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Frequently asked questions
What is shared accommodation?
Shared accommodation involves renting a private room in a property shared with other tenants. Everyone has their own personal space — their bedroom and sometimes a private bathroom or balcony — and shares the communal areas, such as the kitchen, living room, bathroom and sometimes a terrace. It is a very common arrangement in Spain, particularly in large cities such as Valencia.
Why do so many people live in shared accommodation in Valencia?
Valencia has a chronic shortage of small apartments, such as studios and one-bedroom properties. Valencia’s housing stock has historically consisted of large family apartments that are not particularly well suited to people living alone. This has been compounded by strong pressure on rents in recent years, driven by tourism, short-term rental platforms and the arrival of new foreign residents and digital nomads. As a result, renting an entire apartment alone requires a substantial budget — you should expect to pay at least around €1,000 for attractive properties accessible to foreign tenants — and shared accommodation has become the most common and reasonable solution.
What guarantees and supporting documents are required for shared accommodation in Valencia?
The landlord or agency will generally request:
– A deposit equivalent to one or two months’ rent, which is returned at the end of the tenancy if the property is left in good condition
– Proof of identity, such as a passport or European identity card, and sometimes an NIE, the foreigner identification number
– Proof of income from the tenant or a guarantor: a tax return OR an employment contract and the three most recent payslips OR bank statements
Who is responsible for cleaning in shared accommodation?
There is no universal rule, but the most common arrangements in Valencia are:
– Personal areas: each tenant is responsible for their own space
– Communal areas: either a rotating cleaning schedule is agreed between the tenants, or the cleaning is shared informally
Some higher-end shared properties or properties managed by agencies include a cleaning service for the communal areas, with the cost incorporated into the rent.
It is strongly advisable to clarify this point from the first day, as it is often the main source of tension in shared accommodation.
What type of tenancy agreement do you sign?
In Spain, shared accommodation is governed by the Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU). There are two possible situations:
– Room rental agreement (habitación): the most common arrangement in shared accommodation. It does not provide the same protections as renting an entire property. The duration and conditions are freely negotiated between the parties.
– Tenancy agreement for the entire property: when you sign the same tenancy agreement with other tenants, you benefit from greater legal protection but are jointly responsible for the rent.
Read the agreement carefully before signing and be wary of very short agreements, such as renewable one-month contracts, which offer little stability.
Can a foreigner find shared accommodation?
Yes. Valencia is very accustomed to expatriates, Erasmus students and digital nomads. You do not have to hold an NIE to rent a room, although some landlords may request one.
Be careful never to pay a reservation fee without solid safeguards, such as having viewed the property, dealing with an established agency or receiving a written reservation agreement, as scams are unfortunately very common.
How can you identify a potential scam?
Here are some warning signs to look out for:
– Unusually low rent for the neighbourhood and the advertised facilities
– A landlord who claims to be abroad and requests a bank transfer before a viewing
– A refusal to provide a written agreement or a request for payment exclusively in cash
– A listing without genuine photographs or containing images copied from other websites
The golden rule is never to send any money before viewing the property and signing an agreement.
What are the advantages of using a property hunter to find shared accommodation in Valencia?
Finding a room in shared accommodation in Valencia can quickly become time-consuming and stressful, particularly when searching from abroad or without speaking Spanish. A specialist property hunter provides several practical advantages:
Access to off-market opportunities
Our property hunters have a network of landlords and property managers with whom they work directly, providing access to properties before they are even advertised online.
A considerable saving of time
Reviewing dozens of listings, filtering out scams, contacting landlords and arranging viewings all take a great deal of time, particularly when done remotely. The property hunter handles the entire search and only presents options that genuinely match your criteria.
Greater security
The property hunter checks the legitimacy of the listings, the actual condition of the property and the reliability of the agreement before presenting it to you. This is an important safeguard in a market where scams and unfair contracts are not uncommon.
Valuable assistance for foreign tenants
The language barrier, unfamiliarity with local practices and lack of a local network are genuine obstacles. Our property hunters based in Valencia know the neighbourhoods, market prices and pitfalls to avoid, and can assist you with the administrative steps, including the agreement, deposit and inventory.
