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’s finest homes. Why choose Sarrià Originally a Roman colony, Sarrià was absorbed into... Leer más
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 glitzy Passeig de Gràcia, the urban enclave of Gràcia itself couldn’t... Leer más
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 the Smart City rankings but Barcelona is one of the cities that... Leer más
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, new legislation was introduced to make it easier for banks to evict... Leer más
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, with its ability to work creative magic in the kitchen highlighted by regular inclusion... Leer más
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 privileged peace and quiet of a home by the sea. Boasting 50km... Leer más
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 guitarists regularly attend this annual event... Leer más
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 November of 2018 (latest data available) increased by only 2% over the same period... Leer más
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. There’s a wealth of information available online from... Leer más
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 real estate market. Is it still a good time to buy... Leer más
