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New developments in Barcelona

By the editorial team · Updated October 2026 · How we rank

New developments in Barcelona
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Obra nueva Barcelona, or new-build, means a home sold for the first time by a developer, and it is taxed differently from a resale. We list 89 developers and agencies that Google files under this trade, 47 of them in Eixample, ranked by Google rating weighted by reviews. Below we explain the taxes, the payment guarantees and the checks that matter before you reserve.

Top 10 property developers and new builds in Barcelona

Ranked by Google rating adjusted for the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 300 clients ranks above a 5.0 from 4. How the ranking works.

Best-rated property developers and new builds in Barcelona (October 2026)
#NameAreaGoogle ratingReviews
1DinmoEixample, Barcelona5.0 ★176
2Agencia Inmobiliaria en Sagrada FamiliaEixample, Barcelona4.9 ★1,067
3DENISCORNou Barris, Barcelona5.0 ★104
4La Teva ImmobiliàriaLes Corts, Barcelona4.9 ★153
5AK InmolabEixample, Barcelona5.0 ★48
6Agencia Inmobiliaria Diagonal Mar Real Estate, en Barcelona, Besós y MaresmeSant Martí, Barcelona4.8 ★548
7OltacGràcia, Barcelona4.8 ★101
8Walter HausEixample, Barcelona4.7 ★348
9Inmobiliaria Flamat BarcelonaGràcia, Barcelona4.7 ★166
10Traspaso RestaurantesSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona5.0 ★20

Barcelona in numbers

65.6 years

average age of Barcelona's housing stock (cadastre)

Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona, Open Data BCN, 2026

16,645

homes sold in 2025

Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona, Open Data BCN, 2025

36%

have a website in English (32 of 89)

Source: Businesses' own websites, 2026-10-16

84%

list a wheelchair-accessible entrance on Google Maps

Source: Google Maps, 2026-10-16

90%

are within a 5-minute walk of a metro, train or tram stop

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, 2026-10-16

Average age of homes by district
Ciutat Vella
115 yrs
Eixample
75 yrs
Gràcia
70 yrs
Sants-Montjuïc
66 yrs
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
62 yrs
Horta-Guinardó
57 yrs
Sant Martí
57 yrs
Nou Barris
56 yrs
Les Corts
54 yrs
Sant Andreu
54 yrs

Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona, Open Data BCN, 2026

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Taxes use the general rates. Reduced rates (e.g. some first homes, young buyers, large families) and the 20 % rate for large holders are not included: check them with your gestoría or lawyer.

Sources: Agència Tributària de Catalunya (ATC): Impost sobre transmissions patrimonials: tarifes i tipus · Agència Tributària de Catalunya (ATC): Actes jurídics documentats: documents notarials · Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE): Ley 37/1992 del IVA, art. 91 (reduced 10 % rate for homes)

Property developers and new builds in Eixample, Barcelona

47 listed; the top-ranked here is Dinmo (5.0★, 176 reviews). See every property service in Eixample.

Dinmo

Real estate agentEixample, Barcelona · la Dreta de l'Eixample

5.0(176 Google reviews)

¿Tienes un piso en Barcelona y quieres venderlo o alquilarlo? En Dinmo ayudamos a propietarios de toda Barcelona a vender o poner en alquiler su vivienda, con…

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Agencia Inmobiliaria en Sagrada Familia

Commercial real estate agencyEixample, Barcelona · la Sagrada Família

4.9(1,067 Google reviews)

LA CASA Agency es una de las principales Redes de Agencias Inmobiliarias en Franquicia de España que, con una clara orientación a la excelencia y con una filosofía…

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Walter Haus

Commercial real estate agencyEixample, Barcelona · la Dreta de l'Eixample

4.7(348 Google reviews)

Walter Haus, más de una década transformando la experiencia de vender, comprar o alquilar una propiedad en un proceso excepcional, guiado por un equipo de expertos…

