{"id":937131,"date":"2026-02-13T13:20:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/landlord-services\/reforma-de-pisos-y-apartamentos-en-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T16:13:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:13:21","slug":"apartment-renovations-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/landlord-services\/apartment-renovations-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Flat renovations in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"937131\" class=\"elementor elementor-937131 elementor-929325\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28c103c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28c103c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357bf33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"357bf33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72f9af7e elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72f9af7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Flat and apartment renovations in Barcelona<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-653ab5e7 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"653ab5e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Renovating <strong>flats and apartments in Barcelona<\/strong> is the most profitable and strategic investment you can make to increase the value of a property. Updating a home with obsolete installations or functional deficiencies into a modern and efficient space is essential to obtain the highest possible return from it.<\/p><p>Moreover, a well-executed, full renovation within the Barcelona market can significantly increase the sale value of any property, which, it should be noted, ensures a high and proven return on investment.<\/p><p>With this in mind, you are invited to continue reading to discover the ideal strategy for both partial and full renovations, as well as the <strong>key legal aspects<\/strong> that will help ensure your project\u2019s success and the latest trends currently shaping interior design.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fce3890 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fce3890\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d74f23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34d74f23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Find out about your apartment or flat renovation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c8b630 elementor-widget elementor-widget-void-section-cf7\" data-id=\"24c8b630\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"void-section-cf7.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"void-cf7-form-widget-wrapper elementor-shortcode void-cf7-0\" data-void-cf7-contact-form-id=\"404000\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f404000-o1\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form 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class=\"column\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"contact-type\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"contact-type\" value=\"I&#039;m looking for an apartment\" checked=\"checked\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">I&#039;m looking for an apartment<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"contact-type\" value=\"I have a property to rent or sell\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">I have a property to rent or sell<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"contact-type\" value=\"Others\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Others<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Message\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"columns-2\">\n\t<div class=\"column\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"checkbox-248\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox wpcf7-validates-as-required contactform-checkbox-container\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first last\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checkbox-248[]\" value=\"I accept that my data will be processed to attend to the information request.\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">I accept that my data will be processed to attend to the information request.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"column\">\n\t\t<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit &gt;\" \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3daae248 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3daae248\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1126d153 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1126d153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why renovate your flat or apartment in Barcelona?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af1f413 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2af1f413\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Renovating a flat or apartment in Barcelona is an investment with multiple strategic benefits. It enhances quality of life, maximises functionality, and leads to undeniable financial revaluation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77ce57fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"77ce57fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10b98318 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10b98318\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42c7972f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42c7972f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7746986a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7746986a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Increasing the property\u2019s value<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6701e2b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6701e2b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Planning a renovation is equivalent to increasing a property\u2019s valuation. Updating bathrooms and kitchens is usually the first priority, as they are the most profitable and can <strong>raise the sale price by between 5% and 10%<\/strong>. In addition, investing in energy efficiency is essential, since it improves a decisive factor on the market: the property\u2019s Energy Rating.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33f34dda e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33f34dda\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8f408a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a8f408a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Improving functionality and comfort<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b0bdbb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b0bdbb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the goal is to provide day-to-day wellbeing, it is important to optimise the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/landlord-services\/renovation-and-decoration\">layout of the living space<\/a>. Consider removing corridors to maximise usable square metres and create open-plan areas (open concept).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc91a55 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc91a55\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bac388f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3bac388f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tailoring the home to your needs and style<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4112c0e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4112c0e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the<strong> advantages of renovating flats and apartments<\/strong> is the opportunity for complete customisation. You can choose bespoke furniture, sliding or glass doors and a variety of materials, as well as incorporating a flexible home office if needed.