22-Apr-2025
Barcelona reaffirms its commitment to the tourist tax and 25% for housing. Deputy Mayor for Economy, Jordi Valls, has reaffirmed the municipal government’s commitment to increasing the tourist tax in Barcelona, as well as the agreement reached in Februar...
17-Apr-2025
The Catalan government has approved new Property Transfer Tax (ITP) rates, effective June 2025 after parliamentary confirmation. The reform targets: Transactions over €600,000 — rates rise to 11-13%. Large holders (10+ properties or 1,500 m² of res...
16-Apr-2025
Costa del Garraf, located just a few kilometers from Barcelona, offers a perfect blend of tranquility, Mediterranean landscapes, and urban amenities. With charming coastal towns, cultural vibrancy, and seamless connectivity to the metropolis, this region promi...
15-Apr-2025
Real estate investment in Catalonia is projected to grow by 15–20% in 2025 compared to 2024, surpassing €3 billion, according to Inviertis. Nationally, the sector anticipates annual growth exceeding 10%, driven by controlled inflation and declining interest ra...
14-Apr-2025
According to the latest study by Gloval, Barcelona maintains an annual housing price growth of 4.9%, reaching an average unit price of €3,953/m² in 2024 (compared to €3,769/m² in 2023). The Metropolitan Area recorded a 3.4% year-on-year increase, with the aver...
11-Apr-2025
As spring arrives, Barcelona comes alive with a vibrant mix of cultural and leisure activities. Here are the highlights for April: Sant Jordi 2025 (23 April) Celebrate the Day of Books and Roses! Las Ramblas and Passeig de Gràcia will host stalls,...
10-Apr-2025
Catalonia has extended rent control measures to include short-term rentals (e.g., vacation homes) and room rentals, subjecting them to the same price caps as long-term rentals in areas with a strained housing market. The decree, backed by PSC-Units, ERC, Comun...
09-Apr-2025
Nestled at Barcelona’s western edge, Pedralbes stands as the city’s most prestigious and affluent area. With grand mansions, leafy streets, and proximity to downtown, it attracts high-profile residents and celebrities. Location & Infrastructure  ...
08-Apr-2025
According to the Real Estate Barometer published by UCI and SIRA, Spain's housing market in 2025 will face contradictory trends. On the one hand, the number of purchase-sale transactions is projected to increase by 4.61% year-on-year, reaching 750,000 transact...
07-Apr-2025
In 2024, Catalonia recorded 100,000 property transactions, an 8.4% increase compared to the previous year. Sales continued to rise in January 2025, growing by 5.5% according to Registradores. Paradoxically, despite sustained price growth, demand remains strong...
04-Apr-2025
As of April 3, a reform of Spain’s horizontal property law comes into force, granting homeowners’ associations the authority to approve or veto new tourist apartments in their buildings. Led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda under Isabel Rodríguez, t...
03-Apr-2025
On April 3, 2025, Spain officially terminated its investment visa program (golden visa) by amending Law 14/2013 through Organic Law 1/2025. This move eliminates Articles 63–67, which allowed non-EU foreigners to obtain residency through significant investments...