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Macrofincas

Real estate lawyerEixample, Barcelona · l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample

4.7(138 Google reviews)

Macrofincas es una inmobiliaria con más de 25 años en el sector y avalada por el sello de calidad ISO 9001, con una red comercial en toda Cataluña y España y…

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Pia Advisors

Real estate agentEixample, Barcelona · l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample

4.6(140 Google reviews)

Inmobiliaria en Barcelona. En PIA Advisors sómos consultores expertos en la venta, compra y alquiler de pisos en Barcelona, es decir, en el asesoramiento integral de…

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PRESTAPRO ®

Mortgage brokerEixample, Barcelona · la Dreta de l'Eixample

5.0(11 Google reviews)

Préstamo promotor | Financiación alternativa para la promoción inmobiliaria. Préstamos y créditos dirigidos a la construcción para promotoras y promotores…

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JFont Gestió de Patrimoni

Property developerEixample, Barcelona · la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample

4.6(47 Google reviews)

JFont Gestió de Patrimoni: Administrador de Finques Col·legiat; Agent Immobiliari; Agent Exclusiu d’Assegurances. Administrador de Fincas; Agente Inmobiliario; Agente…

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Bonavista Developments

Property developerEixample, Barcelona · la Dreta de l'Eixample

4.7(21 Google reviews)

Bonavista Developments es una promotora inmobiliaria en Barcelona, que desarrolla viviendas de lujo en Barcelona y su costa. La empresa se fundó en el año 2014, pero…

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Patrimonio Condal sl

Property developerEixample, Barcelona · l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample

5.0(4 Google reviews)

Constructor viviendas industrializadas, distribuidor Xpanel technologies, inversión inmobiliaria, compraventa de inmuebles de obra nueva y segunda mano, promoción…

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35 more in Eixample
  • Otesa Gestión Inmobiliaria5.0★ · 2
  • Urbis Barcelona5.0★ · 1
  • Merkel Capital5.0★ · 1
  • Pimre Europe SL5.0★ · 1
  • Edificios Rocas Albas SL4.4★ · 7
  • Girona344.3★ · 9
  • Barcelona Opportunity Invest S.L
  • BEL INVEST SPAIN
  • VENTURA PARTNERS S.L
  • Urbiglobal Group
  • GreenCity Iberica
  • Conren Tramway
  • Azvi BCN4.0★ · 4
  • elora business3.8★ · 4
  • Premier Inmobiliaria4.2★ · 661
  • SR Promotors3.9★ · 8
  • Grup AlMinut1.0★ · 1
  • ABSOLUTE PROPERTIES3.3★ · 4
  • Ràfols Raventós S.L.3.0★ · 3
  • AEDAS Homes Barcelona3.9★ · 27
  • Go—PopUp4.0★ · 104
  • ARC HOMES1.0★ · 2
  • Eliore Properties Agencia Inmobiliaria3.7★ · 21
  • Miete, S.A3.3★ · 11
  • Urbania Barcelona3.2★ · 10
  • O7 By Kronos Homes2.0★ · 4
  • JILONG Promotor 吉隆地产总部3.6★ · 25
  • Kronos Homes3.6★ · 34
  • ALTERRA HOMES3.6★ · 39
  • URBE2.0★ · 7
  • GRUPO COAL1.0★ · 5
  • Norvet Property Development2.7★ · 18
  • MundoBaez1.0★ · 6
  • Viviendas de Obra Nueva en Cataluña1.8★ · 33
  • Aelca1.4★ · 26

Property developers and new builds in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona

18 listed; the top-ranked here is Traspaso Restaurantes (5.0★, 20 reviews). See every property service in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi.