<\/p><p>Anything that imagination, space and budget allow can be brought to life, especially when the aim is to achieve a comfortable home that reflects your personality and lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c395eaf elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c395eaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"#contacto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apartment Renovation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6729841 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6729841\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d97d03f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d97d03f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b83758 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b83758\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of renovations in flats and apartments<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb8a168 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb8a168\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Carrying out a <strong>renovation project involves different types of work<\/strong>, ranging from a full or integral refurbishment to various, more specific partial updates designed to achieve quick revaluation.<\/p><p>The choice itself should be based on either obtaining an immediate Return on Investment or ensuring safety in obsolete installations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4787e2e8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4787e2e8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f33445 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23f33445\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70948bb9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70948bb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bda7cff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3bda7cff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Integral renovation vs partial renovation<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18a2d2e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18a2d2e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Partial<\/strong>: This usually focuses on the bathroom and kitchen to achieve a quick ROI. Costs are lower, averaging between 300 and 600 euros per square metre, and it is ideal for a strategic update before renting or selling.<\/p><p><strong>Integral<\/strong>: This requires the complete renewal of outdated installations and a redistribution of the space. The duration is typically between three and six months, and costs are higher, varying greatly depending on the scale of the work, though they are estimated at over 1,000 euros per square metre in most cases. This is justified by the excellent increase in the property\u2019s value, which can exceed 30%.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab30b65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab30b65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kitchen renovation<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73f8490 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73f8490\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>priority is an open-plan design<\/strong> and efficient use of space. Quartz or porcelain worktops are ideal for hygiene, and it is also advisable to choose A-rated appliances.<\/p><p>In addition, <strong>fitted furniture should create areas with clean<\/strong>, functional lines while maximising vertical storage as much as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa60f38 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa60f38\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369a217 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"369a217\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4406e98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4406e98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bathroom renovation<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c42ae5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c42ae5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Modernise the space by replacing<\/strong> the bathtub with an extra-flat shower tray. You can also opt for large-format, light-coloured tiles and wall-hung sanitaryware. These elements are essential to make cleaning easier and enhance the sense of spaciousness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d343b50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d343b50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Flooring and wall upgrades<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eeea7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0eeea7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can smooth the walls and paint them in neutral tones, and use laminate flooring or microcement to unify spaces and create visual continuity. If you are looking for excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, install windows with Thermal Break (RPT).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d25d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d25d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Optimising small spaces<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b196a28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b196a28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The key is to <strong>create the illusion of greater space<\/strong>. To achieve this, rely on custom-made vertical storage that reaches the ceiling and on multifunctional furniture. Combined with suitable lighting and strategically placed mirrors, this will add visual depth to any room.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-372edb9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"372edb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67ed740c e-con-full home_hub e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"67ed740c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1978f02f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1978f02f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59e20cad elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59e20cad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Real estate procedures management in Barcelona<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f161d38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f161d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\">At Loca Barcelona we offer the processing, management and obtaining of various procedures related to your real estate property.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53b2d253 e-con-full rh_loca_header_box rh_var_container rh_form_fat e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"53b2d253\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-852a68e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-loca-image-box\" data-id=\"852a68e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"loca-image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-wrapper\"><h3 class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-title elementor-loca-image-box-bg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/certifications\/certificate-of-occupancy\/\">certificate of occupancy<\/a><\/h3><figure class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/certifications\/certificate-of-occupancy\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cedula-habitabilidad-01-488x326.webp\" class=\"elementor-animation-grow attachment-property-thumb-image size-property-thumb-image wp-image-865575\" alt=\"c\u00e9dula de habitabilidad\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cedula-habitabilidad-01-488x326.webp 488w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cedula-habitabilidad-01-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cedula-habitabilidad-01-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cedula-habitabilidad-01-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cedula-habitabilidad-01-1170x780.webp 1170w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cedula-habitabilidad-01-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cedula-habitabilidad-01.