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Bcn Advisors is proud to announce a new strategic alliance, in Barcelona, ​​with property developer Valgreen   Who is who? Valgreen has been at the forefront of turnkey housing development in recent years. Their experienced team gathers architects, interior designers, designers, builders and investment consultants. They are experts in full refurbishments, decoration and / or creation of new construction projects.... Leer más

“New stringent rental restrictions could result in a boost in the mid-term market” – Bcn Advisors The perfect combination of ideal climate, a burgeoning cultural scene and beautiful coastline has lead to an abundance of visitors choosing Barcelona for a city break in recent years. In 2018, just over 12 million international visitors came to Catalan capital, an increase on... Leer más

picture of OneCoWork Plaça Catalunya   For many people across Europe, heading to the ‘office’ no longer means sitting at the same desk and next to the same people every day. Increasing numbers of professionals are opting for flexible spaces – whether it be hot-desking areas in buildings they already work in or taking space in independently owned coworking set-ups... Leer más

The charming residential neighbourhood of Sarrià is part of the broader, notably affluent Barcelona district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi. This is the fabled Zona Alta, the elevated swathe of real estate that stretches from Diagonal up into the rolling Collserola Natural Park and takes in some of the city’s finest homes. Why choose Sarrià Originally a Roman colony, Sarrià was absorbed into... Leer más

Take a break from Barcelona and dive into the compact, trendy streets of this proud, historic and happening ‘village in the city’. Just above Avinguda Diagonal, the careful order of Barcelona’s wide open gridded city blocks give way to a more intimate and unique urban landscape. Signposted by the glitzy Passeig de Gràcia, the urban enclave of Gràcia itself couldn’t... Leer más

A Smart City is a smartly-managed metropolis that is integrated and connected using optimised resources. Regarded as the key to a Smart City is the IoT (Internet of Things), an ecosystem of interconnected objects that are accessible via the internet. London, Paris and New York continue to dominate the Smart City rankings but Barcelona is one of the cities that... Leer más

On 17 June, Spain introduced long-awaited changes to the Spanish mortgage laws to provide increased consumer protection, in line with an EU Directive following the housing crisis from 2008 to 2014. In a nutshell, the new laws are good news for homeowners with existing mortgages. After the crisis, new legislation was introduced to make it easier for banks to evict... Leer más

A Rich Culinary Universe The myriad wonders of Barcelona are well documented, with world-beating art and architecture leading the way, closely followed by a buzzing social scene, fascinating cultural events and sunny beachside location. The city is also a major player on the global culinary stage, with its ability to work creative magic in the kitchen highlighted by regular inclusion... Leer más

The area of Maresme remains an attractive alternative to nearby Barcelona   The Maresme enjoys an enviable coastal location just 15 minutes north of effortlessly cosmopolitan Barcelona. Smooth connections by road or rail make commuting into the city easy, but after work you can return to the privileged peace and quiet of a home by the sea.   Boasting 50km... Leer más

Spring is always an exciting time to be living or visiting Barcelona. The city is showcased at its best thanks to a plethora of fun events, festivals and activities, to suit all tastes. Below BCNA Advisors lists a few of our favourites. Guitar BCN 2019 (now until 10 July) Some of the world`s top guitarists regularly attend this annual event... Leer más