At Stepping Stone Rentals, we know that a soft landing involves much more than simply having an apartment lined up. The same goes for owners. Renting out your apartment might seem easy, until you’re dealing with a tenant stuck in a lift at 7am while you’re halfway across the world. We also know that, as […]
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If you’ve ever tried renting in Spain with a dog, cat, or any furry sidekick, you’ll know the struggle is very real. While more people than ever are relocating from the UK, the US, and across Europe with pets in tow, genuinely pet-friendly rentals are still surprisingly hard to come by. Which is a bit
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Spring Rental Rewind Part 1 Introducing the newest arrivals…. Today we’re sharing four of our newest rental listings in Valencia, homes we’ve recently added and are excited to show you. Each one offers something a little different, whether you’re just arriving or looking for your next move within the city. And if none of these
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NRUA: The Hot Topic How it affects your property and the rental market as a whole. By Isabella — Feb 25, 2026 What is the NRUA? If you’re part of our Stepping Stone Rentals team or a homeowner that’s interested in getting started, you’ve probably seen the term NRUA popping up everywhere this week. The
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Airbnb vs. Stepping Stone: Which Rental Model Actually Fits Mid-Term Stays? By Isabella — Jan 9, 2026 Here for a Bit vs. Here for a While The first big difference between Airbnb and Stepping Stone Rentals is length of stay. Airbnb is great for short-term visits, long weekends, and quick getaways, but that’s not what
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Spotlight on:La Cañada Same Stepping Stone Experience, but Supersized. By Isabella — Dec 5, 2025 Entrance Space La Canyada. Photo credit: Stepping Stone Rentals Welcome to the Spotlight Series! Welcome to the second edition of our Spotlight segment, a series that takes you behind the rental listing and gives you a feel for what it’s
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With the Christmas season dawning upon us, officially marked by the hoards of people headed down to Plaza Ayuntamiento to watch someone turn on the fairy lights, it’s a good time to talk about the unique traditions that make Spanish Christmas so special. We’ll have another blog post up next week, filling you in on
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Spotlight on: C/ Borriana Find out why we call this place Enchanting Ensanche By Isabella — Nov 20, 2025 Borriana Lounge Photo credit: Stepping Stone Rentals Welcome to the Spotlight Series! We’re kicking off a new segment that takes you behind the rental listing and gives you a feel for what it’s really like to
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All About Empadrón Padrón 101: You’re Not Officially Here Until You’re on the Padrón By Isabella & Catherine — Nov 17, 2025 The gallery wall. Photo credit: Person What is it? Two of the questions we get asked most often are: “What exactly is the padrón?” or “Can I get it by renting a Stepping
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The Expat Dilemma & How To Solve It Don’t be that person. By Isabella — November 7, 2025 City Views We’ve all seen the video, haven’t we? If you’ve spent any time in Valencia’s expat circles lately, you’ve probably seen the video — a group of tourists on bikes being shouted at and chased out
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