Buying a Property in Torrevieja From Abroad Through a Detailed Video Viewing

In this case study, I explain how a foreign buyer purchased a property in Torrevieja from abroad after seeing one of my property posts on TikTok and Facebook.

The buyer already knew Torrevieja and had been interested in the area before. After seeing a property online, he contacted me. I visited the property and prepared a detailed video viewing showing not only the apartment, but also the building, entrance, staircase, lift, residential complex and surrounding area.

The buyer signed the reservation contract remotely, transferred the reservation deposit from abroad and came to Spain only for the final notary signing, around one and a half months later.

Key facts

• Buyer profile: foreign buyer familiar with Torrevieja
• Location: Torrevieja, Costa Blanca
• Property discovery: TikTok and Facebook property posts
• Viewing method: detailed video viewing
• Reservation contract: signed remotely
• Reservation payment: transferred from abroad
• Legal support: lawyer communication by WhatsApp, phone and email
• Bank account: Spanish bank account opened before completion
• Buyer travel: the buyer came to Spain only for the final notary signing
• Timeline: around one and a half months from reservation to completion
• My role: property presentation, video viewing, remote coordination, lawyer/bank support and process follow-up

The buyer's situation

The buyer was not physically in Spain when he found the property.

He had seen my property content on TikTok and Facebook and contacted me after one apartment caught his attention. This is a common situation for international buyers who already know Torrevieja, have visited the area before or have been searching for a property on the Costa Blanca but did not find the right one during their previous visits.

For this type of buyer, a simple online listing is not enough. Photos can show the apartment, but they do not always show the real context:

• where the building is located;
• how the residential complex looks;
• what the entrance looks like;
• whether the staircase is well maintained;
• whether the lift is in good condition;
• what the surrounding area feels like;
• how the property looks in real video, not only in edited photos.

Because the buyer could not visit immediately, the next step was to prepare a detailed video viewing.

What I showed in the video viewing

I visited the property and filmed it in detail. The objective was not to make a short promotional video. The objective was to help the buyer understand the property as realistically as possible before making a decision.

The video included:

• the location of the building;
• the residential complex;
• the entrance to the building;
• the staircase and common areas;
• the lift;
• the access to the apartment;
• the full interior of the property;
• details of the rooms;
• the condition of the apartment;
• practical aspects that are not always visible in listing photos.

This type of video is very different from a normal social media clip. A short TikTok or Facebook post can attract attention, but a buyer who wants to reserve from abroad needs a much more complete view of the property.

Why remote buying can work

Buying a property in Spain from abroad can work, but only when the buyer receives clear information and the process is organised correctly.

In this case, the buyer already knew the Torrevieja area. This is important. Remote buying is usually more realistic when the buyer has already visited the area before, understands the location and is not making a decision blindly based only on internet photos.

The detailed video helped the buyer confirm whether the property matched what he was looking for. After that, the process could continue remotely.

Remote reservation and arras contract

The buyer did not come to Spain to sign the reservation / arras contract.

The contract was prepared and sent by email. The buyer reviewed it, signed it remotely, transferred the reservation payment and sent the signed contract back. This allowed the property to be reserved without the buyer needing to travel immediately.

For many foreign buyers, this is one of the most useful parts of the process. If the buyer waits until he can travel, the property may already be sold. But reserving remotely should only be done when the buyer understands the property, the conditions and the legal process.

Lawyer communication and legal checks

The lawyer communicated with the buyer by WhatsApp, phone and email.

The buyer received the relevant information about the property, the purchase process and the costs. The lawyer handled the legal checks and guided the buyer through the documentation before completion.

This step is essential in remote purchases. A buyer should not rely only on the agent's video or the seller's information. The property documents, ownership, charges, debts, community situation and purchase conditions must be reviewed by a lawyer before completion.

Spanish bank account and final payment

Before completion, a Spanish bank account was opened for the buyer. The buyer transferred the necessary funds into the account so the final purchase could be prepared correctly.

A Spanish bank account is also useful after the purchase for property-related payments such as:

• electricity;
• water;
• community fees;
• internet;
• local taxes;
• future maintenance expenses.

In this case, the buyer did not need to travel several times. The process was organised so that he came to Spain only at the final stage.

Final notary signing

The buyer came to Spain around one and a half months later for the notary signing. At that moment, he completed the purchase and received possession of the property.

This was the first time he needed to travel during the transaction process after reserving the property remotely.

The process worked because the buyer already knew the area, the video viewing was detailed, the lawyer was involved, the reservation was handled remotely and the funds were prepared before completion.

My role as a buyer's agent

My role was to make the remote buying process as clear and safe as possible. This included:

• presenting the property online through social media;
• answering the buyer's initial questions;
• visiting the property in person;
• filming a detailed video viewing;
• showing the building and common areas, not only the apartment;
• coordinating the remote reservation process;
• helping the buyer communicate with the right professionals;
• assisting with the Spanish bank account process;
• following the purchase until the final notary signing.

Remote buying is not about hiding risks or pushing a buyer to decide quickly. It is about giving the buyer enough real information to make an informed decision from abroad.

Result

The buyer successfully purchased a property in Torrevieja from abroad.

He discovered the property through TikTok and Facebook, received a detailed video viewing, signed the reservation contract remotely, transferred the reservation payment from abroad and came to Spain only for the final notary signing around one and a half months later.

This case shows that remote buying can work when the buyer knows the area, receives a detailed property review and works with local professionals throughout the process.

Key lesson for foreign buyers

It is possible to buy a property in Torrevieja from abroad, but it should not be done blindly.

A good remote purchase process should include:

• a buyer who understands the area or receives clear local guidance;
• a detailed video viewing, not only photos;
• a review of the building and common areas;
• a clear explanation of the reservation process;
• lawyer involvement;
• remote document handling;
• Spanish bank account preparation;
• final coordination before the notary.

For international buyers, the safest remote purchase is not based on emotion alone. It is based on detailed information, legal checks and clear coordination.