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-content elementor-loca-image-box-bg\"><p class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-description\">This document is necessary to rent or sell your home, register for utilities such as water, electricity or gas, or apply for a mortgage.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/certifications\/certificate-of-occupancy\/\" class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-link\"><i class=\"icon-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-346fc6a2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-loca-image-box\" data-id=\"346fc6a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"loca-image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-wrapper\"><h3 class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-title elementor-loca-image-box-bg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/certifications\/digital-single-window\/\">Digital single window<\/a><\/h3><figure class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/certifications\/digital-single-window\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c-1200x800-s3-488x326.jpg\" class=\"elementor-animation-grow attachment-property-thumb-image size-property-thumb-image wp-image-845498\" alt=\"Registro y Tramitaci\u00f3n en la Ventanilla \u00danica Digital\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-content elementor-loca-image-box-bg\"><p class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-description\">The digital single window centralises the registration of short-term rental properties.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/certifications\/digital-single-window\/\" class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-link\"><i class=\"icon-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56bb1bb8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-loca-image-box\" data-id=\"56bb1bb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"loca-image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-wrapper\"><h3 class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-title elementor-loca-image-box-bg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/certifications\/energy-efficiency\/\">Energy efficiency certificate<\/a><\/h3><figure class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/certifications\/energy-efficiency\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/certificado-eficiencia-energetica-01-488x326.webp\" class=\"elementor-animation-grow attachment-property-thumb-image size-property-thumb-image wp-image-866188\" alt=\"Certificado de Eficiencia Energ\u00e9tica en Barcelona\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/certificado-eficiencia-energetica-01-488x326.webp 488w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/certificado-eficiencia-energetica-01-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/certificado-eficiencia-energetica-01-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/certificado-eficiencia-energetica-01-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/certificado-eficiencia-energetica-01-1170x780.webp 1170w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/certificado-eficiencia-energetica-01-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/certificado-eficiencia-energetica-01.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-content elementor-loca-image-box-bg\"><p class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-description\">This certificate contains information on the energy characteristics of the property, mainly CO2 and energy consumption.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/certifications\/energy-efficiency\/\" class=\"elementor-loca-image-box-link\"><i class=\"icon-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-425d6ac8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"425d6ac8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16f0187 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16f0187\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to plan a successful renovation?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-324a128 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"324a128\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Successful renovation of flats<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/property-status\/long-term-rental\/\">apartments in Barcelona<\/a> is only possible through detailed planning. This is the foundation for ensuring high-quality project execution, securing an optimal Return on Investment and maintaining full control over expenditure.<\/p><p>The strategy to be implemented is based on <strong>complying with local regulations<\/strong>, managing costs effectively and defining the level of quality you want to achieve in the refurbished property.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3d3c77 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f3d3c77\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdf7733 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fdf7733\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522bf6a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"522bf6a1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16247b62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16247b62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Defining budget and priorities<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc96629 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cc96629\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To define the budget, it is necessary to estimate the cost of renovating the flat or apartment. The simplest way is to break down the cost of materials, <strong>labour and indirect costs related to the project<\/strong>, such as technical and management fees, taxes, municipal charges, building permits and a contingency reserve.<\/p><p>Any realistic budget that aims to avoid work stoppages should include a contingency fund of between <strong>10% and 20% of the total cost<\/strong> of the renovation to cover unforeseen events. In addition, focus on prioritising safety by renewing obsolete electrical and plumbing installations, and then on maximising Return on Investment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10bded1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10bded1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3fc349 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3fc349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23a6e2d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23a6e2d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d887b1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d887b1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Selecting materials and finishes<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52e21d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52e21d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To ensure durability, <strong>select high-quality materials<\/strong>. For example, for insulation, invest in windows with a Thermal Break (RPT).<\/p><p>For finishes, choose neutral tones and large-format porcelain or microcement flooring, which will help you make the most of natural and artificial light.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e62614 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66e62614\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4675e75d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4675e75d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-532b5f4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"532b5f4b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eeefb4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4eeefb4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hiring trusted professionals in Barcelona\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-946b9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"946b9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Avoid being swayed solely by low prices and think long term. <strong>Hiring reliable professionals in Barcelona is essential<\/strong>. Request at least three detailed and itemised quotations from leading experts in your area.