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The Catalan political situation towards the end of 2017 had an effect on property sales throughout 2018 with the first half particularly slow. Official figures from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed that the total number of sales transactions in Barcelona Province from January to November of 2018 (latest data available) increased by only 2% over the same period... Leer más

Buying a property, after divorce or death of a loved one, is often cited as being one of the most stressful things in one’s life. You may have the idea of the ‘perfect property’ in the ‘perfect location’ but having a degree of flexibility can open your eyes to more potential opportunities. There’s a wealth of information available online from... Leer más

Of Hindu origins, native of Barcelona and educated in the United States, where he lived over twelve years, Francisco Nathurmal founded “BCN Advisors” in 2005; a prestigious company specialized in consultancy in the Real Estate sector. He gives us his point of view of the current situation of the real estate market. Is it still a good time to buy... Leer más

Barcelona has come a long way since the 1992 Olympic games, which marked the beginning of a huge reinvention for Spain’s second city. The Catalan capital, which once had its back turned to the sea, has since become Europe’s Number One lifestyle destination, offering a quality of life arguably unrivalled elsewhere. As well as its evident lifestyle benefits, Barcelona has... Leer más

Like its fast up-and-coming neighbour Poblenou, Diagonal Mar is a shining testament to the redevelopment of industrial Barcelona. Where factories and workers’ housing used to jostle for space and scarce fresh air, you’ll now find towering creations of glass and marble, breezy open boulevards, lush green spaces and paths that waft you down to the sea. The redevelopment of the... Leer más

The Catalan government recently announced that it is to put forward new proposals that would extend rental contracts for a minimum term of five years. Only five years ago, in 2013, Spanish legislation lowered the length of rental contracts from five to three years. However, Catalonia’s minister for land and sustainability, Damià Calvet, claims that this has been unhelpful for... Leer más

Barcelona’s Old Town may not be Europe’s oldest but it is empirically one of its most popular, and it’s easy to see why. Dating back to 133 B.C. the political and geographical centre of the Catalan capital is a maze of historical wonders, arranged like a living museum overflowing with artifacts and atmosphere. The Cuitat Vella is actually made up... Leer más

Average property prices in Barcelona city are beginning to steady with latest data from property portal Idealista showing only a slight annual increase of 1% at the end of the third quarter of 2018, with prices ending the quarter on €4,388 per square metre. Average prices in two of Barcelona’s most desirable districts – Gràcia and Sarrià-Sant Gervasi did see... Leer más

In Barcelona and practically all over Catalonia, La Castanyada is celebrated, a traditional festival that takes place on the night of 31 October, prior to All Saints’ Day. There are many popular festivals and also recreational activities for children to celebrate Halloween and the Chestnut. One of the places where there are workshops focused on these topics and live more... Leer más

From Ancoats in Manchester to Savamala in Belgrade, many European cities can claim iconic neighbourhoods that have emerged from forgotten industrial zones. Barcelona is no exception, with the resurgent Poblenou set to take a well-earned place on the list of landmark city areas – centres of art, design, technology and culture – that define a next-generation Europe. The appeal of... Leer más