Complete guide to renting a property in Barcelona, Costa Brava or Balearic Islands

At Atipika we work to offer you an exceptional rental experience, based on transparency, updated information, and personalized attention. We provide you with all the necessary tools so that you can make decisions with security and confidence.

24/7 Access to Exclusive Properties

Our website platform allows you to consult, at any time and from anywhere, the full range of our rental properties. You will be able to filter by typology, area, and specific features, as well as view:

• Professional photographic reports.
• Detailed floor plans of each property.
• High-quality videos through our official YouTube channel.
• Complete and verified information of the property, always available and updated.

Rental of Properties with or without Furniture

We have a wide portfolio of both furnished and unfurnished homes, adapted to different lifestyles. In many cases, owners are open to negotiating the inclusion or removal of furniture according to their preferences. Do not hesitate to contact us to find the most suitable solution.

Quality Control and Clear Prices

Our team meticulously reviews each property before it is published, ensuring that it meets current market standards.

All prices include community expenses and Property Tax (IBI), with no surprises or hidden costs. Additionally, you can save your favorite properties and easily compare them from your personal account.

Speed and Reliability in Management

We update the availability and conditions of all our properties in real time. What you see on the website is what is actually available, with current prices ready to formalize the contract. This provides you with the security to make decisions based on real and updated information.

Multilingual Flexibility and Personalized Attention

Our team consists of multilingual professionals with high qualifications in the luxury real estate market. We adapt to your language, culture, and way of living to offer you a close and efficient experience. Communication is key for us, and therefore we ensure to fully understand your needs from the first contact.

Knowledge of the Surroundings

Each property you will find on our website includes a detailed guide of the area where it is located, so you can learn about its advantages, lifestyle, and available services. Additionally, we incorporate a map search functionality, ideal if you already have identified the location where you want to live.

Atipika offers one of the widest and most exclusive portfolios of rental properties on the market, with over 14,000 exclusive properties. We cover all kinds of needs, lifestyles, and preferences, from modern homes in central areas to charming houses on the Catalan coast or the Balearic Islands.

Can't find what you're looking for? We'll find it for you

Our acquisition department actively works to locate properties that fit your requirements, even if they are not listed in our portfolio. Thanks to our network of contacts and our established presence since 1999, we can offer you unique opportunities before they hit the market.

Currently, over 70% of our clients are international, which confirms our ability to handle multilingual transactions, provide advice on local regulations, and offer a global service tailored to different cultures and lifestyles.

Thousands of successful transactions since our inception support our experience, commitment, and professionalism in the high-end rental market.

Bespoke rentals, tailored to your lifestyle

We offer rental solutions designed for different types of stays:

Temporary and flexible rentals

Ideal for business relocations, project stays, or transitional periods, these properties come fully furnished and equipped for immediate move-in. The duration is freely agreed upon between the owner and tenant, offering flexible month-to-month renewal options once the initial mandatory period is completed.

This option combines comfort and efficiency, with an excellent value for those who value freedom of movement without sacrificing comfort.

Long-term rentals

Designed for those seeking stability, these contracts have a legal minimum duration of three years, renewable for one-year periods. The mandatory compliance period is six months, after which they can be terminated with the appropriate notice.

We offer a wide variety of properties, both furnished and unfurnished, so you can move in with your belongings or furnish it according to your personal style.

 

If your company needs to relocate executive personnel or international employees, Atipika will be your ideal real estate partner. We are an agency specialized in corporate rentals and professional relocations.

We assign a personal advisor who will be in charge of coordinating the entire process: from property selection to efficiently organizing the visit schedule, maximizing your team's time.

We offer:

• Expert advice on the current market and the most suitable areas according to the tenant's profile.
• Updated information on prices, regulations, and rental conditions.
• Multilingual and personalized attention, tailored to the specific needs of each company and employee.

Trust Atipika to provide your team with a seamless relocation experience and total confidence.

At Atipika we organize visits with the utmost diligence and flexibility, adapting to your availability so you can get to know the property without rush or interruptions.

Prior to the visit, if you wish, we will send you a detailed presentation of the property with photographs, floor plans, and all relevant information, so you can assess it in advance and refer to it as needed.

During the visit, a specialized advisor will assist you individually, addressing your questions and providing personalized attention. For us, communication is essential to understand your priorities and find the property that best suits your needs.

If you are interested in renting a property with Atipika, you will need to follow a simple but rigorous procedure to ensure the legal security of both parties.

The first step is to prepare and send the necessary documentation by email. This process is essential for us to formalize the reservation of the property and stop marketing it.

Requirements according to tenant profile:

▸ Individuals

• Identification document (ID card, NIE or Passport).
• The last two payslips.
• Employment contract (if not permanent).
• Recommended: references from the previous landlord (if they have rented before).

▸ Students

• Identification document (ID card, NIE or Passport).
• Enrollment or proof of registration in an official educational institution.
• Permanent address in the home country.
• In some cases, a guarantor or financial guarantor may be requested.

▸ Displaced multinational employee

• Identification document (ID card, NIE or Passport).
• Letter from the company specifying the position, salary, and working conditions.
• Employment contract.
• Last two payslips (if applicable).
• Contact person in the company who can validate the information.

▸ Company as a tenant

• Tax Identification Number (CIF) and corporate presentation or website.
• Deed of incorporation of the company.
• Powers of attorney of the person who will sign the contract.
• Identification document of the attorney.
• Last Corporate Tax Return.
• Recent VAT declarations.
• Last financial statement or annual accounts.