Easier negotiation
Thanks to their knowledge of the market and their relationships with landlords, property hunters can sometimes negotiate the rent, move-in conditions or contract length in your favour — something that is difficult for an individual without a local network to achieve alone.
Support from beginning to end
From defining your criteria to collecting the keys, our property hunters guide you through every stage and provide valuable information to make your move and integration easier.
How much do your services cost?
Our quotation will depend on your requirements and the difficulty of the search. For a room in shared accommodation, you should generally expect to pay between €300 and €600 including tax.
Testimonials
A huge thank you to Thibaut for his professionalism, kindness, availability and responsiveness. We contacted him through the Remoters platform, and he very quickly found an apartment in Valencia that met all the required criteria for our son, who is a student. 🤩👍🏻
We had a great experience with Thibaut in Valencia, Spain:) We were hesitant at first, as we never hired an agent to rent the flat. But he helped us a lot. He found great options, listened to our needs, and were able to get advantages we couldn’t. On top of that he’s just a very…
We had a great experience with Thibaut in Valencia, Spain:) We were hesitant at first, as we never hired an agent to rent the flat. But he helped us a lot. He found great options, listened to our needs, and were able to get advantages we couldn’t. On top of that he’s just a very pleasant and kind person to work with. I recommend him a lot!
Aline was excellent from start to finish: she was easy to contact, suggested several options that fully matched our requirements, visited the property with great attention to detail, and was always highly responsive and available to answer all our questions. It's really the ideal…
Aline was excellent from start to finish: she was easy to contact, suggested several options that fully matched our requirements, visited the property with great attention to detail, and was always highly responsive and available to answer all our questions.
It’s really the ideal solution when you do not know the country and cannot be there in person to search, book, visit and handle everything else.
A very positive experience. I was extremely satisfied with Thibaut’s advice, suggestions and support. I also really appreciated his reassuring and trustworthy manner. If anyone asked me for help finding an apartment in Valencia, I would recommend Thibaut without hesitation.
A huge thank you to Thibaut, who supported us throughout the search for an apartment for our daughter in Valencia with incredible patience… and he certainly needed it! Always available, highly professional, and knowing the city inside out, he managed to combine efficiency and goo…
A huge thank you to Thibaut, who supported us throughout the search for an apartment for our daughter in Valencia with incredible patience… and he certainly needed it!
Always available, highly professional, and knowing the city inside out, he managed to combine efficiency and good humour —which was just as well, because dealing with us required some serious mental strength 💪.
His sense of humour, unwavering optimism, and invaluable advice made the whole Remoters adventure even more enjoyable.
We are absolutely delighted to have experienced the “Thibaut version” of the service, and if we ever have to start searching again… we hope he will agree to put up with us a second time! 😜
A huge thank you to Aline for her professionalism, responsiveness and availability. Thanks to her, we were able to find accommodation in Valencia, Spain, for our son very easily.
Thibaut was fantastic: very approachable, lovely, gave excellent advice, and was very responsive—even replying in the evenings and on weekends. He helped us right up until the end and even after we signed the contract by providing us with lots of incredibly useful information. Th…
Thibaut was fantastic: very approachable, lovely, gave excellent advice, and was very responsive—even replying in the evenings and on weekends. He helped us right up until the end and even after we signed the contract by providing us with lots of incredibly useful information. Thank you so much again for the great service and for this wonderful experience.
Professional and responsive. Really happy and grateful with my experience with Thibaut at Valencia, Spain. He was able to find an apartment that catered to my needs considering the challenges of the leasing market in the area. He was also professional and responsive to my concern…
Professional and responsive. Really happy and grateful with my experience with Thibaut at Valencia, Spain. He was able to find an apartment that catered to my needs considering the challenges of the leasing market in the area. He was also professional and responsive to my concerns and questions, which made my relocation fairly straightforward. I would definitely recommend him and the company.
