Barcelona, Spain

The purchase of second homes by foreigners, particularly along the Mediterranean coast, continues to rise, with a significant number of buyers choosing Catalonia for its prime location.

Rent in Barcelona continues to rise. According to the latest idealista report, the average price is €23.6/m2, 13.5% higher than last year. The provincial average is €20.2/m2.

Spain is strengthening its position as one of the leading destinations for real estate investment in the European Union, with Catalonia emerging as a key hotspot. In particular, foreign investors are increasingly drawn to the region’s high-end and luxury property market.

Pedralbes is Barcelona's most exclusive, sophisticated neighbourhood.

Real estate investment in Barcelona has shown signs of recovery during 2024, reaching a volume of €1.5 billion between January and September, according to data from CBRE, one of the leading real estate consulting and services firms globally. This figure represents a growth of 12% compared to the same period in 2023, although it is still 12% below the last decade's average.

Barcelona City Council will increase the tourist tax to 4 euros starting from 1 October, when the new rate will come into effect following the approval of the amendment to Fiscal Ordinance 2.2, raising the tax from 3.25 to 4 euros per person, per night, across all accommodation categories. The coun

Five of the 10 most popular locations to find a rental apartment during the second quarter of the year are in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. According to the idealista study, Hospitalet de Llobregat leads the relative rental demand between April and June, followed by Badalona and Vitoria, the first provincial capital on the list. After them, Terrassa, Manresa and Sabadell complete this Barcelona quintet, all of them ahead of Barcelona (8). Still in this 'top 10' the Madrid town of Alcala de Henares and two cities in Tarragona such as Salou and Reus also appear.

Barcelona is known for its vibrant city life and rich history, but also for its interesting coastline welcoming locals and tourists alike. And with the arrival of warmer temperatures, many choose to head to the beach to enjoy the sun and cool off.

Luxury villas for sale in Barcelona capture the essence of high-end living in one of Spain's most vibrant cities.

The reduction in permanent rental stock in Catalonia has gained new momentum after price controls came into force due to the Housing Law on 16 March: stock falls by 13%, according to an idealista study.

Last 16 March, the Government's new reference index for capping rent and the ratio of stressed residential market areas in Catalonia (140 towns and cities) came into force. Ashurst law firm has prepared this guide to address all rent cap queries.

Madrid and Barcelona hold their place in the ranking of the 25 cities in the world best prepared to adapt to urban mobility, according to the latest annual report 'Urban Mobility Readiness Index', carried out by the US consulting firm Oliver Wyman in collaboration with the University of Berkeley in

Real estate investment in Barcelona is on the road to recovery.

PTT Interiorismo completed an impressive renovation on this cosy 60-m2 flat in Barcelona's Eixample neighbourhood. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom flat gained a sense of space thanks to its natural light.

Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its rich historical heritage, architecture, lifestyle, leisure, culture and the cosmopolitan and multicultural air that oozes from every pore, making it an ideal place to live.

Barcelona attracts investment interest in the first six months of 2023. The Catalan capital is among the top five European markets with the most foreign real estate investment in the first half of the year.

Spain is internationally recognised as an attraction for renowned brands that want to establish themselves in the country.

Erasmus in Barcelona is a popular choice for students looking to experience a vibrant city with a rich culture and history. This article provides essential information and tips for students planning their Erasmus adventure in the Catalan capital.

The rental stock in Barcelona has plummeted by more than 50% during this term of office, which, together with the growing rental demand, has caused the average price to reach €18.6 per square metre per month, reaching the all-time high of January 2023, according to data from idealista, after increas

If you're looking for the best places to live in Barcelona for expats, we've got you covered.

Barcelona's city council is giving Park Güell a makeover.

Working from home rather than commuting to the office began to increase with the pandemic, and now that things are slowly getting back to normal, remote working seems to be here to stay.

Barcelona enters the ranking of the ten most attractive European cities for investors in 2022, according to the EMEA Investor Intentions Survey 2021 report prepared by the consultancy firm CBRE. The Catalan capital is the ninth European city preferred by investors, ahead of Munich.

When people think of a life of luxury in Spain, many people immediatly think of expansive villas on the Costa del Sol, or Majorca. For others however, there is simply no substitute for a city lifestyle.