Once the economic conditions have been agreed upon by both parties, you can proceed with the formal reservation of the property. This process ensures that the property is taken off the market and visits with other interested parties are canceled.

Conditions for reserving a property

The conditions may vary depending on the tenant's profile, the documentation provided, and the type of property. These conditions are established by the owner, in coordination with Atipika, and are communicated clearly and in writing before formalizing any commitment.

Below are the most common conditions:

Legal deposit

• A deposit equivalent to two months' rent is required, as established by the Urban Leases Law (LAU), to cover possible damages or contractual breaches.
• This deposit cannot be used as payment for the last rental months.
• The owner is required to deposit the deposit with the corresponding official entity (usually, the Urban Property Chamber of Catalonia).

Additional guarantees

Depending on the proven solvency, the owner may request an additional deposit or bank guarantee. This measure aims to reinforce the guarantee of contractual compliance, especially in high-value rentals or profiles with limited documentation (such as self-employed individuals or foreign companies).

Reservation process

To formalize the reservation, once the conditions have been validated, you must pay the corresponding amount for one month's rent. This amount can be paid:

• At our offices (in cash or by card).
• By bank transfer to the account designated by Atipika.

This monthly payment will be deducted from the total amount to be paid on the day of contract signing.

Interested in a property you've seen?

Contact our sales department and provide us with the property reference. We will immediately inform you about the next steps, required documentation, and availability to schedule the signing.

Once the reservation is formalized, we will provide you with a detailed document with the financial terms of the lease. On the day of the contract signing, you must pay the following amounts:

• First month's rent in advance.
  If the signing takes place after the 5th day of the month, only the proportional part will be paid.
• Agreed deposit at the time of the reservation, in accordance with current legislation.
• Intermediation fees, which amount to 10% of the total annual rent, plus the current VAT (21%), depending on whether it is a temporary rental or a long-term rental. If it is a long-term rental, the commission must be paid to the owner.

Additionally, it will be necessary to provide a Spanish bank account number to set up direct debits for both the monthly rent and utilities (water, gas, electricity, etc.).

The lease agreement is signed directly between you and the property owner. Therefore, any queries, communications, or incidents during the rental period must be managed with the owner or the person designated by them in the contract, if Atipika does not handle the administration or property management, communication will be between Atipika and the property.

However, at Atipika, we remain at your disposal to provide advice at any time during the process if you need guidance or specific assistance.

Is the property managed by Atipika?

If Atipika manages the property, you can directly contact our administration department to report any questions, breakdowns, or situations related to the property.

We will take care of:

• Resolving incidents during the contract.
• Carrying out administrative follow-up.
• Managing the end of the lease.
• Coordinating the return of the deposit, as stipulated.

With Atipika, not only do you rent securely, but you also have professional support throughout the duration of the contract.

In order to terminate a lease agreement, it is essential to communicate in writing your intention not to renew, respecting the notice period stipulated in the contract, which is usually one or two months, as agreed.

Steps for a correct termination of the contract:

1. Formal communication
    Send a written notification or an email, respecting the established notice period to Atipika and the property.
2. Signing of the contractual waiver
    On the day of key handover, the written waiver document will be signed, certifying the end of contractual obligations for both the tenant and the landlord.
3. Key handover and property condition inspection
    It is essential to return the property in similar conditions to those at the beginning, after having carried out cleaning and maintenance.

Recommendations to facilitate your departure

• Deposit:
  The law establishes a maximum period of 30 days from key handover for the return of the deposit. In Barcelona, the Property Chamber usually manages the refund within 7 to 15 days, once the request is received along with the contractual waiver document.
  
  
• Bank guarantee:
  Once the waiver document is signed and if there are no pending damages, the guarantee becomes invalid. The landlord must return the original to the tenant, who will present it at the bank for cancellation.
   If damages or incidents not covered by the deposit are detected, the landlord may retain the guarantee as a security measure.
  
  
• Mandatory maintenance:
  It is the tenant's responsibility to carry out regular maintenance of the air conditioning units and boiler. It is also recommended to take out a liability insurance policy, although it is not mandatory.
  
  
• Handling of incidents before departure:
  Any damage or issue should be reported as soon as possible. If you cannot be present at the property, you must provide access to the landlord or the person in charge of managing the repair.
  
  

With these recommendations, we aim to ensure a smooth, transparent, and uncomplicated departure process, both for you and the landlord.

In recent years, Catalan tax regulations have undergone modifications that can directly influence the leasing of properties, especially in the luxury segment. It is essential to take into account these changes whether you are a property owner or a tenant.

Among the most relevant aspects:

• Revision of the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) for lease contracts, applicable in certain circumstances when VAT is not applied.
• New conditions affecting tax benefits, especially for large property owners or for properties rented in high-demand market areas.
• Changes in the taxation of rental income, with special attention to the deductions applicable in the Personal Income Tax for landlords who meet certain requirements.
• Requirements for updating price reference indices, whose application can influence the maximum rent amount in new contracts.
  
  

At Atipika, we maintain constant vigilance over these aspects to advise you with total security and legal rigor, avoiding unforeseen events both at the signing and during the duration of the contract.

To learn in detail how these changes may affect you, you can consult our full article here:
 Tax changes in Catalonia: keys for property owners and tenants