Traspaso Restaurantes

Real estate agentSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

5.0(20 Google reviews)

🔑 Volgen es una consultoría Y Agencia Inmobiliaria ESPECIALIZADA en traspasos de Restaurante en Barcelona y Traspaso de negocios de hostelería del canal HORECA.…

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CORP Promotors

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

4.6(1,416 Google reviews)

Somos una promotora líder en España y ofrecemos a nuestros clientes viviendas con altos estándares de calidad y con gran variedad de zonas comunes y servicios de gran…

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Avny Group

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

5.0(11 Google reviews)

Home is where the heart is, and we help you find a place to feel at home. Our team finds, refurbishes and sells (or rents) properties at the high level in Barcelona.

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LuxHabitat

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

4.6(48 Google reviews)

En LuxHabitat estamos especializados en construcción de viviendas de obra nueva en Barcelona y alrededores. Somos una promotora inmobiliaria que entiende la…

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ON5

Obra nueva Barcelona

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

5.0(2 Google reviews)

Obra nueva Barcelona.cat, portal inmobiliario de promociones de obra nueva de viviendas e inmuebles, pisos, casas, locales, garajes y edificios rehabilitados en…

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Shizen Barcelona

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

5.0(1 Google reviews)

Consultoría y servicios en el desarrollo de proyectos de ingeniería, arquitectura, interiorismo y paisajismo / botánica de diferentes usos y escalas. Inversión en…

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Vivendius, property developer in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona7

Vivendius

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

4.4(7 Google reviews)

Vivendius invierte en la rehabilitación de viviendas en zonas rentables y seguras de Barcelona. La marca se caracteriza por un alto respeto a las directrices RSC,…

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OM Promotores

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

OM Promoters es una empresa joven y dinámica, formada por dos emprendedores visionarios que están decididos a transformar el sector de la promoción inmobiliaria. Con…

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Locales Barcelona

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

Locales Barcelona locals comercials, portal inmobiliario en Barcelona especializado en locales, oficinas y negocios en venta, alquiler y traspaso de obra nueva,…

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Pisos Barcelona de particulares y profesionales

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

Portal inmobiliario de viviendas e inmuebles en venta, alquiler y traspaso de particulares, promotores y constructores de obra nueva, inmobiliarias y profesionales.…

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New Habitat Barcelona

Property developerSarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona · Sant Gervasi - Galvany

New Habitat Barcelona es una promotora boutique de carácter familiar centrada en el desarrollo de proyectos residenciales de calidad en Barcelona. Nuestro enfoque se…

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  • Promociones Obra Nueva Catalunya
  • O7 By Kronos Homes3.0★ · 2
  • Obra nueva Barcelona3.8★ · 10
  • Promociones de obra nueva en Barcelona3.7★ · 69
  • TR Grupo Inmobiliario3.2★ · 20
  • Layetana Real Estate2.3★ · 16

Property developers and new builds in Sant Martí, Barcelona

8 listed; the top-ranked here is Agencia Inmobiliaria Diagonal Mar Real Estate, en Barcelona, Besós y Maresme (4.8★, 548 reviews). See every property service in Sant Martí.

Torre Glòries

Property developerSant Martí, Barcelona · el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou

4.5(4,408 Google reviews)

Torre Glòries, obra de los arquitectos Jean Nouvel y Fermín Vázquez, es uno de los edificios más altos de Barcelona con 142 metros de altura. Referente arquitectónico…

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Destinocasa, real estate agent in Sant Martí, Barcelona3

Destinocasa

Real estate agentSant Martí, Barcelona · el Clot

4.4(87 Google reviews)

Destinocasa se caracteriza por poner a disposición de sus clientes una amplia gama de servicios exclusivos destinados a cubrir todas sus necesidades en el proceso de…

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PP4

Promotora Pels Medis de Comunicació Barcelona Sud

Property developerSant Martí, Barcelona · el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou

5.0(1 Google reviews)

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Can Ricart Lofts

Property developerSant Martí, Barcelona · Provençals del Poblenou

Pisos en venta en Poblenou Barcelona, Can Ricart Lofts. 25 exclusivos lofts de obra nueva en venta en una finca patrimonial de Barcelona, distrito 22@, con jardines.…

