Yes — this is very common. The search, viewings (with video walkthroughs) and application can all be handled before you land, so you go straight from the airport to your new home.

Yes. In a market where good listings disappear within minutes, having your documentation ready and a strong file makes all the difference. The average search takes around three weeks — often less when the timeline demands it.

Barcelona's rental market has become increasingly competitive in recent years. The supply of permanent rental homes has fallen significantly, while demand remains extremely high. According to Idealista, the available supply of long-term rentals in Barcelona fell by 69% between 2023 and 2026, following the introduction of Spain's Housing Law and rent controls in designated high-pressure areas.

This means that good properties can attract a large number of applicants very quickly, and landlords and agencies are often able to be highly selective. Having your documentation ready, presenting a strong tenant profile and being able to move quickly can make a significant difference.

Ideally, around one month before you need the property. This gives us enough time to prepare your documentation, understand the market, identify suitable homes and move quickly when the right one appears.

It depends on your situation — employment contract, proof of income, ID or passport are the usual base. Everything is reviewed and organised together before the search starts, so nothing slows us down later.

It depends on the search criteria. For a realistic search — not something highly specific in a very small area, like a penthouse in Vila de Gràcia with no flexibility — the average is around three weeks.

My fee is one month's rent + VAT, with a minimum fee of €2,000 + VAT for long-term rental searches and €1,500 + VAT for temporary rental searches.

The service includes defining your search, finding and filtering suitable properties across portals, agencies and professional contacts, coordinating viewings, preparing and presenting your tenant profile, communicating with agents and landlords, negotiating terms, reviewing the rental contract and supporting you through signing and handover.

Before we start, you'll receive a clear proposal setting out exactly what's included and the applicable fee.

Yes. You don't need to be Spanish to rent a home in Barcelona. The challenge is usually not whether you can rent, but whether your application is strong enough in a highly competitive market.

Landlords and agencies will typically want to understand your financial situation and ability to pay the rent. If you've recently moved to Spain, don't have a Spanish employment contract or receive your income from abroad, you may be asked for additional documentation or guarantees.

This is where preparation and professional representation can make a real difference. I help international clients prepare and present their tenant profile clearly, explain foreign income or employment documentation when necessary, communicate directly with agencies and landlords, and position the application as strongly as possible.

I cover all of Barcelona city and the metropolitan area, including Badalona, Sant Cugat, Castelldefels, and surrounding towns. If you're not sure which neighborhood suits your lifestyle, budget, or commute, I'll help you narrow it down before we start the search.

Yes. Whether you need a temporary rental while you look for something permanent, or a furnished apartment for a fixed period, I can help. Temporary contracts in Barcelona have specific legal requirements — I'll make sure yours is properly structured.