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Buying Property in Valencia

Where to buy property in Valencia

Property in the central quarters of the city is noticeably cheaper than in, say, property for sale in Barcelona, and Valencia has its own thriving commercial life as well as a wealth of history which is still celebrated in the fiestas of today. It is the most commercially important city on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, host to numerous trade fairs throughout the year and a showcase for Spanish business to the rest of Spain and the world – English is widely spoken here.

The arrival of the Americas Cup this year is a further step in a remarkable transformation for this city – redevelopment sees new properties and business premises in the heart of the city. There historic cathedral and Old Town, the Barrio del Carmen, rub shoulders with the ultra-modern science museum and Imax cinema.

It shouldn’t be forgotten that Valencia is a city by the sea, and there are a couple of beaches close to the town for enjoying the sunshine and the Mediterranean.

It has become better known in recent years for its ‘land grab laws’, whereby illegally built properties have been forcibly repurchased from unsuspecting property owners. There are ongoing negotiations about how to resolve the problem but prospective property buyers should note that their properties should not be at risk as long as reputable professionals are appointed to conduct their purchase.

There's also a range of articles for you to read about buying property in Spain:

• Investment properties on the Spanish Costas
• Buying property on the Spanish Islands
• Buying property on Spain's islands
• Buy property on the Costa del Sol or the Algarve?

as well as overseas news stories affecting the property market in Spain or view our range of property for sale in valencia.