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Buying Property in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of Spain’s priciest property hotspots, though demand is still strong for holiday homes and property investments. How many major cities offer property buyers the sun, a Mediterranean beach and skiing just a short drive away? The rivalry between Barcelona and Madrid goes far beyond the football field – culturally and commercially they vie for the crown as Spain’s number one city destination.

It’s a diverse city – the Old Town quarters, such as El Raval and Barceloneta, have a claustrophobic, ‘authentic’ quality, which though tempered by redevelopment and refurbishment, still harbour an edgy feel in places. Characterised by small properties in old buildings these central districts are close to all the city’s major attractions and amenities. Gracia and El Borne are equally central but less hectic.

Some of the city’s suburbs offer spacious, stylish living – L’Eixample offers many classical buildings on a planned grid scheme dating from the 19th century – but at a price. The districts of Sarria-Sant Gervasi and Pedrables are very desirable; the former is home to business schools and offers rental opportunities to the affluent post-graduate students therein, while the latter contains some of Barcelona’s most opulent homes.

Despite high prices for property for sale in Barcelona, the city is still one of Spain’s most expensive sought-after destinations – with so much to offer it might appeal to anyone looking for a property for sale in Spain if they are not on a budget.

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