Real estate in Barcelona – Homes and apartments for sale and rent

Invest in Barcelona
With more than 7.6 million visitors annually, and more than 16.5 million overnight stays a year, Barcelona has fast become one of the most popular city destinations in Europe, and the leading destination in Spain.

Quality of Life
According to the European Cities Monitor, Barcelona boasts the highest quality of life for employees anywhere in Europe - a title held for the past 14 years. The city offers a pleasant Mediterranean climate and more than 2,400 hours of sunshine annually, along with some of the greenest urban areas anywhere on the continent and 4 kilometres of unspoiled beaches. World-renowned cuisine, an extensive public transport system and excellent connections with the rest of Europe only add to the desirability of the city. Barcelona also boasts a high-quality education system, superior medical coverage with universal access for residents, a booming retail industry and one of the most culturally rich environments of any city in wider Europe.

Visa Gold
The Entrepreneurs Act, passed in the fourth quarter of 2014, provides the granting of permits for foreign nationals who conduct real estate acquisitions in Spain for amounts equal, or greater than, 500,000 euros. It is one of the key areas of public interest in foreign investment in Barcelona.

Future Prospects
The Spanish economy has enjoyed recent growth, with the indicators to prove it, increasing confidence in the real estate market. Now that many feel the worst of the financial crisis is over, a renewed interest in real estate has taken hold across the country, particularly in Barcelona. Renewed confidence in the market has seen more and more individuals purchasing properties, while the rental market has followed suit. This upward trend towards a more dynamic real estate market looks set to continue in the coming years.

Who's Buying Properties in Barcelona?
The buyer profile for the property market in Barcelona is a diverse one. In addition to Spanish nationals moving into the city, many foreign nationals are acquiring second homes and holiday properties in the Catalan capital. Buyers from Britain, France, Germany, Russia - and as far afield as China, are increasingly turning toward Barcelona in the hunt for second homes and vacation properties, with the intention of renting out said properties in the long term. Barcelona itself is an increasingly cosmopolitan city, with a total of 36 international schools within the city limits alone.

Buying an Apartment or House in Barcelona
If you're looking to buy or acquire a rental property in Barcelona, contact us today. We offer a wide portfolio of properties - including houses, flats, penthouses, duplexes and villas - located in some of the most exclusive and sought after areas of Barcelona.

Free Valuation of your Apartment or Home in Barcelona
Engel & Völkers Barcelona can appraise your house, apartment or any other residential property for free and without further obligation. If wish to sell your property, or are looking to rent out your real state, speak to us today for more information and further guidance.

Jobs in Real Estate in Barcelona
At Engel & Völkers, we're always looking for committed individuals who are passionate about real estate to join our team. If you have an affinity for the real estate market and a service-oriented mindset, we'd love to talk to you in more detail. Contact Engel & Völkers today to see how you could benefit from coming aboard and sharing our brand, with access to superior support, a respected brand identity and an exclusive clientele list.