The Catalan Estate Agency

Catalan Estate Agency & Co  &  The Barcelona Estate Agency.

There are thousands of Catalan Estate Agents. Some recommended, others not. There is ONE Catalan Estate Agency, Registered, Trademarked, Recommended and Accredited that offers property for sale in Catalonia north and Catalunya south.

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Catalan Estate Agency & Co - Barcelona Estate Agency.

There are thousands of Catalan Estate Agents. Some recommended, others not. There is ONE Catalan Estate Agency, Registered, Trademarked, Recommended and Accredited that offers property for sale in Catalonia north - Languedoc Roussillon, France and Catalunya south Girona, Barcelona, Tarragona, Lerida (Lleida).

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The French Catalan Estate Agency - registered in France Sarl Immobilier FEACO accredited and recommended. In association with Feaco Group, David Mottram Group and Landbank International Realty. Sarl Immobilier FEACO Siret No: 520 803 719 000 19. SNPI Adhérent n° : 18025.(Syndicat National des Professionnels de l’Immobilier et de sa Caisse de Garantie). Fully insured and guarantied. Carte professionnelle transactions sur immeubles et fonds de commerce no. 2009-0191-T délivrée par la préfecture des Hautes Pyrénées. Carte Professionnelle no. 2009- 0191-T granted by the prefecture of Hautes Pyrenees.

TVA Intracommunitaire FR62520803719.The French Catalan Estate Agency specialists in property sales throughout Languedoc Roussillon, Pyrénées-Orientales, Midi Pyrénées, Acquitaine, Pyrénées Atlantiques and in Catalunya Spain, The Catalan Estate Agency property specialists throughout, Girona, Barcelona, Tarragona, Lerida. Recommended and accredited with promotions throughout the UK and Ireland with NAEA, FOPDAC, France SNPI and accredited with promotions throughout the UK and Ireland with NAEA, FOPDAC, Franc SNPI and CEI, USA and Russia with Catalan Property Realtor and offering with dotcom branding and locations.

Stunning property in stunning locations to suit all budgets throughout the sunny Mediterranean region of Catalunya. With over 300 days of sunshine annually - why wait to relocate?

Area Focus

Languedoc Roussillon.

Languedoc Roussillon, in the south of France; Well known for its superb climate and breathtaking scenery, long sandy beaches, inland lakes and mountains - with Le Canigou dominating the Languedoc Pyrenees range, the symbolic peak of the Catalan nation - plus proximity to some really great ski resorts - Mountains and Mediterranean in one compact region.

Not to be forgotten of course, the produce of this sunny corner of France - the wines of Languedoc Roussillon are well known for their quality and value for money - so too is the property selection in this area. With stunning village and coastal property, stone mas (country farms) and vineyards all on off er, plus a climate with a very definite ‘feel good’ factor of approx 300 days of sunshine. There is easy access with several international airports in the region, plus the advantage of the TGV high speed train linking Languedoc to Spain, UK, Belgium and beyond.

Barcelona

Barcelona - What does this region NOT have? One of the most dynamic cities and regions in Europe in terms of economics and production. Add to that fantastic beaches, a stunning Mediterranean sea that shimmers a bright turquoise in the summer months, the Balearic islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza only a short flight or ferry crossing away. The area is well served with International airports and a great road and train system, international sea port - communication with Spain and beyond is very accessible.

Property prices have now proven to be very competitive with some great buys waiting to be snapped up, whether it is an apartment overlooking the Mediterranean, or in the city itself or a country masia, vineyard or commercial property that you are seeking the choice and variety has never been so acquirable. Couple that with fine dining- the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle with a climate that definitely is an improvement on more northern climes, local fresh products to be enjoyed from the fish caught daily to the vegetable and fruits available in local markets - outdoor living at its best. On a more cerebral note, Barcelona is steeped in history, with stunning architecture and museums celebrating famous sons - Picasso, Gaudi, Miro and more, not forgetting the sport - FC Barcelona, Formula 1 racing, tennis, golf, yacht racing at the top level, but plenty of local nautical and non nautical sports in which to participate and enjoy and for a more sedentary pastime - shopping in the city centre, with thousands of establishments to visit - Barcelona Shopping Line boasts over 30,000 businesses in one 5 km stretch - so no shortage of choice there!

