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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

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