We Bought a Run-Down Apartment in Spain... Here's What Happened

Four months. Countless setbacks. Unexpected costs. Missed deadlines. And one apartment that completely transformed. 🇪🇸 When we moved from the United States to Spain, our plan was simple: rent for a year while we searched for the perfect home. That plan changed quickly! Instead, we bought a fixer-upper in Valencia and completely renovated it from the ground up. In this video we're finally showing the finished apartment, sharing everything that went right, everything that went wrong, how much the renovation changed along the way, and what we've learned from buying a home in Spain. If you're thinking about moving to Spain, buying property in Spain, renovating an apartment, or you're just curious what life is really like here, I hope this video helps....maybe even inspires you? This apartment isn't perfect. Neither was the journey. But after everything we've experienced this past year... We're finally home. ❤️ Thanks so much for following our family's journey. We truly appreciate every single one of you. I freaking love you all so much!!! Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:00 Why We Chose This Apartment 01:55 Picking a Contractor 02:51 Who We Picked & Why 03:14 The Renovation Plan 04:06 Unexpected Costs 06:54 Making Progress? 07:57 Running Out of Time 08:17 Problems 10:08 Deadline Not Met 10:46 Finally Moving 13:19 Kitties Arrive 13:47 Full Apartment Tour 22:00 Looking Back 24:10 Before & After 25:47 Outro ❤️ Support Our Channel If you enjoy following our journey, here are a few ways you can support us: 👉 Subscribe for honest videos about moving to Spain, raising kids abroad, and starting over as an American family. 📍 Based in Valencia, Spain 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family life • Expat perspective • Real experiences 🎥 New videos every week about life in Spain, travel, and moving abroad with kids. 🎬 Tools We Use & Recommend Editing Software I use Wondershare Filmora for all of my video editing — it’s beginner-friendly and perfect for vloggers. 👉 https://filmora.pxf.io/qzJyWY ✈️ Resources for Moving to Spain! Nomadly! Get help figuring out Digital Nomad or Non Lucrative Visa! Book your free 30 minute consultation today! https://www.nomadly.es/?via=thelongwa... Online Spanish Classes with Go! Go! España! Get your Spanish skills up to speed with this 6 week course. Use my link and get 10% off! https://spanishonline.gogoespana.com/... 🧳 What We Used for Our Big Move BEST WAY TO MOVE MONEY!: https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/matthewr... Cat Carrier (airline approved): https://amzn.to/47mr1pI Cat Leash & Harness: https://amzn.to/4snthFu The Best Carry on ever: https://bit.ly/CheckOutLevel8CasesHere 2 Pack European Plug Adapter USB C: https://amzn.to/3N5tSwD 🎥 Our Filming Equipment Mini Mic (DJI): https://amzn.to/4rOvbiz Voiceover Mic (Fifine): https://amzn.to/4sogC5g Computer We Edit On (Acer Nitro V15): https://amzn.to/40H28S1 Camera We Film With (GoPro Hero Black 12): https://amzn.to/40co9rJ Auto Face Tracking Selfie Stick: https://amzn.to/4sNAv5M You can also shop through our general Amazon link here — it doesn’t cost you anything extra, but it helps support our channel: 👉 https://amzn.to/4aOigah As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. #Spain #Valencia #LivingInSpain #MoveToSpain #ApartmentRenovation #HomeRenovation #FixerUpper #SpainVlog #AmericanInSpain #BeforeAndAfter #ExpatLife #Renovation #Europe #FamilyVlog #SpainLife