When you live in a building with other residents, it is quite normal to set up a homeowners’ association (or HOA) in order to keep up with the maintenance of the building and establish house...
Living in Barcelona
What You Should Know About The Cédula de Habitabilidad in Barcelona
If you own an apartment in Barcelona you should be familiar with the document we will be talking about in today’s article: the cédula de habitabilidad, or certificate of habitability. Without...
[2021] Changes on Your Electricity Bill and 7 Tips on How to Save Money
Whenever we hear that “the electricity bill will be higher again” this year, all the alarm bells start going off. Nobody likes it when prices rise, especially when it concerns...
Getting a Mains Water Connection in Barcelona: How to And Costs
One of the first things you need to take care of when buying or renting an apartment in Barcelona, is getting connected to mains water. And so, before you start with the whole process, you ask...
Getting Your Empadronamiento Certificate in Barcelona
You’ve made the leap to live in one of the greatest cities in the world and you know you’ll love ‘la vida loca’. But before you start cheering, get ready for the paperwork. To live and...
Adopt a Pet in Barcelona And Save a Life
It’s easy to feel enthusiastic about getting a pet. They’re cute, they’re cuddly and they are lots of fun. Unfortunately, those may be the only factors people think about, which ends up proving...
How and Where to Register in Barcelona
If you are moving to Barcelona for the first time, and you are planning on staying in the city for a couple of months, it is good to know that there are certain procedures to complete after having...
Best Apps to Buy Used Stuff or Sell Secondhand Items
Whether you are moving into or moving out of Barcelona, it’s not necessary to buy new things or throw old ones away. It’s often better and cheaper to buy used, good-quality items or even...
Best Areas to Live Near Barcelona
Living outside Barcelona can present some advantages. The properties are cheaper, there are beautiful landscapes, and you can find the peace and quiet that cannot be found in the center of any...
What Type of Rental Suits You Best?
Did you know that there are several types of rental properties (with different types of contracts)? It all depends on the length of your stay (the duration) what type of contract you will...