<\/p><p>Also check that they have valid liability insurance and formalise the scope of the project through a contract with appropriate guarantees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e03e917 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e03e917\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-789fcd50 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"789fcd50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f24443 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31f24443\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a7617a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39a7617a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Permits and local regulations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-734e9ae2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"734e9ae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Obtaining work permits for <strong>flat and apartment renovations in Barcelona<\/strong> is mandatory and must be done through Barcelona City Council. The type of permit required depends on the scope of the work:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Assabentat or prior notification<\/strong>: Required for simple finishes, such as changing flooring, tiling that does not affect the layout or painting. This is a free, informative procedure that can be completed online without the need for a technical specialist.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Minor Works Permit<\/strong>: Required when changing installations or the layout, such as major bathroom and kitchen renovations or moving non-structural partition walls. It requires the involvement of a qualified technician and payment of municipal fees, which are usually around 3.35% of the construction budget (PEM).<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Major Works Licence<\/strong>: Required for full refurbishments or any work involving changes to the fa\u00e7ade or structure of the building. This also requires a Technical Project approved and signed by a certified professional.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bab098 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8bab098\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dd333b elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dd333b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips to save time and money on your renovation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c906cd4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c906cd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>most effective way to achieve real savings<\/strong> when renovating a flat or apartment is to implement strategic planning. This should go hand in hand with identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and transparency when hiring professionals and services, ensuring a solid <strong>Return on Investment (ROI)<\/strong>.<\/p><p>With this in mind, here are some key steps to follow if you want to secure a good ROI.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75f0829 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75f0829\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac03e7e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ac03e7e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0adb0e2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0adb0e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb3222d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb3222d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b802d64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b802d64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comparing quotes from several companies<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18849a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18849a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Request at least three quotes<\/strong> so you can compare and reduce costs. Make sure each quote includes a detailed breakdown of every task, and ask suppliers to specify clearly the cost of materials and labour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f74d9b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f74d9b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10193d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10193d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Renovating in phases<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be182be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be182be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Phased renovation is an <strong>excellent way to spread both time and costs<\/strong>, or to move forward gradually if the property is occupied. A logical order would be to prioritise electrical and plumbing installations first, followed by the kitchen, bathroom and, finally, all finishes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2ad72 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d2ad72\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dee9dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dee9dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Using renovations to improve energy efficiency<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3df0abd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3df0abd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Investing in energy efficiency means saving on future energy bills. Replacing your windows with models that incorporate Thermal Break technology is essential, as up to 30% of total energy consumption can be lost due to poor insulation.<\/p><p><strong>Remember you can also apply for public grants<\/strong> to support these improvements, such as the programmes funded by NextGenerationEU that promote energy-efficient refurbishment of residential properties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de8093d elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"de8093d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"#contacto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apartment Renovation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13fdb25 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13fdb25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f80f1 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8f80f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trends in flat and apartment renovations<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0e8568 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0e8568\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Current interior design focuses on maximising space, wellbeing and functionality. As a result, trends in Barcelona now revolve around creating property assets that ensure proven revaluation while delivering the highest possible quality of life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea86b2e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea86b2e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91ebc74 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91ebc74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd20422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd20422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Modern and minimalist styles<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f920b55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f920b55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>leading trend combines an organic style<\/strong> with warm minimalism. This is achieved by using raw materials such as natural wood, neutral colours like earth tones and beige, and linen textiles to create a serene, beautifully simple atmosphere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5cf27d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5cf27d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Open-plan kitchens and functional bathrooms<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cba0971 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cba0971\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Open-plan kitchens connected to the living area<\/strong> are very much in demand, as they create a sense of spaciousness and optimise natural light in urban flats. It is also important to invest in quiet extractor hoods and good-quality appliances for greater comfort.