Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni has announced that the city will withdraw all 10,101 tourist accommodation licences by November 2028. The aim, according to the city council, is to free up homes for residential use and improve access to housing. However, the measure has sparked swift backlash from the sector, which sees it as a blow to a well-established economic model.

Barcelona is a city best admired from above. Its rooftop terraces, perched atop iconic hotels, hidden bars and fashionable restaurants, offer ideal urban viewpoints from which to take in the city skyline.

Barcelona has announced a landmark decision to put an end to licensed tourist apartments. Mayor Jaume Collboni revealed that the City Council will not renew any licences for short-term tourist accommodation once they expire in November 2028. This policy will impact more than 10,000 legally registered flats across the city and marks a significant departure from Barcelona’s previous approach to tourist accommodation. Mayor Collboni is expected to personally inform Airbnb President Brian Chesky of the decision during a meeting scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

While Barceloneta is the most popular beach in Barcelona's city centre, known for its lively atmosphere and urban backdrop, there are many more tranquil and beautiful beaches just a short journey away.

“A serious distortion of the current legal framework that would negatively impact a market segment essential for mobility, employment, academic activity and social life in Catalonia” – this is how several organisations have responded to the decree regulating seasonal and room rentals, recently appro

Barcelona is a city that attracts people from all over the world. It boasts great, sunny weather, a fun beachy vibe, and so much going on that you'll never run out of things to do.

Barcelona is a magnet for students, both from within Spain and across the globe. With renowned universities and a lively cultural scene, it remains an attractive destination for those looking to study abroad. Students from over 200 countries flock to Barcelona's universities and colleges.

Studying in Barcelona combines academic excellence with the city's popping culture and international community. Known for its renowned educational institutions and awesome social scene, Barcelona is a magnet for international students.

Pineda de Mar is a peaceful yet lively coastal town located to the north of Barcelona. Its atmosphere varies, depending on the time of year, offering either tranquillity or bustling activity.

Buying a home in major cities has become an almost impossible task. Saving the minimum 20% deposit required by banks for a mortgage is challenging, especially in cities with soaring rents like Barcelona.

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.

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 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.