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9 November, 2018
Property prices in Barcelona up in desirable districts of Gràcia and Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Average property prices in Barcelona city are beginning to steady with latest data from property portal Idealista showing only a slight annual increase of 1% at the end of the third quarter of 2018, with prices ending the quarter on €4,388 per square metre. Average prices in two of Barcelona’s most
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25 October, 2018
Castanyada in Catalonia
In Barcelona and practically all over Catalonia, La Castanyada is celebrated, a traditional festival that takes place on the night of 31 October, prior to All Saints’ Day. There are many popular festivals and also recreational activities for children to celebrate Halloween and the Chestnut. One of t
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27 September, 2018
A guide to the neighbourhood of Poblenou
From Ancoats in Manchester to Savamala in Belgrade, many European cities can claim iconic neighbourhoods that have emerged from forgotten industrial zones. Barcelona is no exception, with the resurgent Poblenou set to take a well-earned place on the list of landmark city areas – centres of art, desi
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18 September, 2018
Could Barcelona be Europe’s new Sillicon Valley
London house prices are falling. Latest figures from the UK’s Office for National Statistics show that they fell by 0.7% year-on-year to June 2018, the sharpest drop since September 2009. Most analysts put this down to the uncertainty over Brexit and the effect that leaving the EU might have on the
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13 September, 2018
The Rental Market in Barcelona 2018
Barcelona’s rise to fame is well documented. Since the Olympic Games of 1992, the Catalan capital has hardly looked back. The transformation made the city one-of-a-kind: a progressive urban resort boasting an enviable quality of life, a vibrant culture, a burgeoning gastronomic scene and, more recen
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9 August, 2018
Why now is the time to invest in Barcelona
Millions of people visit Barcelona every year and fall in love with Catalonia’s vibrant, energetic capital. This unique ‘urban resort’ is like no other, offering award-winning gastronomy, magical architecture, beautiful beaches and a burgeoning café culture. Over the past 10 years or so increasing n
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26 July, 2018
Top tips for buying a luxury home in Barcelona
When it comes to investing in luxury real estate, knowing industry insiders’ top tips can make a significant difference to your portfolio. Over the last couple of decades or so, as Catalonia has seen its middle-class population grow, the definition of luxury has changed – whether it be food, travel,
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15 June, 2018
A guide to the iconic district of Eixample
Built in the 19th Century, the Eixample was as a groundbreaking town planning initiative and the brainchild of Catalan engineer Ildefons Cerdà. His vision was eminently simple but also outrageously ambitious – to increase the size of Barcelona ten-fold by creating urban residential blocks in a
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8 June, 2018
Foreigners keep tight grip on Barcelona’s property market
Latest official figures on the property market in Barcelona make for encouraging reading for overseas investors. The Spanish Registrars Association shows that 8.3% of total sales in Barcelona Province in the first quarter of 2018 were made by foreigners, more than 2% higher than Madrid. Sales prices
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26 February, 2018
Why to go to a team of experts to look for a flat in Barcelona?
In Bcn Advisors we have had the opportunity to chat with two of our clients, Miguel Ángel and Thomas, who have decided to share with us their experience looking for a property in Barcelona. Both had already trusted our team of experts before, and this is precisely the reason that led them to return
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18 January, 2018
The keys to selling a luxury flat in Barcelona
Selling a luxury apartment in Barcelona is no easy task. It is necessary to take various factors into account to find a buyer for your home, and above all, for the negotiation to be smooth and for both parties to be satisfied with the result. At BCN Advisors, we have prepared a list of key tips for
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24 November, 2017
Why trust Bcn Advisors?
At Bcn Advisors, we interviewed two of our clients to find out their thoughts on the subject. They are Mario Gorina and Carles Bernadás – two owners who have placed their trust in our real estate agency for some time when buying and selling their properties. Trusting a real estate agent is cru
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27 October, 2017
Effects of the Catalan political landscape on the sale of luxury real estate
How does the Catalan political landscape affect the sale of luxury real estate? Catalonia is under intense scrutiny right now. Both in Spain and internationally. The doubts surrounding the autonomous region’s future have affected many sectors in one way or another. This uncertainty means that
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27 September, 2017
Evolution of real estate market in Barcelona 2001-2017
At the beginning of this period, Barcelona real estate market started from an average price of 2010 € / m2. The districts of greater prestige surpassed this average: Les Corts and Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, both with an average of 2500 € / m2 along 2001. The increase in price / m2 in 2002 began to be stab
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28 July, 2017
The 10 most exclusives restaurants in the city
The 10 most exclusives restaurants in the city In Barcelona, there are up to 24 restaurants with Michelin star, therefore it is not easy to make a selection of which, from Bcn Advisors, we consider the most exclusives. However, we have made it for you! We have compiled 10 restaurants i
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