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Destinocasa Inmobiliaria en Poblenou, Barcelona, real estate agent in Sant Martí, Barcelona7

Destinocasa Inmobiliaria en Poblenou, Barcelona

Real estate agentSant Martí, Barcelona · el Poblenou

3.8(229 Google reviews)

Destinocasa se caracteriza por poner a disposición de sus clientes una amplia gama de servicios exclusivos destinados a cubrir todas sus necesidades en el proceso de…

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Cornex Capital, real estate agent in Sant Martí, Barcelona8

Cornex Capital

Real estate agentSant Martí, Barcelona · el Poblenou

3.4(30 Google reviews)

Oficina situada en plena Rambla del Poblenou, a pocos metros de la Diagonal. Especializados en viviendas de Poblenou y zonas colindantes de Sant Martí. Ofrecemos…

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Property developers and new builds in Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona

5 listed; the top-ranked here is CULMIA Port Montjuïc (4.8★, 38 reviews). See every property service in Sants-Montjuïc.

CULMIA Port Montjuïc

Real estate agentSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · la Marina de Port

4.8(38 Google reviews)

Oficina de venta de la promoción de obra Obra nueva en Barcelona Culmia Port Montjuïc está formada por 25 viviendas de 2 y 3 dormitorios con terrazas, plazas de…

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Oficina CULMIA MarCelOna Montjuïc

Property developerSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · la Marina del Prat Vermell

4.6(33 Google reviews)

Culmia MarCelOna Montjuïc promoción de obra nueva en Barcelona. Está formada por 152 viviendas de 1, 2 y 3 dormitorios, con plazas de garaje y trastero, distribuidas…

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La Casa Agency, real estate agent in Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona4

La Casa Agency

Real estate agentSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · la Marina del Prat Vermell

4.3(91 Google reviews)

Con más de diez años en el sector, nos hemos convertido en una de una de las agencias inmobiliarias de referencia en España. Formamos a nuestros agentes con los…

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AZZAM Vivienda LSU, property developer in Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona5

AZZAM Vivienda LSU

Property developerSants-Montjuïc, Barcelona · la Bordeta

2.5(153 Google reviews)

La nueva manera de vivir el alquiler en Barcelona. Nuevo concepto de viviendas de alquiler, pionero y único, con servicios y espacios singulares.

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Property developers and new builds in Les Corts, Barcelona

4 listed; the top-ranked here is La Teva Immobiliària (4.9★, 153 reviews). See every property service in Les Corts.

La Teva Immobiliària

Real estate agentLes Corts, Barcelona · les Corts

4.9(153 Google reviews)

En primer lugar, queremos presentarnos. Teníamos muy claro los valores que queríamos transmitir cuando iniciamos este proyecto en 2017; Cercanía, transparencia, en…

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Cushman & Wakefield

Property management companyLes Corts, Barcelona · les Corts

3.8(4 Google reviews)

Cushman & Wakefield maximizes value by delivering customized property management services for all asset types, including upscale, high-rise, new development,…

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Cumisa, property management company in Les Corts, Barcelona4

Cumisa

Property management companyLes Corts, Barcelona · les Corts

3.9(10 Google reviews)

Empresa inmobiliaria situada en Barcelona. Disponemos de una gran cartera de locales comerciales, oficinas, viviendas y aparcamientos, en venta y/o en alquiler en el…

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Property developers and new builds in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona

3 listed. See every property service in Ciutat Vella.

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INITIA SERVICIOS

Property developerCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Barri Gòtic

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROMOTOR DELEGADO, CONSULTORÍA INMOBILIARIA

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VALUA CAPITAL

Property developerCiutat Vella, Barcelona · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

Consultora con una amplia gama de servicios diseñada para responder a sus necesidades, en consultoria de invest, real estate, marketing y comunicación.

