The real cost of buying a flat in Catalonia (and when you need a lawyer)
The asking price is the asking price. Getting the flat into your name costs 12 to 15 per cent more, plus a 30 per cent deposit in cash. Here is the cost stack, the bank's lending cap for non-residents, and when a lawyer is the difference between a clean sale and a six-figure problem.
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Recovery scams hit fraud victims a second time
Experts warn that people who have already lost money to fraud are being targeted again with false promises to recover their funds, often through upfront fees and fake legal help.
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Barcelona seeks €25m for Ciutat Meridiana plan
The city council will submit a Ciutat Meridiana regeneration project to the Generalitat's second Pla de Barris call, with €25 million in planned investment over about five years if approved.
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Metro pickpocketing falls 40% after police crackdown
Police operations against repeat offenders and organised theft groups on Barcelona's metro and bus network have cut reported pickpocketing by 40%, according to the latest figures cited by El Periódico.
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Luxury watch brands expand on Passeig de Gràcia
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