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4 June, 2019
The Barcelona cowork boom
picture of OneCoWork Plaça Catalunya For many people across Europe, heading to the ‘office’ no longer means sitting at the same desk and next to the same people every day. Increasing numbers of professionals are opting for flexible spaces – whether it be hot-desking areas in buildings they al
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4 June, 2019
A guide to the charming neighbourhood of Sarrià
The charming residential neighbourhood of Sarrià is part of the broader, notably affluent Barcelona district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi. This is the fabled Zona Alta, the elevated swathe of real estate that stretches from Diagonal up into the rolling Collserola Natural Park and takes in some of the city
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3 May, 2019
A guide to the vibrant district of Gràcia, in Barcelona
Take a break from Barcelona and dive into the compact, trendy streets of this proud, historic and happening ‘village in the city’. Just above Avinguda Diagonal, the careful order of Barcelona’s wide open gridded city blocks give way to a more intimate and unique urban landscape. Signposted by the gl
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2 May, 2019
Barcelona, Leading Smart City
A Smart City is a smartly-managed metropolis that is integrated and connected using optimised resources. Regarded as the key to a Smart City is the IoT (Internet of Things), an ecosystem of interconnected objects that are accessible via the internet. London, Paris and New York continue to dominate t
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21 April, 2019
Spain’s new mortgage laws
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, ne
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4 April, 2019
Barcelona’s Michelin Starred Restaurants
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, w
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19 March, 2019
Living in the Maresme
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 pr
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19 March, 2019
The best Spring events in Barcelona
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 gui
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15 February, 2019
The Barcelona Property Market remains steady in 2018
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
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25 January, 2019
The top ten tips for buying a property in Barcelona
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. The
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22 January, 2019
Francisco Nathurmal, CEO and founder of Bcn Advisors, answered questions about the situation of the real estate market in Barcelona.
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 rea
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17 January, 2019
Ranking for International Association Meetings
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 unriva
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9 January, 2019
A guide to the neighbourhood of Diagonal Mar
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 g
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14 December, 2018
Catalonia plans new rental laws – we look at how it could affect landlords and lessees
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
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23 November, 2018
A guide to Barcelona Old Town
Barcelona’s Old Town may not be Europe’s oldest but it is empirically one of its most popular, and it’s easy to see why. Dating back to 133 B.C. the political and geographical centre of the Catalan capital is a maze of historical wonders, arranged like a living museum overflowing with artifacts and
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