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Asociación de Profesionales y Empresarios Gestores de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria

Property developerCiutat Vella, Barcelona · el Barri Gòtic

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Property developers and new builds in Gràcia, Barcelona

3 listed; the top-ranked here is Oltac (4.8★, 101 reviews). See every property service in Gràcia.

Oltac

Real estate agentGràcia, Barcelona · el Camp d'en Grassot i Gràcia Nova

4.8(101 Google reviews)

Promotora constructora familiar con más de 25 años de experiencia en el sector inmobiliario especializada en la construcción y venta de activos.

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Inmobiliaria Flamat Barcelona

Real estate agentGràcia, Barcelona · el Camp d'en Grassot i Gràcia Nova

4.7(166 Google reviews)

En Flamat somos más que una agencia inmobiliaria; somos una red de expertos con más de 30 años de experiencia, comprometidos para encontrar tu hogar ideal, tu guía en…

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DIAGONAL, 458

Property developerGràcia, Barcelona · la Vila de Gràcia

El edificio de oficinas Diagonal 458 está situado en la Avenida Diagonal junto al Paseo de Gracia de Barcelona y el barrio de Gràcia, cuenta con muy buena…

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Property developers and new builds in Nou Barris, Barcelona

1 listed; the top-ranked here is DENISCOR (5.0★, 104 reviews). See every property service in Nou Barris.

DENISCOR

Property developerNou Barris, Barcelona · Porta

5.0(104 Google reviews)

Desde 2004, en Deniscor BCN diseñamos y construimos espacios únicos. Somos una empresa constructora especializada en obra nueva, reformas integrales y proyectos llave…

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New homes are sold differently from second-hand flats: you often reserve from a plan, pay in stages and wait for the keys. That is why the first question about any new build Barcelona offers is not the view, but the paperwork behind the promise. This page covers the rules we would check and who sells new builds in the city.

Property developers in Barcelona

Property developers in Barcelona (promotoras) buy the land, commission the building and sell the homes, often through their own sales office. Our list mixes real developers with agencies that market new builds, and you should know which one you are talking to.

For example, CORP Promotors is a developer in Sant Gervasi - Galvany with 1,416 reviews at 4.6 stars, and describes itself as a leading developer in Spain. Oltac is a family-run developer and builder in Gràcia with 101 reviews at 4.8. CULMIA Port Montjuïc is a sales office for one scheme of 25 homes with two or three bedrooms, terraces and parking, according to its own description, and is closed on Mondays. The top-ranked business, Dinmo, is mainly a resale and rental agency, which shows why we read the Google categories as well as the stars.

If you want the full process from search to keys, start with our buying property in Barcelona guide.

New-build homes in Barcelona

On new-build homes you pay VAT and stamp duty on the deed. In short, you pay VAT and stamp duty instead of the transfer tax that applies to resale. Housing is taxed at the reduced 10 per cent VAT rate, and the Catalan tax agency lists 1.5 per cent stamp duty (AJD) for transfers subject to VAT.

We confirmed both on official sources: the 10 per cent rate is in article 91 of the VAT law, which also covers up to two garage spaces sold with the home, and the AJD rate is on the Agència Tributària de Catalunya page. The ATC page also says the taxable base is the highest of the reference value, the declared value or the agreed price.

New build (first sale) Resale
Main tax VAT, 10% for housing Transfer tax (ITP)
Stamp duty (AJD) 1.5% in Catalonia Ask your lawyer
Seller Developer Individual or company
Payment protection Building law guarantee on advance payments Not applicable

These rates can change, so ask your lawyer to confirm them on the day you sign. We log the rates we confirmed so we can recheck them.

What happens to my money when I buy off-plan?

When you buy off-plan, the law requires the developer to protect your advance payments. Under the first additional provision of the building law, a developer collecting advance payments for housing must guarantee their refund plus legal interest from the date it obtains the building licence.

