Articles written by industry professionals, without unnecessary jargon. Clear information to help you make the best decisions.
Transfer tax, notary, legal fees, registry... The hidden costs of buying a property in Catalonia can exceed 12% of the price. We break it down euro by euro.
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Ghost listings, upfront payments, stolen photos... 7 warning signs and how to protect yourself.
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Prices, Euribor, available supply and forecasts. Real data so you can decide with your head, not with fear.
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The Euribor has dropped but... is it a good time for variable? We explain without beating around the bush what suits each profile.
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Stressed housing areas, contract duration, price increases... Your rights explained in plain language.
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Inflated prices, bad photos, unfiltered viewings... Mistakes that owners keep repeating (and how to avoid them).
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Prices, transport, schools, nature... Why more and more families are choosing Castellar.
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Terrassa is around 2,000-2,270 €/m2, Sabadell 2,180-2,350 €/m2 and Sant Cugat exceeds 4,470 €/m2. We compare the 7 main cities.
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Decree Law 5/2025 changed the brackets: 10% up to 600,000 €, 11% up to 900,000 €, and a reduced 5% rate for under 35s. We explain it all.
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With averages of 11.5-12.6 €/m2 and annual increases of 5-7%, renting in Vallès isn't easy. We tell you which neighbourhoods offer the best value for money.
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ID, payslips, employment contract, habitability certificate, energy certificate... Everything you need as a tenant and as a landlord.
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Terrassa, Sabadell, Rubí and Sant Cugat are stressed areas until 2027. Rent cannot exceed the previous contract and there are caps set by the Reference Index.
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72% of staged properties sell in under 60 days. Professional photos, neutral decor and 60% more online enquiries.
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After stabilising, the Euribor has ticked slightly upwards. The best fixed mortgages are at 2.15% (Ibercaja) and variable from Euribor + 0.48%.
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In Sant Cugat you pay 4,470 €/m2 on average; in Terrassa, 2,100 €/m2. For the price of a 70m2 flat in Sant Cugat, you can buy a 150m2 one in Castellar.
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With fixed mortgages at 2.15-2.70% and rents rising 5-7% annually, we take a 200,000 € property and compare monthly payments vs rent.
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New builds pay 10% VAT + 1.5% AJD; resale pays 10% ITP. Beyond taxes, we compare build quality, energy efficiency and timelines.
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The deposit is 1 month (held with INCASOL). In stressed areas, additional guarantees are limited to 2 months. Large landlords cannot ask for more.
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With purchase prices around 2,100-2,200 €/m2, direct FGC train to Barcelona and good schools, Rubí is consolidating as an alternative in Vallès.
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Prices on Idealista and Fotocasa are listing prices, not closing prices. The difference can be 5-10%. We explain how to get a realistic valuation.
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