Our FAQ page answers the common questions that prospective clients ask. Read through the following or get in touch via our contact form if you have any queries about our property sourcing.
How do I know I’m going to like any of the flats or houses that you arrange viewings for?
We send you details of many properties, including photos first. You decide which flats or houses you want to view.
Do you offer accompanied viewings?
Yes, we do, but because of the shortage of long-term rentals now in Barcelona, we don’t offer accompanied viewings unless the budget is really quite high. This is because the properties simply rent too quickly to organise a viewing day in advance.
It’s important to get a viewing as soon as possible, and often now the date and time is dictated by the agency or owner. Therefore, in most cases now, we will arrange the viewings for you to view alone. However, we liaise for you – ask about the terms and conditions and translate at the viewing via a phone call if needed.
Why should I use a property finder instead of estate agents?
The estate agents tend to act on behalf of the landlord or owner. In many cases the agent rents the same flat every time it’s vacant. We act on your behalf and get you the best deal possible. Also, if you don’t speak Spanish, using the smaller local estate agents can be extremely difficult.
Why should I pay you to search for properties for me when I can do it myself online?
It’s true that there are many online property websites, and we’re happy to make viewings for properties that you’ve found yourself online. However, we know a lot of the local estate agents very well and can often find properties before they’ve been advertised.
Do you only find properties in Barcelona city?
No, we find properties for clients in the surrounding areas too, such as Sant Cugat, and in particular south of Barcelona, for example, Sitges, Castelldefels, Vilanova i la Geltru. If you have a specific location in mind, please ask us about it.
Do you help with the opening or transfer of utility accounts, contracting internet and getting your NIE/Residency?
Quite often the estate agent or owner will help to transfer the utility bills into your name. If not, we recommend a ‘gestor‘ who helps you change the utility accounts, and there’s no cost involved.
How many properties will I be able to see in one day if doing accompanied viewings with you?
Approximately seven in one day if in the city. When renting, that’s usually enough for clients to be able to make a decision to rent one of them. When looking at larger properties outside of Barcelona city, it can be fewer, because of the time needed to travel between properties.
After I’ve reserved a property to rent, how long does it take to move in?
From reservation to signing the contract and getting your keys can take anything from a couple of days to one week. It’s not usually much longer.
How long does the purchase process take?
Once a property has been sourced, a verbal offer is made and accepted and the property is reserved usually by signing a reservation document and paying a reservation fee.
The official deposit usually takes place within two weeks to one month of an offer being accepted. The final exchange of the deeds needs to be negotiated between both parties, but is not usually more than 3 months from the reservation date.
