We’re pleased to share that brainsre.news interviewed Lluís Barrera, Managing Partner at BARNES Maresme, to discuss why Catalonia’s luxury residential market has become a safe-haven asset for global investors.
In the conversation, Barrera sets the context: geopolitical uncertainty and macro volatility are strengthening Catalonia’s appeal — with Barcelona and the Maresme at the forefront — as a solid market to preserve capital long term.
The buyer profile has shifted. International clients are now more sophisticated and wealth-preserving, prioritising quality of life and legal certainty over immediate yield. Many deals close without financing, a clear sign of confidence and liquidity.
The Maresme stands out as a strategic choice: a balance of sea and nature with proximity to Barcelona. Barrera highlights the international school ecosystem, remote-work readiness and access to Barcelona Airport, all key to family and executive relocations.
On product, demand centres on modern single-family villas, either new-build or refurbished with efficiency and smart-home features. The resale market performs well when the asset is prime-located and updated; longer marketing times cluster in the ultra-prime tier or in mispriced assets.
On pricing, he sees no bubble: increases stem from solid fundamentals — structural supply shortage, diverse international demand and a high share of all-cash purchases — rather than speculative credit cycles.
The challenge is to pair growth with sustainable planning, preserving Mediterranean identity while promoting efficient new-build and quality refurbishments to modernise the stock and sustain local cohesion.
If you’re considering houses for sale in the Maresme, Barcelona luxury property or new-build on the Catalan coast, BARNES Maresme supports you with on/off-market search, due diligence and international go-to-market.
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