<\/p><p>In bathrooms, wall-hung sanitaryware and functional furniture are advisable to make <strong>cleaning easier and improve practicality<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28f24dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28f24dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Durable, low-maintenance materials<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd7d564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd7d564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Large-format porcelain tiles are strongly recommended<\/strong> for flooring thanks to their minimal joints and high resistance, making them an excellent long-term investment. Microcement also delivers a continuous, modern finish that works particularly well in kitchens and bathrooms.<\/p><p>For exterior joinery, high-performance windows with Thermal Break are essential to guarantee good thermal and acoustic insulation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e681e7 elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8e681e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"#contacto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">We help you with your renovation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0e482e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e0e482e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452a69d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"452a69d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b3eb8 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50b3eb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take the next step to renovate your apartment in Barcelona<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772c977 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"772c977\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is <strong>no doubt that it is possible to maximise<\/strong> returns by transforming a property with multiple deficiencies into a functional, modern home. Put everything shared here into practice and you will be able to secure a high Return on Investment (ROI).<\/p><p>Take the next step with your flat and apartment renovations in Barcelona. This is one of the most strategic and profitable decisions you can make if you want to increase the value of your property portfolio.<\/p><p><strong>Remember that you can count on Loca Barcelona<\/strong> to help you capitalise on your investment as soon as possible. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/\">Loca Barcelona<\/a> is ready to design the most effective premium rental management or post-renovation sales strategy for your property. Contact us and make the most of what can be achieved with your home!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-368096f3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"368096f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df1afd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df1afd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs: flat and apartment renovations<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cddac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"7cddac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1301\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1301\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does a full renovation of a flat in Barcelona usually take?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1301\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1301\"><p>The duration of a full renovation varies significantly depending on the size of the property and the complexity of the work. In most cases, these <strong>projects take between 3 and 6 months to complete<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Partial renovations focused on the bathroom or kitchen are usually quicker. Their approximate duration ranges from 2 to 8 weeks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1302\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1302\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is a permit required to renovate a flat in Barcelona?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1302\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1302\"><p>The answer is a definite yes. <strong>Submitting notifications and obtaining permits from the local authorities is mandatory<\/strong> for almost any work that qualifies as a renovation. These procedures are handled through Barcelona City Council, and failing to comply can entail a high risk of fines or even work stoppages.<\/p><p>In summary, keep the following in mind:<\/p><ul><li>Simple finishing works such as changing flooring, painting or tiling that do not alter the layout require an <strong>Assabentat<\/strong> (prior notification). This is a free, informative procedure that does not require a technician and can be completed online.<\/li><li>Works that involve changes to installations or layout, such as major bathroom and kitchen refurbishments or moving non-structural partition walls, require a <strong>Minor Works Permit<\/strong> (Comunicado de Obra Menor). This requires a qualified technician and payment of municipal fees, which are usually around 3.35% of the construction budget (PEM).<\/li><li>Full refurbishments and any changes to the fa\u00e7ade or structure require a <strong>Major Works Licence<\/strong> (Licencia de Obra Mayor) and a Technical Project approved and signed by a certified professional.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1303\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1303\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I renovate my flat in phases to save money?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1303\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1303\"><p>Renovating your flat in phases is perfectly possible and is, in fact, a highly effective logistical and financial strategy for spreading costs. 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Some of the upgrades that add the most value include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Bathroom and kitchen<\/strong>: Renovating these spaces offers the best return in terms of quick payback, with potential increases in sale price of around 5% to 10%.<\/li><li><strong>Energy efficiency<\/strong>: Investing in thermal and acoustic insulation is crucial for long-term savings. For example, windows with Thermal Break technology are ideal for reducing heat loss, and replacing traditional lighting with LED systems can cut electricity consumption by up to 80%.<\/li><li><strong>Layout and finishes<\/strong>: Open-plan layouts (open concept) increase the sense of space and natural light. Continuous flooring and neutral wall colours also contribute significantly to the property\u2019s revaluation.<\/li><li><strong>Furnishing<\/strong>: While not strictly a renovation, home staging or strategic interior design based on property marketing techniques can raise the perceived value of a home. 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