Girona

Girona -the northernmost region in Catalunya bordering Languedoc Roussillon France- Catalogne Nord - lush and green interior rolling down to the rocky bays of The Costa Brava, fine sailing waters and secluded bays -this area has enjoyed a buoyant tourism industry for many years. Venturing inland into the interior reveals hills, mountains, pretty hill top villages and breathtaking scenery.

Property in the Girona area ranges from front line villas and apartments to pretty village and town property, old stone masias (farms) and country fincas - again, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Climatically here the seasons are well defined with an early spring and the blossoms on the cherry trees arriving late February, a long hot summer ideal to enjoy the balmy waters of The Mediterranean. Autumn pleasantly cooling after summer and into the short sharp winter - which can be accompanied by chilling winds off the mountains. Historically a region that has seen a great deal of change over the centuries, architecture, both modern contemporary villas and ancient churches and stone masias. Girona shares many famous sons with neighbouring Languedoc - many painters and artists enjoying the ‘special light’ that bathes the area - Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso amongst many others.

Gastronomy is a serious business in Girona, home to Ferran Adria, acclaimed as the World’s greatest chef and his restaurant El Bulli, was granted the accolade as being named the World’s best restaurant by the prestigious Restaurant magazine for several years running.

Tarragona

Tarragona - the southernmost region of Catalunya was the Roman stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula, with many of the wares produced in the area being transported back to Rome for the enjoyment of the Emperors - wines, oils, terracotta. Many Roman artefacts have been and are still being found - in Tarragona itself there is the enormous amphitheatre and Roman streets- spectacularly preserved for posterity.

In terms of property, there is a varied choice with prices that are not as high as in neighbouring Barcelona and Girona, particularly if seeking property not on the coast itself. The topography of Tarragona boasts long sandy beaches, busy ports and yacht marinas with a thriving fishing industry. In southern Tarragona, rice is produced in the flooded paddy fields and off shore there is the production of Mediterranean sea salt. Inland from the coastal area is the Ebro river - famous for the size of the catfish that are caught in its water - this river has become a magnet for fishermen to try their luck at chasing the huge catch, inland sees the production of olives, almonds, wines, cherries. Tourism is important to the region and one of the more famous attractions is Port Aventura that attracts many tourists from all over the globe, annually.

Lerida

Lerida - bordering in the north with France and stretching south from those high Pyrenean mountains to the rolling plains in the south, this is a landlocked region in Catalunya, but what it lacks in coastal attractions it more than makes up for in spectacular scenery - lakes, mountain passes, national parks with spectacular wildlife and alternative attractions. Sport plays an important part in Lerida tourism - the northern border in the Pyrenees attracts many skiers to the peaks every year. Out of the winter ski season there is trekking, mountaineering, and all terrain parks for cycling, walking, horse riding and more. Again gastronomy plays an important part in the lifestyle here, with fresh local ingredients readily available and fine locally pressed olives oils and wines to enjoy. Some of the finest caviar in Europe is made in the Val d’Aran, one of the most northern areas where the combination of fresh mountain springs and wild sturgeon provide the basic ingredients for this delicacy. Well being and health tourism are well provided for with spas and spa centres providing a particularly professional level of service.

The property market in Lerida is buoyant and there are many bargains to be found, apartments, chalets and village and town property.

Catalunya & Languedoc Roussillon

Languedoc Roussillon & Catalunya Spain.

. * Region of Pyrénées-Orientales, Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona an area of mountains, Mediterranean

sea, fine food and wine, excellent climate, Catalan Estate Agency & Co, Barcelona Estate Agency have a fine selection of Mediterranean property for sale -St Cyprien, Port Vendre, Banyuls sur Mer, Lanca, Catalan Estate Agency & Co, Barcelona Estate Agency specialise in Mediterranean property sale throughout Languedoc Roussillon, Cote Vermeille.

*Education in Pyrénées-Orientales, France, Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona Spain, consistently recognised

as amongst the best education systems in Europe. Our excellent after sales services assist with integration into

the new community. Catalan Estate Agency & Co, Barcelona Estate Agency have Mediterranean property for sale

in Cadaques, Roses, Castello d’Empuries, Empuriabrava.

*Health in Pyrénées-Orientales, France, Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona Spain recognised as amongst the best health services in the World. Catalan Estate Agency & Co, Barcelona Estate Agency can help with all such important matters. Mediterranean property for sale in St Pere Pescador, L’Escala, Torroella de Montgri, La Bisbal de Emporada, Pals.

