The Valencia Property Podcast

Valencia Property Podcast - Season 4, Episode 5 "New Year, New Valencia" Welcome to 2026! In our first episode of the year, we're diving into what's happening in Valencia property land and the compelling reasons why Valencia should be on your radar this year. In This Episode: Our new Facebook group for Valencia movers and why we're bothering despite Facebook largely being a cesspit 10 reasons Valencia wins in 2026: sunshine, cost of living, healthcare, and the beach-city combo The reality of living costs in Valencia vs. your current location - real numbers that actually matter Why worrying about Spanish taxes misses the bigger cost-of-living picture The wildest enquiries we've had already this year (including the time-traveller who wanted 30 properties under €100k) A heartfelt goodbye to Cyndi, a cherished member of our Valencia community Episode Resources: 📝 Blog Posts Mentioned: Sun, Space and Sanity: 10 Reasons Valencia Wins in 2026 (Part 1) Spain and Affordability The Cost of Living in Valencia in 2025 Valencia Property Blog - All Episodes & Articles 🎧 More Episodes: Valencia Property Podcast Homepage - Over 50 evergreen episodes packed with essential info for moving to Valencia Get In Touch: 📧 Email us: information@valencia-property.com 💬 Join our Facebook group for people moving to Valencia (link in the blog post) Whether you're escaping politics, chasing sunshine, or just want your money to go further while maintaining quality of life, this episode breaks down why 2026 might be your year.

Welcome back to the Valencia Property podcast – your monthly dose of property talk, Valencia insights, and this month, something completely different. We're wrapping up what's been another record year for Valencia Property, and I'll take you through exactly what's been happening in the market: who's buying, what they're looking for, and why Valencia continues to be the smart choice for international buyers, particularly Americans who now make up our biggest client group. But before we get into all that, we also have a brand new feature – a knockout quiz about Spain. Paul and David go head-to-head testing their knowledge on various aspects of Spain. I won't spoil who won, but let's just say there were some surprising gaps in knowledge and a few tense moments as bragging rights were at stake. It was genuinely a lot of fun, and we'll be making this a regular fixture. We've got our second-ever sponsor – the magnificent Almuerzo – hear more about that on the pod and I also need to address the technical chaos we've been dealing with over the past couple of weeks. You may not have noticed it, we most certainly did! So settle in, and let's get started. Links https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/11/30/understanding-differences-valencia-vs-alicante/ Latest blog post comparing Valencia and Alicante demographically.  https://valencia-property.com/new/2021/06/22/the-first-step-to-buying-property-in-valencia/ The first step to buying property in Valencia, fill in the form here.  information@valencia-property.com To contact us and get your property search started https://www.steppingstonerentals.com Our sister company for your medium term rentals.  https://www.valencia-property.com Our homepage to check out our properties. 

The latest and greatest Valencia Property podcast all about honesty, trolls and the American Escape. Plsu we answer a few of your questions in our returning Q+A voicenote section.    The links mentioned in the podcast are below.  The blogs: https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/11/03/the-valencia-property-rules-for-listing/ https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/10/27/valencia-property-still-the-number-one-choice-for-american-buyers-in-valencia/ https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/10/20/valencias-rise-how-spains-hidden-gem-became-the-smart-choice-for-modern-living https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/10/13/the-latest-valencia-property-qa The Substack: https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/the-one-thing-ill-never-really-understand https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/i-couldnt-let-it-lie https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/the-one-big-mistake-everyone-makes https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/the-one-big-mistake-everyone-makes The listings: https://www.valencia-property.com/valencia-beach-area/classy-cabanyal-convenience-2426.php https://www.valencia-property.com/valencia-city/ace-ventura-2430.php https://www.valencia-property.com/valencia-beach-area/project-by-the-beach-in-the-cabanyal-2427.php https://www.valencia-property.com/rocafort/villa-for-the-more-discerning-2428.php The SSR Section: https://www.steppingstonerentals.com https://www.steppingstonerentals.com/blog  

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Valencia Property podcast. Remember that today's episode is sponsored by Paella. Yes, the dish. Paella wanted to sponsor us because, and I quote, "We've been bringing people together around a shared pan for centuries, and apparently that's your whole philosophy about community and Spanish living." Fair point, Paella. Fair point. Today we talk about buying as an individual rather than a company, mortgages on Spanish property and work life balance in Valencia before taking a look at Zebra Blocks and new architecture and whether they work in new neighbourhoods in and around Valencia.  Links mentioned in the podcast today: Mortgage Direct for your financing needs.  https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/10/06/new-builds-and-new-neighbourhoods-in-valencia/  https://valencia-property.com/new/2023/08/28/work-life-balance-in-valencia/ 

