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How to Buy Property in Barcelona

The listed price can be inflated by up to 20%. We investigate the property and negotiate the price, then guide you through the purchase process.

A Buyer’s True Story

Oliver from London bought a flat in Barcelona’s Born area in 2016. “Things happen fast. When you find The Flat, have your advisor see it right away, review the legal documents and make an offer. I lost a nice place because someone got there first. And don’t get taken for a ride. Review the property documents carefully. Be firm. Knowing some Spanish helps”.

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“I looked for almost a year. I wanted to explore Barcelona as each neighborhood has its own vibe. I met several real estate agents. I would say 30% were very good, 20% were not good, and the rest were OK, but had to be watched. Always measure the flat’s indoor floor size as agents tend to embellish this.

I bought in Born as a second home and visit Barcelona frequently. I like Born. It’s in the Old Town and is trendy with mostly young people and innovative stores. There’s a large park (Ciutadella) and the beach nearby.”

Oliver thoughts on the neighborhoods he visited in his search:

Poble Nou. “If I bought now, I might buy in Poble Nou. It’s spacious with wide streets, natural light and near the beach. It’s up-and coming with several renovation projects. A good investment.”
Poble Sec. “A traditional part of Barcelona with a central location and a lot of families. There are some nice pedestrian streets and a lot of renovation projects.”
Gracia. This used to be a small town north of Barcelona. “A very traditional Catalan area with trendy stores, lively streets and good restaurants; very popular.”
Eixample. The is the large grid area between Old Town and Gracia. “A general mix of urban city life, more conservative with families.”

Plaza Born, Barcelona

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Negotiating the Price of Property in Barcelona

Contact us before you agree to a price. No guarantees, but hiring someone with experience in Barcelona can make a difference. For us to be effective, please do not discuss price with the seller or their agent. Read a true story.

An Overview of the Purchase Process

1. You Found the Property

We visit it looking for postive and negative aspects
Advise on mortgages and money transfer

2. Due Diligence

We research the property’s legal documents to uncover adverse information about the owner, mortgages, liens, zoning laws and the buliding
Negotiate a price, if necessary

3. Legal Issues

We negotiate and draft the Arras and other pre-purchase contract(s)
Advise on taxes and other issues that arise

4. Closing

Prepare the deed with the notary and ensure payment is made correctly
Accompany you to sign

Buying in Barcelona is Different

There is no ‘Market Value’ or standard price for property in Barcelona. The property is too varied and unique. Sellers list at the price they want and hope for the best. And sometimes Buyers pay too much. It’s easy to do. It’s a foreign country and the Agent said it was a good price. Knowing the market and persistent negotiation are necessary.

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Spain Advisors or the Real Estate Agent

Most agents are very nice people and might offer to “take care of everything”. However:

The Real Estate Agent

They form a close relationship with their client, the Seller.
The Seller pays them a commission of the sale’s price.
They normally move through the process quickly. Going too fast is a main cause of buyer mistakes.

Spain Advisors Agent

We work for you.
We negotiate for the lowest price.
We slow down the process to ensure each document and contract is correct.

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Testimonials

Bob and Teresa Hunter

New York, NY

My wife and I found Mark as we began our quest to find a second home in Barcelona. Not only were we very happy with the service he provided on the legal front, he gave us invaluable advice as to how to best to look and judge potential properties.
He also educated as to potential pitfalls to look out for. When we did find the property to buy, he was invaluable in working with