09-Mar-2026
What is happening with tourist apartments in the Barcelona metropolitan area? Several municipalities in the Barcelona metropolitan area are preparing not to renew licenses for tourist apartments when they expire in 2028. The goal is to prioritize housing for r...
18-Feb-2026
Barcelona has once again placed housing at the center of all political and social debate. The City Council has decided to gradually eliminate 10,000 tourist apartment licenses before 2028. At the same time, the Ministry of Housing has dealt a blow to digital p...
03-Feb-2026
Spain’s Congress has shot down the government’s omnibus decree from December 23, tossing out a big package of measures in one go. This wasn’t just a minor setback. The vote-178 against, 171 for, no abstentions-means every measure in the decree is now dead in t...
22-Dec-2025
The real estate market is about to undergo a transformation: young people are going to switch from renting to buying en masse.The latest report from the real estate agency Forcadell makes this clear. In Catalonia, the number of homes purchased by people under...
18-Dec-2025
May 2015. Ada Colau became mayor of Barcelona with a clear idea: to curb licenses for tourist apartments. Her plan had two goals: to reduce the city's dependence on tourism and, at the same time, to cap rent increases.During her two terms, licenses rose from 9...
17-Sep-2025
The rise of teleworking has made Barcelona a magnet for foreign professionals seeking temporary or permanent residence. Demand from these workers has grown by 42% in recent years, according to real estate industry sources. This is no coincidence: Spain's appea...
05-Sep-2025
This segment of buyers focuses on prime tourist locations and high-yield investments. CaixaBank's latest report makes this clear: these buyers are willing to pay, on average, 70% more per square meter than locals, cementing Spain's reputation as a prime destin...
07-Aug-2025
Well, here's the straightforward summary: selling homes remains the "happy" side of the sector, while renting is a real headache. We've organized it for you so you can see it clearly.1. Home Sales: Optimism and Good PaceHigh confidence (although slightly less...
04-Aug-2025
A solvency assessment is an essential tool for minimizing risks in rental agreements. It provides financial security for both the landlord and the tenant, facilitating a stable and trouble-free contractual relationship.What is a solvency assessment?It is a com...
30-Jul-2025
Let's put some order into this charming chaos that is Barcelona. I'll tell you in a list-style way so you don't get lost (or well, so you can at least get lost in style).What you need to know?- Barcelona is divided into 10 districts and 73 neighborhoods.- Each...
13-May-2025
If you dream of a neighborhood where modern architecture blends with the whisper of waves, Diagonal Mar is just the place. Located in the Sant Martí district, this coastal corner has become a symbol of urban elegance and quality of life. The combination of ava...
05-May-2025
Starting April 4, 2025, Spain will enforce an updated version of Article 795 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The reform aims to protect property owners from illegal occupation (okupación) and expedite the recovery of homes to rightful owners. Here’s how it wor...
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