The guarantee is a surety insurance policy or a bank guarantee, and the advance payments must go into a special bank account kept separate from the developer's other funds. The guarantee covers the money you paid, including applicable taxes, plus legal interest. Read the rule on the BOE.

In practice we would ask for three things before paying a reservation: a copy of the building licence, the name of the insurer or bank guaranteeing your payments, and the bank account where the money goes. If any of them is missing, we would not pay. A mortgage broker can also tell you whether your bank will lend on a home that is not yet built.

What guarantees cover defects in a new-build home?

The building law sets three guarantees: one year for finishing defects, three years for defects that affect habitability, and ten years for structural defects. These come from article 19 of the Ley de Ordenación de la Edificación.

The ten-year cover, for foundations, columns, beams, slabs and load-bearing walls, is mandatory for buildings mainly used as housing. The exception is a self-builder of a single home for personal use. Ask for the policy, and keep a copy with your deed.

How do I snag a new-build flat before I accept the keys?

Snagging means inspecting the flat for defects before you sign the delivery, so the developer fixes them under the one-year finishing guarantee. Do it on the day you receive the keys, with a checklist and photos.

Our list: doors and windows, taps and drains, electrical sockets, tile alignment, paint, noise insulation, and the garage and storage rooms. Write every defect on the delivery document. A surveyor or architect will find more than you will. Then keep the list and send it to the developer by a traceable method, such as email with a read receipt or a registered letter, so you can prove when you reported each defect. If the developer disputes something, a dated report from a surveyor helps your lawyer. Do not move in or sign the delivery document with defects unlisted.

Where are new developments in Barcelona?

From general knowledge, new homes cluster where there was space to build: the 22@ area of Poblenou, around Diagonal Mar, and La Sagrera. Sant Martí is the district where the first two sit, and our Sant Martí hub lists the businesses there.

Of the 89 businesses on the list, 47 are in Eixample, 18 in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi and 8 in Sant Martí, mostly because developers keep sales offices in the centre while the buildings are elsewhere. So an office address tells you little about where the homes are. For each scheme, ask for the exact address and the delivery date, and compare it with what the real estate agencies in that district offer.

Frequently asked questions

Do you pay VAT or transfer tax on a new-build home in Barcelona?
On the first sale of a new home you pay VAT, not transfer tax (ITP). Housing falls under the reduced 10 per cent VAT rate in article 91 of the VAT law, which also covers up to two garage spaces sold with it. You also pay stamp duty (AJD), which the Catalan tax agency lists at 1.5 per cent for VAT-subject transfers. Check the VAT law.
Is my deposit protected when I buy off-plan in Barcelona?
Yes, by law. A developer that takes advance payments for housing under construction must guarantee their return plus legal interest, through a surety insurance policy or a bank guarantee, and must hold the money in a special bank account. The rule is in the first additional provision of the building law, the Ley de Ordenación de la Edificación.
What is the ten-year structural insurance on new builds?
It is a damages guarantee covering defects that affect the foundations, columns, beams, slabs, load-bearing walls or other structural elements, for ten years. The building law requires it for buildings mainly used as housing, with an exception for a self-builder of a single home for their own use. Ask your lawyer to see the policy before you sign.
Which parts of Barcelona have the most new developments?
From general market knowledge, new homes cluster in the 22@ district of Poblenou, around Diagonal Mar and in La Sagrera, where large urban projects have been built or planned. Businesses on our list also sell new homes in Sants-Montjuïc, such as a sales office at Port Montjuïc. We do not quote prices, which change quickly.
Should I use a lawyer to buy a new-build home?
Yes, we would. The developer's contract is written by the developer, and a lawyer checks the licence, the payment guarantee, the delivery date, the quality specification and the penalty if it is late. A real estate lawyer costs little next to the amount you pay in stages.

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  5. Number of real estate property transactions, based on notarial records, by property use. Ajuntament de Barcelona, Open Data BCN, 2025. CC BY 4.0.
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