The first in our mini podcast series where we highlight articles you should read but might prefer to listen to. Today we go into how to get a Valencia Property Consultation Call. You can read the article here (Or even read along) and you can also read the other article mentioned in the episode about the schools here.  To set up your consultation call just contact us on information@valencia-property.com with your details and when you'd prefer the call and we will arrange something with you. 

Welcome back to the post-summer episode of the Valencia Property podcast. The first of season 4. A long working title of "Post-Summer Revival: Consultation Calls, AI Songs, and Why You Can't Get Things Done in Spain" it's worth your time to listen and at the end you get "Valencia Dreams" in its full glory... Here are the links for the articles mentioned in the show. Just click through to read more. https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/09/01/setting-up-your-consultation-call-with-valencia-property/  Setting up your consultation call https://valencia-property.com/new/2021/02/09/international-and-bilingual-schools-in-valencia/  Bilingual and International school blog  https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/08/25/are-you-ready-to-buy-your-own-valencia-property/  Are you ready to buy your own Valencia Property? https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/08/11/introducing-the-definitive-guide-to-buying-property-in-valencia-2025-26/  Introducing the Definitive Guide to Buying Valencia Property https://valencia-property.com/new/the-valencia-relocation-checklist---a-step-by-step-guide-to-moving-to-valencia/    The Valencia Relocation Checklist - A step by step guide https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/introducing-valencia-dreams  Introducing Valencia Dreams  https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/if-you-have-kids If You Have Kids... https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/why-you-cant-get-things-done-in-spain Why you Can't Get Things Done in Spain https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/p/the-10-weirdest-facts-about-valencia  The Ten Weirdest Facts About Valencia

Welcome back to the Valencia Property podcast. It's summer and we are on holiday but even so we continue to put out our amazing VP content. Today we are talking about our new publication "The Definitive Valencia Property Investment Guide 2025-26" You can read the first two chapters and then download the guide at the link provided below. It's a must read so make sure to head on over and sign up to receive the book.  https://valencia-property.com/new/download-our-full-2025-2026-guide-to-buying-property-in-valencia/ Download the guide here Also in this episode we mention our socials and other pages so just in case you don't know them here are the links to get even more information. Enjoy.  www.valencia-property.com Browse our properties here www.valencia-property.com/new Check out the blog here https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/ Follow our Substack here https://bsky.app/profile/grahunt.bsky.social Our Bluesky account https://www.youtube.com/valenciaproperty Our YouTube Account https://valenciaproperty.podbean.com/ for our Podcast https://www.facebook.com/ValenciaProperty Our Facebook Page Any questions feel free to mail us at information@valencia-property.com

On this month's podcast we take a deep dive into Remote Work in our interview with Maya Middlemiss who runs Remote Work Europe and recently attended a hackathon for her latest project the Remote Resilience Hub. How does remote work affect Valencia, how does Valencia affect remote workers, why remote work is the term and not digital nomads, what work is available online these days and a whole lot more.  Links from the episode are here  https://remoteresiliencehub.com/site/ The New Remote Resilience hub https://www.remoteworkeurope.eu/ Remote Work Europe https://www.remoteworkeurope.eu/remote-work-spain Remote Work Spain https://www.facebook.com/groups/remoteworkspain Remote work Spain on Facebook https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/adios-tomar-fresco-policia-advierte-puede-ser-ilegal-p7m_20250604683fdc6c812a8f1e6a0f3b27.html  Police warning old people about sitting outside https://valenciaproperty.substack.com/ Our substack https://bsky.app/profile/grahunt.bsky.social Our Bluesky Mail us at information@valencia-property.com  and of course www.valencia-property.com and our blog at www.valencia-property.com/new 

