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London house prices are falling. Latest figures from the UK’s Office for National Statistics show that they fell by 0.7% year-on-year to June 2018, the sharpest drop since September 2009. Most analysts put this down to the uncertainty over Brexit and the effect that leaving the EU might have on the property market. Meanwhile, in Catalonias’s prosperous capital, Barcelona, property... Leer más

Barcelona’s rise to fame is well documented. Since the Olympic Games of 1992, the Catalan capital has hardly looked back. The transformation made the city one-of-a-kind: a progressive urban resort boasting an enviable quality of life, a vibrant culture, a burgeoning gastronomic scene and, more recently, a growing business hub. The international community took note. They wanted a piece of... Leer más

Millions of people visit Barcelona every year and fall in love with Catalonia’s vibrant, energetic capital. This unique ‘urban resort’ is like no other, offering award-winning gastronomy, magical architecture, beautiful beaches and a burgeoning café culture.

When it comes to investing in luxury real estate, knowing industry insiders’ top tips can make a significant difference to your portfolio. Over the last couple of decades or so, as Catalonia has seen its middle-class population grow, the definition of luxury has changed – whether it be food, travel, clothing or indeed, property. Going by price alone is no... Leer más

Built in the 19th Century, the Eixample was as a groundbreaking town planning initiative and the brainchild of Catalan engineer Ildefons Cerdà. His vision was eminently simple but also outrageously ambitious – to increase the size of Barcelona ten-fold by creating urban residential blocks in a grid pattern that made space, green areas and amenities easily accessible to rich and... Leer más

Latest official figures on the property market in Barcelona make for encouraging reading for overseas investors. The Spanish Registrars Association shows that 8.3% of total sales in Barcelona Province in the first quarter of 2018 were made by foreigners, more than 2% higher than Madrid. Sales prices in Barcelona have also risen steadily. Idealista (which bases its statistics on asking... Leer más

In Bcn Advisors we have had the opportunity to chat with two of our clients, Miguel Ángel and Thomas, who have decided to share with us their experience looking for a property in Barcelona. Both had already trusted our team of experts before, and this is precisely the reason that led them to return to Bcn Advisors to advise them... Leer más

Selling a luxury apartment in Barcelona is no easy task. It is necessary to take various factors into account to find a buyer for your home, and above all, for the negotiation to be smooth and for both parties to be satisfied with the result. At BCN Advisors, we have prepared a list of key tips for selling a luxury... Leer más

At Bcn Advisors, we interviewed two of our clients to find out their thoughts on the subject. They are Mario Gorina and Carles Bernadás – two owners who have placed their trust in our real estate agency for some time when buying and selling their properties. Trusting a real estate agent is crucial for clients to be able to sell... Leer más

How does the Catalan political landscape affect the sale of luxury real estate? Catalonia is under intense scrutiny right now. Both in Spain and internationally. The doubts surrounding the autonomous region’s future have affected many sectors in one way or another. This uncertainty means that actions and movements by businesses and individuals are postponed, delayed or cancelled, and sometimes the... Leer más