Renting vs Buying Property in Madrid: A Guide for Expats
Explore the pros and cons of renting and buying property in Madrid to make an informed decision that suits your lifestyle and goals.
Secure your Madrid home safely, quickly, and stress-free.
Your dedicated Buyer’s Agent in Madrid. Whether you are renting or buying, we represent your interests exclusively. Avoid scams, skip the language barrier, and let us handle the Spanish bureaucracy from search to signing.
- Google rating
- 5.0 / 5
- Expat clients helped yearly
- 38
- in madrid to find your home
- 7 days
- Property value secured
- €16M+
Why PropXper
We work for you, not the landlord.
Unlike traditional agencies, PropXper is a Buyer's Agent service. We have no inventory to push; our only goal is to find you the best home at the best price.
Free Consultation
We understand your goals and confirm whether the service is a fit.
Onboarding
We help you prepare a profile landlords actually want to see and confirm search criteria with examples.
Viewing Phase
We organize 2–3 days of property visits and shortlist top candidates.
Closing Phase
We submit your documents and negotiate the deal on your behalf.
Move-in Support
We help with key delivery, utility setup, and settling in.
- Local Expertise.
- We help 36 international clients relocate in Madrid every year.
- Tailored guidance.
- Step-by-step support and curated resources to guide you at every turn.
- An international team.
- We speak your language, understand your journey, and make Madrid feel like home.
- Smarter property search.
- We combine local knowledge with data-driven strategies to unlock the best options.
- Stress-free service.
- Save 60% of your time compared to searching alone. We even offer a money-back guarantee.
- Top-rated Success.
- Recognized as the leading property search service in Madrid.
They helped us earlier this year to find an apartment for our family in Madrid, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! They didn’t shy away from pointing out the drawbacks of certain apartments and really worked with us to find the perfect fit. They even saved us from signing a rental agreement with a potentially unreliable landlord. Highly recommended!
Onne Bakker
Freelance Project Manager and Web Developer
Our services
Property search, done right
We help international clients rent or buy the right property in Madrid without the overwhelm.
Rent a home
Perfect for expats, families, or professionals relocating to Madrid.
We’ll help you find the right rental, secure the contract, and settle in smoothly.
- Tailored property search
- Organized viewing days
- Contract review & negotiation
- Utility & internet setup
- Ongoing local support
Buy a property
Ideal for international buyers looking to invest wisely or find a dream home.
We guide you through the entire process, from sourcing to signing.
- Strategic property sourcing
- Efficient viewing trip
- Price & contract negotiation
- Due diligence coordination
- After-purchase setup & referrals
Not sure what’s right for you?
Let’s talk. We’ll help you figure out the best approach for your goals.
Testimonials
What our clients say on Google
5 out of 5 stars
They were so kind, helpful and over-exceeding the expectations! I strongly recommend them
Alexandru PanteaNetSuite Certified Technical Consultant
They helped us find an apartment and sign a rental contract in a few weeks and they were the best at it.
Maria LogoJunior Backend Engineer
We found an apartment we love within a week thanks to Brian and Dulce. They really made our first few weeks in Madrid easier.
Kristina JovanovicProduct for Platform Engineering at Adyen
They helped us find our first apartment in Madrid with exceptional service and hospitality. Their assistance was essential to finding a place on a pretty quick turnaround
garret rojanoWriter/Editor at Xecute EB-5 Business SolutionsBrian provided invaluable insight into the real estate market. Additionally, they negotiated well for us and provided great value for their services.
Joseph LaneFounder
They didn’t shy away from pointing out the drawbacks of certain apartments and really worked with us to find the perfect fit. They even saved us from signing a rental agreement with a potentially unreliable landlord.
Onne BakkerFreelance Project Manager and Web Developer
Brian, Dulce and team skillfully considered our family needs and even placed us (including our pets) into an apartment that met all of our needs.
M OEMEA | Biotech & Healthcare Strategy | Commercial
They did their job at the highest level possible! Highly recommend!
Eugene VaymanEnterpreneur
We would have been lost without their local knowledge and language assistance. They speak perfect Spanish and English. We highly recommend Them to anyone considering a move to Madrid!
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Case studies
Real results from real clients
Specific examples of properties, and investment results, we obtained for our clients that they would not have been able to achieve without PropXper.
Investment
Investor from Switzerland
Bought and rented out a flat in Palacio with yield 25% above average.
- Total investment
- €305,000
- Gross yield achieved
- 5.43%
- Neighborhood average
- 4.37%
- Highlight
- Rented within 3 days at above-market rate
Rental
Relocation for Family from Seattle
Found their ideal rental in Chamberi in one viewing trip. Next to park in a family friendly environment
- Monthly budget
- €3,500
- Target location
- Chamberi, Arganzuela
- Family members
- 2 adults, 2 kids
- Highlight
- Signed contract within 6 days of arrival.
Lifestyle Purchase
Lifestyle Purchase from Amsterdam
Found their first rental in Madrid with us and came back to us to find their dream home as the family was growing.
- Total investment
- €880,000
- Target location
- Centro, Chamberi, Moncloa
- Family members
- 2 adults, 1 baby, 1 more to go
- Highlight
- Secured a undervalued 140 sqm apartment in Chamberi.
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