Welcome back to the Valencia Property podcast. Today as usual we’ve got a packed episode covering medium-term rentals, a key money-saving tip for buyers, the rise of coliving, and why ‘it depends’ is the answer to so many questions. Plus, we’ll break down the latest updates to Spain’s visa process—because yes, things have changed again and we'll talk about that pesky proposal to introduce a 100% tax for foreign buyers on Spanish property and why it probably won't happen   Links in Show Medium Term Rentals for Owners or Tenants https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/05/26/the-case-for-medium-term-rentals-for-owners-and-tenants/   The Key Money Saving Tip For Buying in Spain https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/05/19/the-key-money-saving-tip-for-buying-in-spain/    CoLiving in Valencia and Spain https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/05/05/coliving-in-valencia-and-spain/    Why is the Answer Always "It Depends"? https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/05/12/why-is-the-answer-always-it-depends/   Why Choosing the Right Bank is Important https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2025/02/17/why-choosing-the-right-bank-is-so-important/   How to Work With Valencia Property https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2022/11/14/how-to-work-with-valencia-property/   Currencies Direct Link https://www.valencia-property.com/new/CD2024  

Mortgages, Interest Rates and Carles Recio, the Valencia "Hero" You Never Knew Existed. The latest podcast from the Valencia Property stable is a bit different. We talk about mortgages and interest rates but then take you into an underworld of Valencia you may not know about through the lens of Valencian "Character" Carles Recio... you need to know this.    Show notes and links as follows Mortgage Direct https://www.valencia-property.com/new/MDB   Council Tax and Stamp Duty on Valencia Property https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2019/09/18/stamp-duty-and-council-tax-on-valencia-property/   The Art of the Deal Valencia Property Version https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2025/04/14/the-art-of-the-deal-valencia-property-version/    You Come to Valencia For the Lifestyle Right https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/04/28/you-come-to-valencia-for-the-lifestyle-right/   Interest Rates, Mortgages and Escaping the USA https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/04/21/interest-rates-mortgages-and-escaping-the-usa/   False Economies and Finding Faults https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/04/07/false-economies-and-finding-faults/   The Full Process of Getting a Mortgage in Spain https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2021/04/25/the-full-process-of-getting-a-mortgage-in-spain/  Contact Us on information@valencia-property.com or fill in the form on the following post to let us know what you are looking for https://valencia-property.com/new/2021/06/22/the-first-step-to-buying-property-in-valencia/  

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Valencia Property Podcast. Today we talk about first quarter results, what's happening after the demise of the Golden Visa and we have an interview with Diana from Gidea Insbrok about getting insurance for all types of visa and why using a broker totally makes sense.  Remember you can contact us on information@valencia-property.com with your questions and to start your search for your ideal Valencia Property.  Show Note Links https://valencia-property.com/newedit/podcastinterview Get your insurance with Diana at Gidea here https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/03/03/luxury-valencia-properties-at-great-prices/ Luxury Valencia Properties at Great Prices https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/03/10/2025-valencia-fallas-survival-guide/ 2025 Valencia Fallas Survival Guide https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/03/17/how-to-value-a-property-in-spain/ How to value a property in Spain https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/03/24/navigating-cultural-differences-in-buying-valencia-property/ Navigating Cultural Differences in Buying Valencia Property https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/03/31/the-times-they-are-a-changing-and-you-need-to-get-ready/ The Times They are a Changing and you need to get ready https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/04/07/false-economies-and-finding-faults/ False Economies and Finding Faults.

In the latest episode of the Valencia Property podcast we talk about the cost of living in Valencia in 2025, and why it's so much cheaper than where our clients generally come from. We also talk about quality of life, server issues on the website and more. The articles mentioned in the show can be seen below.  You can contact us on information@valencia-property.com and follow us on Bluesky here. Our Youtube channel is here for you too. Make sure to subscribe.    Articles: https://valenciaproperty.podbean.com/e/s3special/ John Wolfendale on Sustainable Building Practices   https://valencia-property.com/new/2023/03/13/your-visa-options-for-coming-to-spain/ Visa Options for living in Spain   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/01/13/the-cost-of-living-in-valencia-in-2025/ Cost of Living in Valencia 2025   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/01/16/100-tax-on-buying-spanish-property-dont-panic/ 100% Tax article   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/01/20/the-things-you-miss-out-on-by-not-living-in-spain/ Things you miss out on   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/01/27/medium-term-rentals-in-valencia/ Medium Term Rentals in Valencia   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/02/03/blink-and-its-gone/ Blink and It's Gone   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/02/10/the-role-of-the-notary/ The Role of the Notary   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/02/17/why-choosing-the-right-bank-is-so-important/ Choosing the right bank   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/02/24/lets-be-a-bit-different-shall-we/ Let's be a bit different shall we   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/03/03/luxury-valencia-properties-at-great-prices/ Luxury Valencia Properties   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/03/10/2025-valencia-fallas-survival-guide/ The Valencia Fallas 2025 Survival Guide

