Andreina Iglesias Maio
Co-founder of Raíces Valencia. We coordinate every detail of your relocation so you can land in Valencia without stress.
Articles by Andreina Iglesias Maio
- 7 mistakes people make when moving to Spain
The visa is rarely the hard part. Seven things we watch go wrong every month, from seasonal contracts to the money you need on day one.
- Renting a home when you move to Spain
Landlords in Spain ask for Spanish payslips you do not have yet. How the rental market really works for newcomers, and how to get a yes.
- Bringing Your Dog or Cat to Spain: 2026 Guide
Microchip, rabies vaccine, certificates — and the timing traps that catch almost everyone. What you need based on your country of origin to fly to…
- Why you need a relocation service in Valencia
The real problem when renting in Valencia isn't the paperwork — it's that estate agents don't reply. Here's why it happens and how to make your profile…
- Valencia Real Estate Market 2026: Verified Data for International Buyers
Prices by district, comparison with Madrid and Barcelona, gross profitability, BBVA forecasts, and data on international buyers in Valencia 2026.
- What is a relocation service — and do you actually need one?
A relocation service handles everything that comes with moving to a new country: housing, paperwork, banking, and settling in. Here's what it covers and…
- How to get a NIE in Spain as a foreigner: complete Valencia guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide to getting your NIE in Spain in 2026: documents, fees, Valencia offices, and the consular route. For anyone moving, working or buying…
- Buyer's agent vs. real estate agent in Spain: why your representation matters
In Spain, real estate agents work for sellers, not buyers. Learn the key differences between a buyer's agent and a traditional agent — and why it matters…
- The real cost of buying property in Valencia, Spain (2026)
The complete breakdown of taxes, fees, and hidden costs when buying property in Valencia, Spain in 2026 — including ITP, notary, registry, and a real…
- The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Valencia as a Foreigner (2026)
Step-by-step guide to buying property in Valencia as a foreigner: NIE, bank account, taxes (ITP, IVA), mortgages, notary deed and real costs in 2026.
- The Complete Guide to Working Legally in Spain as an Expat in 2026
Discover a step-by-step guide on how to regularize your status and work in Spain as an international resident. From registration to citizenship…
- Renting in Valencia: Prices by Neighborhood 2026
What it costs to rent an apartment in each Valencia district in 2026, which area fits your budget and what landlords will ask for before you sign.
- Rooms for Rent in Valencia: An Expat's Guide 2026
Just arrived in Valencia? Renting a room is the best way to start! Prices, areas, tips, and how to find great international roommates.