*Communication in the Pyrénées-Orientales, France, Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona - High speed train links throughout France, onward to Spain, UK, Belgium and beyond. Serviced by major international airports, Perpignan, Montpelier, Carcassonne, Girona, Barcelona and Reus. Excellent international road and auto route links, makes viewing property with Catalan Estate Agency & Co, Mediterranean property for sale in Begur, Palafrugell, Calonge, Platjes d’Aro.

*Climate in the Pyrénées-Orientales,Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona delightful springs with early cherries, long hot summers, splendid autumns and snow on the Canigou, Pyrenees Orientales and the Catalan Pyrenees - excellent skiing and winter sports during the short crisp winter. Ideal weather for all year round viewings with Catalan Estate Agency & Co, Barcelona Estate Agency. Mediterranean property for sale in Sant Feliu de Guixols, Tossa de Mar, lloret de Mar, Blanes, Pineda de Mar.

* Culture in the Pyrénées-Orientales Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona- art galleries, museums, artisans, age old festivals on land and sea, ancient property to view and enjoy Picasso, Dali, Miro, Antoni Gaudi... Mediterranean property for sale in Catella, Canet de Mar, Mataro, Montcada, Badalona, Barcelona.

* Food & Wine the Pyrénées-Orientales Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona consistently recognised as an area that produces fi ne wines and liquers. Local specialities include anchovies, seafoods, fish, Catalan products, tapas, cheeeses, hams, olive oils and olives, cherries, Roussillon peaches, jams and confitures amongst many others. Join us at Catalan Estate Agency & Co in the enjoyment of these products. Mediterranean property for sale

Costa Daurada, Castelldefels, Sitges, Cunit, Torredembarra, Tarragona, Salou, Cambrils, Miami Platja, Tres Calas, Calafat, L’Ametlla de Mar, L’Ampolla.

* Property in the Pyrénées-Orientales, Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona -a diverse choice of products; marine developments with splendid water views, ancient masias, country cottages, seafront apartments with excellent leasing potential and commercial opportunities. Mediterranean property for sale inland Beziers, Narbonne, Sigean, Perpignan, Ile sur Tete, Thuir, Bages, Prades, Le Boulou and Ceret. Also Mediterranean property for sale Argeles

sur Mer, Canet Plage, Canet Roussillon, Collioure, Banyuls sur Mer.

*Shopping in Pyrénées-Orientales, Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona an area that has a varied and dynamic economy, artisan goods, local crafts and markets, Barcelona recognised as one of the best shopping cities in the World also Perpignan as well as many smaller cultural centres. Inland Mediterranean property for sale in Amelie le Bains, Figueres, Olot, Banyoles. Visit the best shopping locations Shopping in Barcelona, shopping in Perpignan, shopping in La Roca.

* Catalan Estate Agency & Co, Barcelona Estate Agency, offer the ultimate assistance to ensure your dreams come true. Registered in France, Spain, UK and Ireland as immobiliers, real estate providers. Accredited member of SNPI (France) CEI (Europe) FOPDAC & NAEA (UK and Ireland) and Realtor USA - Always available to assist you in your search for your perfect property in the Pyrénées-Orientales, Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Barcelona, Mediterranean inland property for sale Valls, Montroig de Camp, Pratdip, Riudoms, Tivissa, Rasquera, Benifallet, Tortosa.

Buying focus

Catalan Estate Agency & Co - Barcelona Estate Agency.

Having over 30 years of experience in property transactions - over 10 years in Spain - we will assist you throughout the purchase process from the application of specific tax documents to the

signing of the contract to purchase, assist with any financial applications and assist at the Notary signing.

 

 

When you have selected the property that you wish to purchase the process is generally as

follows:

1. Obtain your NIE - Número de Identidad de Extranjero – Spanish tax number – you will retain this same number for all financial and offi cial transactions and Spain. You will need to make provisions to have this by the time you have your appointment to sign the sale deed – Escritura - at the office of the Notary. NIE is an abbreviation for Número de identidad de extranjero, this is a document that is issued by the Spanish authorities and is a fiscal identification

number for non-Spanish (‘foreigners’) people. The NIE is a requirement for anyone purchasing or selling a property in Spain whether resident or non-resident and for anyone who is to lease a property, find employment or start work in Spain. It is used by the various government departments to keep a track on taxation due, you will also be asked for this number by utility service providers.

