with an English-speaking notary on site. Fast and simple.
From your home country
Power of attorney drawn up in your country with your local notary, legalized and apostilled. No travel required.
End-to-end coverage
Before and after your purchase
Before the purchase
From search to signing
„ Property shortlist
Guidance on the right areas and identification of properties matching your criteria.
„ Viewings
Organisation of viewings in person or remotely, including a tour of the surroundings.
„ Negotiation
Discussion of purchase price and sale terms.
„ Document checks
Full verification to guarantee a property free of liens and debts.
„ Property reservation
Drafting or review of the sale agreement (contrato de arras).
„ Sale preparation
Collecting all the documents required to finalize the transaction.
„ Signing at the notary
Presence and assistance at the signing of the deed (escritura).
After the purchase
Settling in & administration
• Utility transfers
Water, electricity, gas, internet, insurance, alarm: we handle the changes and installations.
• Tax registration
Registration with the Spanish tax authorities to formalize your tax residence.
• Building association update
Communication and registration with the homeowners’ association.
• Town hall registration (padrón)
Registration with the local town hall to officialize your residence.
• Renovation coordination
Follow-up of your renovation works with qualified contractors.
Our support
A transparent, human service with no upfront commitment
No upfront fee
We start the search without any deposit. Our fee is only payable at signing at the notary.
Personalized follow-up, even remotely
Phone or video call to scope the project. A dedicated WhatsApp group for smooth communication throughout the process.
Fees in line with your budget
3% of the purchase price (excl. tax), tapering: 2% on the share above €500,000, with a minimum fee of €4,500. Fees due only upon successful purchase.
Competitive fees
Transparent pricing
Up to €500,000
of the purchase price (excl. tax)
Above €500,000
on the share above the threshold
✓ No upfront fee to start the search
✓ An advance may be requested after 2 months of search
✓ Fees due only upon successful purchase
✓ Minimum fee: €4,500 excl. tax
Where we operate
Valencia and its surrounding area
Our buyer’s agent service focuses exclusively on the city of Valencia and its outskirts. This strategic choice lets us truly master the local market and meet your expectations with precision.
When buying a house, we guide you across areas we know in depth, thanks to our on-the-ground experience.
For apartments inside Valencia (whether for rental investment, a personal project or a move abroad) we support you at every step. Rental demand is particularly strong here (student housing, local residents). Our recommendations cover both up-and-coming neighborhoods and well-established areas known for their quality of life.
Good to know
Buying in Spain vs other countries
Reservation
In Spain, you pay between €500 and €3,000 to formalize an offer. This amount locks the property while the seller considers it. If the offer is declined, it is refunded in full.
10% deposit
At the signing of the sale agreement (« Las ARRAS »), the buyer pays 10% of the price. Unlike in many other countries, this amount goes directly to the owner, not to the notary. A contract review is essential.
Timing
There is no minimum delay in Spain. The transaction can move very fast if documents are ready. We anticipate the paperwork so all pieces are ready before the sale agreement.
On the ground in Valencia
Our real estate agency in Valencia
Unlike a remote-only agency, BuenApart has a physical office in Valencia (Calle Villahermosa 1, 46006). We live and work here: in-person viewings, meetings, file follow-up and presence at the notary.
This local presence, our knowledge of the neighbourhoods, real prices and a network of trusted professionals (lawyer, notary’s clerk, tradespeople), secures your purchase, in your language, from the first conversation to the handover of keys. It’s what sets us apart from a remote agency or a simple listings portal.
Buying a property in Valencia:
the practical answers
Most of our buyers do not live in Spain. Here is exactly how a purchase works when you are abroad, what the Spanish paperwork requires and what our service costs.
Can I buy a property in Valencia without travelling to Spain?
Yes. We run the whole purchase remotely: video viewings filmed for you, negotiation, legal checks and signing at the notary through a power of attorney. Several of our buyers have completed without seeing the property in person before signing.
What is a power of attorney, and when do I need one?
It is a notarised document authorising someone in Spain to sign on your behalf. You can grant it before a Spanish notary while you are here, or at a Spanish consulate in your country of residence. It is what makes a purchase possible without you being present on the day of signing.
Do I need a NIE and a Spanish bank account before I start?
You need a NIE, the Spanish tax identification number, to sign the deed. A Spanish bank account is not compulsory but makes utilities and taxes far simpler. Both can be arranged during the search, not before it.
What does your buyer's agent service cost?
3% of the purchase price up to 500,000 EUR, 2% on the share above, with a minimum of 4,500 EUR before tax. Spanish IVA at 21% is added on top. There is no retainer to start, and if we find nothing you pay nothing.
How much is the deposit, and who holds it?
At the signing of the arras contract the buyer pays 10% of the price. In Spain that amount goes directly to the seller, not to the notary, which is why the contract must be reviewed before you sign.
Do you work with buyers in other time zones?
Yes. We schedule calls and video viewings to suit clients in North America and elsewhere, and everything is documented in writing so you are never waiting on a phone call to know where your purchase stands.
This information is provided for guidance and reflects the rules as we currently understand them. It is not tax or legal advice: we introduce you to our accountants and lawyers for your specific situation.
Our listings
Our real estate listings for sale in Spain
A selection of properties reviewed and hand-picked by our team.