In this special interview episode of the Valencia Property podcast we talk about Sustainable Building in Spain.  As more people look for greener buildings and technology Spain is often viewed as being far behind the curve on this. In this interview with John Wolfendale from Eco Vida homes we look into the challenges and opportunities presented to people looking to reduce their carbon footprint and make their home greener.  About; Eco Vida Homes – We help people build build beautiful energy efficient villas designed for Mediterranean living Eco Vida Homes specializes in helping foreigners design and build stunning, energy-efficient villas in Spain, perfectly suited for Mediterranean living. We offer a complete design and build service, managing every step of the process—from concept to completion—to ensure a smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free experience. Our homes combine high-quality design, sustainable construction, and modern energy-efficient technologies for comfort, style, and long-term savings. Whether you're looking for a custom-designed villa or exploring modular home options, our expert team provides transparency, project management, and competitive pricing to bring your vision to life.  Website: www.ecovidahomes.com  Email: john@ecovidahomes.com  Phone (whats app): 0034 606380244

The latest Valencia Property podcast distils the essence of what we are into 25 minutes of news from Valencia. The title says it all, don't blink, don't panic, don't be like Cristina and don't destroy democracy. We also talk a bit about property in Valencia. So in order We talk about how necessary it is to make a quick decision because blink and it's gone. We talk about the online panic due to a badly thought out soundbite by Pedro Sanchez. We talk about Cristina being stitched up by CNN and about the Naranjito Nazi destroying the States. Equally we have news about the amounts needed for the Digital Nomad Visa in 2025 and a bit about the Non Lucrative Visa too.  And as these are the show notes here are the links mentioned in the episode so you can read along too Cristina's story https://edition.cnn.com/travel/american-woman-relocates-to-spain-but-returns-home/index.html A Happier story https://edition.cnn.com/travel/american-couple-relocated-spain-valencia-malaga Blink and it's gone https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/02/03/blink-and-its-gone/ Medium term rentals in Valencia https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/01/27/medium-term-rentals-in-valencia/

The latest episode of the Valencia Property podcast features a look back on 2024, a look forward to 2025 and a round table of expertise as David, Paul, Gavin and myself, Graham, take a look at the Valencia Property market at the start of a New Year and the perspectives for the market as we move forward. Have a listen and take a look at the articles mentioned and some of the properties that are linked below in the notes. Click through to read them  https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/toronto/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-inversor.aspx   https://www.valencia-property.com/valencia-city/twice-as-nice-2304.php   https://www.valencia-property.com/valencia-city/perfect-petxina-penthouse-2290.php   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/01/06/the-2024-valencia-property-market-end-of-year-report/   https://valencia-property.com/new/2025/01/03/the-golden-visa-ends-on-the-3rd-of-april/   https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/12/16/16-reasons-why-living-in-spain-is-absolutely-terrible/

The latest episode of the Valencia Property podcast talks about a new scam and perspectives for 2025. How will the property market in Valencia move? We also look at why you can't buy cheaper properties in the city, why we won't be working with clients wanting Airbnb properties in Valencia and a whole lot more. The resistance is real. Join us in Valencia.  Articles mentioned in the show notes are below There's a New Scam in Town https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/12/02/theres-a-new-scam-in-town/  How Long Does it Take to Buy a Property in Valencia https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/11/25/how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-property-in-valencia/  The Valencia Property Blog Niche https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/11/18/the-valencia-property-blog-niche/  The Best of Valencia Property 2024 https://valencia-property.com/newedit/the-best-of-valencia-property-2024/  Valencia's Floods. What Happened? https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/11/14/valencias-floods-what-happened/  The Valencia Property Market Now - November 2024 https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/11/11/the-valencia-property-market-now-november-2024/  Americans - Escape Routes and the Spanish Golden Visa https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/11/06/americans-escape-routes-and-the-spanish-golden-visa/  The One We Didn't Want to Make https://valenciaproperty.podbean.com/e/s3ep3/  Disastrous Floods to the South of Valencia and How To Help https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/11/01/disastrous-floods-to-the-south-of-valencia-and-how-to-help/  Why We Are No Longer Dealing With Investors for Airbnb https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/10/28/why-we-are-no-longer-dealing-with-investors-for-airbnb/  Lifestyle Design and Lifetime Value https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/10/21/lifestyle-design-and-lifetime-value/  Savings, Mortgages and Costs. How Much Do You Need? https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/10/14/savings-mortgages-and-costs-how-much-do-you-need/  The Seller Doesn't Care About Your Plans https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/10/07/the-seller-doesnt-care-about-your-plans/  Why VPO is a big VP No https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2023/09/25/why-vpo-is-a-big-vp-no/ 

