How to invest in real estate in Barcelona

One of the trends of last years in the real estate sector in Catalonia is to invest in Barcelona real estate. If you have capital and want to get a return on it, you should consider the option of buying a property to put it on the rental market. However, in which areas should you invest and how can you find the best opportunities? We provide you with these and other details. Investing in real estate in Barcelona city: the best areas One of the most popular areas is L''Eixample. It is a neighbourhood with a wide range of properties and many of them are in modernist buildings. It is a favourite choice because its location in the Sagrada Familia area. The wide range of public services is another reason to invest in the neighbourhood. Les Corts is an exclusive district with a lot of brand new housing, as well as luxury homes. It is an area where many students live, not only because of the nearby university areas, but also because of its strong sports offer. This is where the Camp Nou is located. Within the district, the Pedralbes area is the most famous neighbourhood in Barcelona for its luxury homes. It is ideal for the big capitals. Likewise, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, apart from being the most exclusive, stands out for its green areas. It is an area of the old Catalan bourgeoisie and quite quiet. For families and those who want to be close to the beach, Sant Martí is the most advisable place. Although it used to be a village, it was annexed later in the 19th century. Nowadays it is the most populated area of the Catalan capital with more than 200,000 inhabitants. Moreover, due to its size, it is the fourth largest district, so there is a lot of land for new housing and developments. It is, without a doubt, a good place if you want to invest in a property and then rent it out or sell it at a higher price.

How to find the best opportunities in the market

Many people investing in housing are looking for the best opportunity. But what do they consider? The location of the property is key. In addition to the ''top'' neighbourhoods that we mentioned above, you must look at the location of the properties, if they are close to supermarkets, public services or means of transport. This is the most desirable. Free housing near train stations (both FGC and Rodalies) or the metro, well connected by city or metropolitan bus, are in great demand. Similarly, those close to faculties are highly sought after for the rental market: students from all over the country and the world will look for them. Finally, second-hand properties from inheritances are also highly sought after. With a renovation that manages to provide the home with the latest innovations and qualities, it will be possible to adapt the property to the demands of the tenants. How much return you can get According to the latest estimates of real estate portals, the profitability of renting a property in Barcelona is around 6%. As is logical, the profits depend on the neighbourhoods: Nou Barris would be the most profitable, as it would exceed 6%, while Sant Andreu would be the second most profitable because it exceeds 5%. Other areas such as Horta-Guinardó are close to 5% (4.7%). This area is also far from all the crowds and tourists in the city. It is ideal for couples or people who live alone and have the possibility of teleworking. You have already seen that investing in real estate in Barcelona is the best option you can choose. Thanks to a profitability that in some cases exceeds 6%, you will have an income that you surely did not expect.