Cadastre and Property Registry: why they must match before buying or selling
One of the most frequent mistakes when buying or selling a home is assuming that the data from the Land Registry and the Cadastre are the same. In reality, they are two different agencies with different functions, and it's more common than you might think for them not to match. When this happens, the consequences […]
The cadastral reference value: what it is and how it affects you when buying or selling
If you're thinking about buying or selling a property in Catalonia, you've probably heard of the cadastral reference value. But do you know exactly what it is, how it's calculated, and why it can affect your taxes? With the guidance of a professional and the right information, this concept becomes much clearer.
Checklist for buying your first home
Buying your first home is one of the most important decisions of your life. The process can seem overwhelming: paperwork, negotiations, mortgages, notaries… But with the right preparation and the guidance of a professional, you can approach it with peace of mind and confidence. This checklist covers all the stages of the process, from when you start searching to […]
How much is an apartment worth in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi in 2026?
If you're a homeowner wondering, "How much is an apartment worth in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi right now?", the answer depends on several key factors, but the market in 2026 offers clear signs. Sant Gervasi remains one of the most solid housing neighborhoods in Barcelona, especially within the Zona Alta (upper area), both for primary residences […]
Subsidies for homeowners' associations that ban tourist apartments in Barcelona
The Barcelona City Council, through the Barcelona Municipal Housing Institute (IMHB), has promoted an agreement with the Barcelona Chamber of Urban Property (CPUBCN) and the Barcelona Association of Property Administrators (CAFBL) to offer financial aid to those homeowners' associations that incorporate into their bylaws the prohibition of […]
New sections of the ITP in Catalonia (2025)
The Catalan Government approves a new scale for the Property Transfer Tax (ITP): from two to four progressive brackets for property purchases in Catalonia. The recent Decree Law 5/2025, approved by the Catalan Government in response to the current housing crisis, introduces key changes to the taxation of property sales in Catalonia. This reform […]
The new Law on Urgent Measures in Housing and Urban Planning in Catalonia comes into force
The Law on the adoption of urgent measures regarding housing and urban planning, approved by the Parliament of Catalonia on December 18, was published in the Official Gazette of Catalonia (DOGC) on December 31, 2025, and enters into force on January 1, 2026. The legislation introduces significant changes to the regulation of […]
Energy certificate, now mandatory in mortgage appraisals
On 12 August 2025, Order ECM/599/2025 came into force, which introduces a decisive change in the real estate market: from now on, in order to carry out a mortgage appraisal, it will be essential to have a current energy efficiency certificate (EEC). What does this change mean? Until now, the energy certificate was a mandatory document [...]
Energy improvements in housing
Energy improvements in homes: how to benefit from personal income tax deductions. If you are thinking of carrying out a reform in your home to make it more efficient and sustainable, you will be interested to know that the Government has launched a series of tax deductions in the IRPF for those who carry out energy improvement works. What are [...]
Mandatory registration for large holders
Catalonia activates compulsory register for large holdersAre you obliged to register? If you manage significant real estate assets in Catalonia, take note: the Generalitat has activated a new compulsory register for large property holders to report their status. This measure is part of Decree Law 2/2025, of 25 February, and its aim is to [...]
