Barcelona Property Management & Holiday Rentals

Managing a tourist apartment in Barcelona needn’t be complicated.

Welcome to Barcelona - the glorious capital of Catalonia and one of the most popular city destinations in Europe!

Post-pandemic, the tourists are well and truly flocking back; enjoying the city’s famous cuisine, seeing stunning Gaudí architecture and living it up on lively city beaches.

In truth, there is no other major European city where you can start the day viewing UNESCO-listed sites and end it with a sundowner cocktail on a boat in the Mediterranean.

The Tourist Rental Scene in Barcelona

Barcelona was an early adopter of the Airbnb phenomenon. But the sheer number of visitors to the city (in part bolstered by cruise ships docking in Barcelona port) and lack of housing available to locals, has been a cause for concern.

In an attempt to regulate tourist apartments in Barcelona, the local government has devised a set of rules and licences which are strictly enforced. Getting your head around them is challenging. Making sure your apartment stands out and remains consistently profitable and sustainable in such a dynamic holiday rental market can be time-consuming.

Rented by us - Rural house with private pool in Avinyonet del Penedes

Iberian Escapes Tourist Apartment Management Services

Whether you own a moderista apartment in the centre of Barcelona, a bolthole by Barceloneta beach, or a luxury villa with a pool on the outskirts of town, Iberian Escapes will not only navigate all the paperwork and by-laws necessary to successfully rent out your property, but look after your precious asset like it was one of their own.

We can expertly manage your Barcelona rental property by offering the following services:

• Check-ins and outs. Whatever time of the day or night your guests arrive at your Barcelona tourist property, we will give them a Spanish warm welcome and make sure everything is just how it should be. On the day they leave, we will also check the property for any damages and get it ready for the next guests in record time.
• Chef at home. As wonderful as Barcelona’s restaurants are, we have detected a rise in demand for at-home catering, due to special dietary requirements or special events your guests are celebrating. We can organise private catering in their Barcelona villa or apartment, from intimate dinners to large banquets and precooked weekly menus.
• Emergency assistance. Give your guests peace of mind by knowing they can call on us for lost keys, medical assistance and any other urgency.
• Legislation advice. We work with the best lawyers and gestors who can advise you on how to rent our Barcelona tourist property legally and what taxes you need to pay.
• Interior design services. Barcelona is a design city - and premium guests expect an elevated level of interior design, functionality and personality. We partner with the top decorators and builders in the city, who can transform your investment property into a dream holiday home.
• Cleaning and utilities. We work with expert cleaning crews who will make every last detail in your apartment feel new again after every single occupancy. We also manage the readings and inspections of your gas, water and electricity supplies.

Want to know more? Contact Iberian Escapes for a free quote!

Why you should choose Iberian Escapes in Barcelona

Based in Portugal but with an extensive network that spans the entire Iberian peninsula including major destinations such as Lisbon, Madrid and Malaga, we are an inbound travel agency that has been creating memorable experiences and managing rental properties for over two decades.

Unlike other rental property managers in Spain, we don’t ask for exclusivity or even a fixed-term contract.

Instead, we work on a commission-based fee on bookings your apartment receives through us.

Why a commission-based fee?

Because we believe in transparency, flexibility and an easier way to calculate profits.

By knowing exactly how much you will need to pay for the management of each and every occupancy, you can make more accurate projections for your rental business, plan ahead for expenditures such as renovations and major maintenance, and put aside money for taxes that will need to be paid.

We offer crystal-clear accounting

When you trust the management of your Barcelona rental property to Iberian Escapes, you will receive a monthly statement that clearly lists all the in-goings and the commission-based management fee.

Although small repairs we can generally do ourselves, any extra costs - such as breakages and replacements - will be clearly stated.

For these types of jobs, we have a trusted group of tradespeople, from plumbers to carpenters and all types of technicians, who provide top-quality work at honest, local prices. No surprises. No ‘hidden’ extras.

Contact Iberian Escapes today to discuss your rental property needs!

Booking management only for your Barcelona rental property

Many tourist property owners in Barcelona live in the city. And who can blame them? With its fantastic weather and superb lifestyle, Barcelona is a magnet for ex-pats and digital nomads.

If this applies to you, and you prefer to manage your Barcelona tourist apartment yourself, we can also offer a service of booking management only.

In a rental market as crowded and competitive as Barcelona’s, we make sure your property stands out on all the top platforms such as Booking and Airbnb.

We align all calendars. work with you to finesse pricing according to seasons, special festivals and other factors, and highlight your Barcelona holiday apartment with a professional eye over existing content.

And of course, we make sure the right screening processes are in place for bookings, and answers all queries in a timely, friendly and knowledgeable matter.

Like our full Property Management Service, we charge a commission only for managing your property online.

So why not contact us for a quote?

What people are saying about Iberian Escapes

Marty, visitor to Portugal:

*****

"Karina and Iberian Escapes helped us plan 30 days in Spain and Portugal. It was the best decision we could have made".

Dana, property owner, Lagos, Portugal:

*****

"We live in a different country and we needed someone trustworthy and competent. We very much appreciate the honesty, integrity, accurate accounting, and timely communication to us AND our guests no matter the situation".