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Good to know

How to Find a Trusted Locksmith in Barcelona

11/18/2025

by Sh

4 min read

Locksmith barcelona

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Good to know

The Importance of Air Conditioning Maintenance in Barcelona

04/23/2025

4 min read

Panoramic view of Barcelona, with the Mediterranean Sea in the background.

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Sell a flat in Barcelona

Plusvalía Municipal in Barcelona: what it is and how it is calculated

03/14/2025

5 min read

Aerial photo of Barcelona's Eixample district, with its typical blocks of buildings.

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Relaxing

Top 5 Most Stunning Gardens in Barcelona

02/28/2025

7 min read

Gardens of Joan Maragall, on Montjuïc mountain. Photo via Barcelona City Council.

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Administrative procedures

How to open a bank account in Spain as a foreigner

02/19/2025

5 min read

A person withdrawing money from his bank account at an ATM. Photo: Manuel via Unsplash

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Real estate market

Sh Barcelona recognized as the best agency of the Apialia Eixample Group in 2024

03/19/2025

2 min read

The director of ShBarcelona Sales, Valentina Fierro, with the award of the best agency

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Leisure and Culture

Top 5 Events in Barcelona in 2025

02/06/2025

4 min read

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All about apartment rentals

Boiler Maintenance for Long-Term Rentals

01/21/2025

3 min read

boiler maintenance for rent

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Living in Barcelona

Consulates in Barcelona

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Living in Barcelona

Consulates in Barcelona: Everything you need to know

10/03/2024

3 min read

If you are planning to come to Barcelona for work, academic, or medical reasons, it is important to...

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The Dreta de l'Eixample in Barcelona

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Business

The Dreta de l’Eixample, a unique icon for Barcelona

08/28/2024

3 min read

La Dreta de l’Eixample is one of the six neighborhoods in the Eixample district of Barcelona...

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Administrative procedures

What is the IBI, and why is it paid (in Barcelona)?

08/05/2024

4 min read

The property tax, also known as IBI in Spain, is a municipal tax paid by all property owners in...

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Business

Is it possible to open a bank account with a passport?

05/03/2024

4 min read

Barcelona, a vibrant, multicultural city, attracts people from all over the world with its unique...

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