Our latest podcast is different. It tells the story about the floods and disaster in Valencia last week. No links, no properties, nothing else. Just taking you through what happened, what needs to happen now and what it means for those of you wanting to make Valencia your home.  Any questions then contact us on information@valencia-property.com or through our socials

In this episode of the Valencia Property podcast we delve into the top ten tips for those moving to Valencia and Spain. What to do and how to do it and we take a listen to our clients' reviews of us at Valencia Property. We also look at a couple of our blog posts and explain why you will struggle to get things done in the morning despite having to do them in the morning. Have a listen.  Links included in the show below  Show notes https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2022/11/14/how-to-work-with-valencia-property/ How to work with Valencia Property   https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/03/04/the-increasing-difficulty-of-finding-a-property-in-valencia/ The Increasing Difficulty of Finding a Property in Valencia   https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2023/04/03/spanish-taxes-and-costs-of-living-for-americans/ Spanish Taxes and Costs of Living for Americans   https://www.valencia-property.com/new/MDB Mortgage Direct   https://valenciaproperty.podbean.com/ Our podcast home page   https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2023/01/28/spains-new-digital-nomad-visa-is-up-and-running/ The Digital Nomad Visa   https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2023/03/13/your-visa-options-for-coming-to-spain/ Visa Options for Coming to Spain

Welcome back to the 3rd series of the Valencia Property podcast. We are back after the summer break and our first monthly podcast is here. In it we talk mortgages, what to expect, what things cost and what you need to do to prepare yourself for your Valencia Property trip. You can see all of the articles we talk about below in the show notes.  https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/08/05/new-mortgage-deals-and-conditions-summer-2024/ All about the new mortgage deals available https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/07/29/all-about-valencia-propertys-initial-client-meetings/ All about Valencia Property's initial client meetings https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/07/15/the-valencia-property-market-report-summer-2024/ All about the summer market report https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/08/12/what-does-everyone-want-and-how-much-does-it-cost/ All about what people want and how much it might cost https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/08/26/five-tips-for-buying-in-valencia-in-the-current-market/ All about tips for buying in the current market https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2024/09/02/septembers-here-so-were-back/ All about booking early to avoid disappointment   We hope you enjoy this one and we look forward to hearing from you soon, remember you can contact us on information@valencia-property.com 

Elections, Airbnb, Mortgages, Valencia Property News and The Good Ole US of A. In a bumper election issue of the podcast this month we give you some news from the Valencia Property market, have a chat about what's happening on the ground with one of our team, talk with Maz about modernisations and what's going on and going down with them at Valencia Remodels and take a look at the latest happenings at Stepping Stone Rentals. You can find all of the links mentioned in the episode below too, there are quite a few, make sure to explore and the podcast will be back with series 3 in the Autumn, we're taking a well deserved break for the summer after this one.   https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/07/01/goodbye-new-world-heres-to-a-new-beginning/ Goodbye New World https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/06/24/valencia-property-summer-2024/ VP Summer 2024 https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/06/17/you-cant-just-move-here-you-need-a-plan/ You Can't Just Move Here https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/06/10/how-to-keep-cool-in-the-spanish-summer/ How to Keep Cool https://www.valencia-property.com/new/2022/11/14/how-to-work-with-valencia-property/ Fill in the form on this page to work with us https://valencia-property.com/new/2023/12/18/the-valencia-property-2023-review/ A record year for Valencia Property https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/03/04/the-increasing-difficulty-of-finding-a-property-in-valencia/ The increasing difficulty of finding a property in Valencia https://valencia-property.com/new/2024/04/22/the-number-one-realtor-in-valencia-for-americans/ The number one realtor for Americans in Valencia https://valenciaproperty.podbean.com/ Listen to our podcast here