A big thank you to Thibaut for finding us a great apartment in Valence. We’re all settled in now and are completely satisfied. Thibaut guided us from start to finish—right up to the handover of the keys—with great responsiveness and professionalism, and handled the many twists an…
A big thank you to Thibaut for finding us a great apartment in Valence. We’re all settled in now and are completely satisfied.
Thibaut guided us from start to finish—right up to the handover of the keys—with great responsiveness and professionalism, and handled the many twists and turns in the rental process with ease.
Thank you, Thibaut!
While looking for a place to live in Valencia, we were fortunate to have Aline’s help. She found us a wonderful apartment and was a huge help with all the administrative procedures. She was always available, responsive, and attentive to our needs throughout the search. A big than…
While looking for a place to live in Valencia, we were fortunate to have Aline’s help. She found us a wonderful apartment and was a huge help with all the administrative procedures.
She was always available, responsive, and attentive to our needs throughout the search. A big thank you for her help and support!
Thibaut was very efficient and professional in helping us find an apartment for our daughter, who is a student in Valence.
Thank you again for your dedication; I will be sure to recommend you.
Aline listened carefully to our needs, gave us excellent advice and was very efficient in quickly finding our apartment near Valencia. I highly recommend her!
I wholeheartedly recommend Thibaut. He is extremely professional, efficient and available whenever needed. Thank you, Thibaut, for your efficiency and kindness. Thibaut handled everything from A to Z and found an apartment in Valencia, Spain, for our son’s internship in a very sh…
I wholeheartedly recommend Thibaut. He is extremely professional, efficient and available whenever needed. Thank you, Thibaut, for your efficiency and kindness.
Thibaut handled everything from A to Z and found an apartment in Valencia, Spain, for our son’s internship in a very short time.
Thank you for everything.
A huge thank you to Thibaut. Thanks to his professionalism and perseverance, he found us the perfect apartment for our stays in Valencia. Once again, thank you so much, Thibaut!
We would like to sincerely thank Thibaut for his invaluable help in finding student accommodation in Valencia. His support made the whole process much easier for us.
We contacted Thibaut to help find accommodation for our daughter during her internship in Spain, from 2 May to 5 July 2025. He found her a place that met all her requirements perfectly—and even exceeded them. In particular, he provided her with an air-conditioning unit when it tu…
We contacted Thibaut to help find accommodation for our daughter during her internship in Spain, from 2 May to 5 July 2025. He found her a place that met all her requirements perfectly—and even exceeded them. In particular, he provided her with an air-conditioning unit when it turned out that the accommodation did not have one, contrary to what the landlady had told us.
Hello, I received excellent service from Thibaut in Valence. He searches for apartments for us, but having someone on the ground who speaks the language and conducts the viewings is a very valuable service and saves a lot of time. Furthermore, once a viewing is approved, he conta…
Hello, I received excellent service from Thibaut in Valence.
He searches for apartments for us, but having someone on the ground who speaks the language and conducts the viewings is a very valuable service and saves a lot of time.
Furthermore, once a viewing is approved, he contacts the agency and the owner to guide us through the process all the way to signing the lease.
He forwards the documents, and if there are any questions, he answers everything.
If there’s a roadblock—whether it’s needing a bank account in the country, an invalid French document, or any other issue—we’ve faced many obstacles, and having him by our side is a huge advantage. So, of course, we signed the lease, and I have my long-term rental thanks to him.
Why use a property finder in Valencia?
Relocating abroad is always a challenge, but having the right contacts can make all the difference.
A property finder is a personal real estate adviser who provides you with:
A thorough understanding of expatriates’ expectations and needs, whatever their professional or family situation.
Excellent knowledge of the city and surrounding area, the character of each neighbourhood and the transport infrastructure.
Expertise in Valencia’s property market, its practices, legislation and processes.
Strong command of Spanish and a sound understanding of the local culture to ensure smooth communication with all parties involved.
An exclusive network of estate agencies and landlords, giving access to potential advantages such as priority viewings, off-market properties, flexible payment arrangements and more.
A highly responsive approach to contacting landlords or sellers, then arranging and carrying out viewings.
The option to receive guaranteed unedited photos and videos of the neighbourhood and the property.
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