How to apply for a NIE – EU Nationals.

(i) Apply in person in Spain

(ii) Apply in person via a Spanish Consulate in your home country – or wherever you reside.

(iii)Authorise a third party to apply for the NIE on your behalf – via a power of attorney -poder.

The documentation you need for your application:

1. Your original passport, plus a good photocopy of the main page – this is the page that contains all the details about you. please note that UK passport holders are required now to produce (at some police stations) a copy ALSO of the first 2 pages of the passport, as this determines whether the holder of the passport is a resident of The Channel Islands (non EU).

2. If you are a Non EU national you will need additionally to produce evidence that you have entered Spain legally -such as the document completed for the Spanish customs -declaración de entrada.

3. 2 copies of the appropriate form for the NIE application – Solicitud de NIE.

4. Although NOT generally required take 2 passport size colour photos

5. Although NOT generally required take your contract to purchase or lease contract or employment contract with you – in case you are asked to justify why you are applying for the NIE.

You will need to RETURN in person – or give the receipted documents to someone who will act on your behalf – to the police station at a later date – be guided by the officials who deal with your request. The time to prepare such documentation varies enormously throughout Spain – in Oveida Asturias for example you can apply for and receive the NIE within the hour but in Tortosa Catalunya you will have to wait for approximately 2 weeks.

Remember to return with your receipted copy of the NIE application and (if you had to pay a fee) the receipted payment form.

Step by step guide to purchasing with The Catalan Estate Agency & Co Barcelona Estate Agency.

 

After the application for the NIE (see above)

When you are satisfied with the detail sign the contract to purchase...

Usually the seller and purchaser will sign a contract to sell/purchase the property. This contract is usually dealt with by the selling agent and will;

1. Detail the seller details and purchasers’ details

2. Detail the price

3. Details the property address and type of property.

4. Detail whether finance or mortgage is involved

5. Set a date when the completion or escrow is to be dealt with by a Notary public.

At the signing of the contract a deposit it usually paid – generally 10%. Usually, in Spain the contract is an ‘arras’ type contract which means that if the purchaser withdraws from the contract, they lose their deposit; if the seller withdraws, they have to refund double the deposit paid.

If you need a mortgage to purchase in Spain.

Always ensure that your contract states that you are dependent upon a mortgage to complete the purchase otherwise you may lose your deposit, if because of tardiness by the lending company you are unable to fulfil the contractual obligations.

The documents typically required by a lender to substantiate a request for finance are:

• Your DNI/NIE

• Your work contract

• Your last 3 salary receipts

• Your latest income tax return

• Your contract with the vendor

• Proof that the property tax (IBI) on the house is paid up.

• Details of any other mortgages or loans that you may have

• Copies of property deeds, both in Spain and overseas

• Details of your employment history

• Details of your assets both in Spain and overseas

• Spanish non-residents: A certificate of non-residency (form available from the bank)

• Spanish residents -if self-employed (autonomous): Local tax paid on economic activities (IAE)

• Spanish residents -if self-employed (autonomous): IVA (VAT) tax you paid for the last tax quarter and the last year

• If married any prenuptial agreements.

If you are granted a mortgage you will be required to pay for the services of an appraiser –‘tasador’- usually between 300-500 euro. The appraiser will certify, as a licensed architect that the property is fit for purpose, so even if you don’t need a mortgage, but have doubts about structure of the property,

you might wish to secure the services of a tasador.

Completion of the property sale - certifying the transfer of property.

In Spain, a property transfer must be dealt with by a notary. The appointment to attend the Notary office will have been agreed between the parties. The

Notary prepares a new escritura for each property transfer/ sale and will have made certain checks into the validity of the sale.

At the notary appointment.

All the parties involved in the sale/ transfer will be required to produce

up to date proof of identity, purchaser and vendor produce NIE and/or

DNI (ID for Spanish citizens), the purchaser will be required to produce a cheque drawn on a Spanish bank for the agreed purchase price.

The Notary will read the escritura (in Spanish) to the two parties –purchaser and vendor - if both parties agree to the contents of the ‘escritura’ deed, it is signed by them and then the notary signs using his firma protocolizada.

Taxes

There are taxes of approx. 10% of the purchase price due by the purchaser for the sale and the registration of the escritura at the land registry. The vendor has to pay ‘plus valia’ tax – capital gains – on any gain made.

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