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Housing Glossary

You will find information here on all topics relating to housing in Barcelona

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Accrued interest

The interest applied as a penalisation when the debtor does not comply with repayment obligations. The amount must be established in the contract.

Active supermortgage

This allows the client to choose their loan's benchmark index (MIBOR at three months, six months or a year) so that payment can benefit from lower interest rates sooner.

Adaptable instalment

Characteristic of UCI superloans that allow the borrower to not pay one instalment a year for the first three years if there are problems due to holidays, extraordinary expenses, etc.

Advanced cancellation fee

A commission arising from the financial risk involved in the advanced cancellation of an operation. The applied commission compensates the financial institution for its financial losses.

AEDE

Direct state aid for paying the deposit on a property.

Affordable housing

Group of social housing or dwellings from social renovation projects that are sold or rented at below-market prices.

Affordable rent

The cost of renting these dwellings is below market prices after being included in operations concerning the rented flat pool, social renovation or social housing promotions.

Amortisation

Payment made to repay a loan.

Amortisation period

The duration of the loan. The contract establishes the date of the first and last payments. The longer the period, the lower the payments are, but the higher the interest. You therefore pay more in the end. The monthly instalment should not exceed 35% of your net income.

API

Estate agent. A qualified professional who acts as an intermediary between the two interested parties to facilitate the signing of a real estate contract, which can be a rental agreement, a sales agreement or another similar contract. They usually charge a percentage of the sales price as compensation or commission.

Applicant

A citizen who makes a registration application to the Barcelona Social Housing Applicants Registry, and who represents the other members of the dwelling unit included in the application.

APR

Annual Equivalent Rate. Effective annual cost of the mortgage in terms of interest, commissions and the repayment period. To compare loans, it is not enough to just look at the lowest APR, you also have to compare the conditions, the repayment period and the distribution of instalment payments.

Arbitri municipal de plusvàlua

Former denomination of the capital gains tax on landed property.

Assessment

The value of a dwelling certified by a specialised assessment company, in accordance with the mortgage market law. This certificate not only indicates the real value of the property, it also serves as a reference for obtaining the necessary financing.

Authorisation

Document in which the owner authorises the tenant to carry out building work in the dwelling's interior.

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Housing offices only offer face-to-face assistance by prior appointment, so check out the “Housing calls you” service here to receive the most appropriate personalised assistance. If you also need assistance in energy rights, book an appointment with an energy-advice point (PAE) by clicking here. On the other hand, if you reside in an IMHAB public dwelling you can consult our contact, management and processing channels here.​

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La primera tinenta d’alcaldia, Laia Bonet, i el coordinador del projecte WikiHousing, David Juárez, signen el conveni de col·laboració
14/10/2024 - 15:28

Agreement with WikiHousing to drive sustainable and affordable homes for young people

Housing. A block of four homes will be built in the neighbourhood of Poble-sec, with social rents.

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14/10/2024 - 12:01

The renovation of a building in the Barceloneta to create 18 units of affordable housing is underway

Housing. The ‘Llar Barceloneta’ project, promoted by Fundació SALAS and Fundació Hàbitat 3, will renovate the building at 44 Joan de...

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Aerial view of Ronda de la Universitat and Plaça de Catalunya. Author: Martí Petit
07/10/2024 - 13:54

World Habitat Day 2024 focuses on engaging young people in sustainable urbanisation

Housing. World Habitat Day is celebrated every year on the first Monday in October. This year, the focus was on the relationship...

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Visita a la nova promoció d'habitatge públic del carrer de Binèfar. Diverses persones recorren el passadís i les escales d'una de les plantes.
05/10/2024 - 13:20

New development of 24 homes with affordable rents for young people in Sant Martí

Housing. Located at C/ Binèfar, 22, the block was built using industrialised construction techniques.

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27/09/2024 - 16:07

Barcelona City Council hands over keys to Emergency Board flats to seven families

Housing. Municipal Institute of Housing and Renovation of Barcelona has handed over apartments from the Social Rental Fund to...

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26/09/2024 - 17:08

First meeting of the Barcelona Social Housing Council’s Promotions Tracking Working Group

Housing. It is made up of almost thirty members, and at this first meeting the completed social housing developments and those under...

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17/09/2024 - 13:53

Call for applications for grants to allocate private housing to families in a housing emergency situation is now open

Housing. Housing organisations have until 30 September to submit their applications. The Barcelona Housing Consortium will allocate...

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10/09/2024 - 09:39

Construction begins on three cohousing developments in Poblenou and La Bordeta

Housing. The cooperatives Abril Poblenou, Sotrac and Empriu are going to build 96 housing units under a use-rights model on three...

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03/09/2024 - 14:52

Four industrialised housing blocks completed in Sant Martí

Housing. The 151 officially protected flats will mostly be rental homes.

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29/08/2024 - 09:25

Barcelona City Council Promotes Collaborative Housing in Europe with the NETCO Project

Habitatge. The main objective of this first phase of the project has been to promote the exchange of collaborative housing models at...

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