Renting in Barcelona

In theory, yes. However, we can insert various clauses in the rental contract to compel the tenant to comply with the agreement at the end of the prearranged period, and not just stay put for 5 years. One of the most important aspects of this is the Aval Bancario. This issue is not relevant for rentals of less than 11 months.

Casamona’s agency fee for rental properties is one month’s rent + IVA (18%).

You will also need to pay the security deposit to the owner; generally this is 2 month’s rent but depending on the owner and the property, it could actually be anywhere between 1-3 month’s rent. An Aval Bancario may also be required (explained in the section ‘What is an Aval Bancario?)

You would also need to pay the first month’s rent up front.

Once you have found your perfect property, there are a few simple steps to take before you can move in: firstly you would pay a security deposit to the owner of the property. Generally this is 2 month’s rent but depending on the owner and the property, it could actually be anywhere between 1-3 month’s rent. Some owners also ask for an ‘Aval Bancario’ which is explained below. The first month’s rent must also be paid before you move in.

There is then the agency fee paid to Casamona. This is one month’s rent + IVA (18%). Casamona will then arrange the contracts for you, and along with signing this, you will also need to provide a copy of the passports of all tenants, and a valid work document from your place of employment.

Once all paperwork is complete and all necessary payments made, you can then move in to your new home!

The most important law for both owners and rentals is that once the rental period exceeds 11 months, you as a tenant are entitled to remain in the property for up to 5 years, even if the original agreed period was less than this. You may, of course, leave before then as originally agreed, but have the right to appeal to stay for up to 5 years, with the rights in favour of the tenant, not the owner.