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Maria and Deborah
Maria and Deborah bring over 20 years of expertise in the Spanish rental market, combined with rich personal experiences of living abroad in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. As dual nationals, they possess an in-depth understanding of the local market and a keen awareness of the unique needs of expats. Their personalized approach ensures you find the perfect rental home.
Ready To Start?
Find your home with expert help from Maria and Deborah.
Location:
- Barcelona City and Surrounds
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- Casteldefells
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- Gava
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- Sitges
Languages Spoken:
- English
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- French
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- Italian
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- Spanish
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- Turkish
Why do we recommend Maria and Deborah?
Expert Rental Guidance Backed by 20+ Years of Market Insight and International Perspective.
With over 20 years in the Spanish rental market, Maria and Deborah bring seasoned expertise and insight that few can match.
Equipped Spanish, English, French, Italian, and Turkish, they are exceptionally able to support international clients with clear, accessible communication.
Having lived across Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, they understand the unique needs of foreign renters and tailor their support accordingly.
Their cross-cultural perspective and dual nationality enhance their ability to bridge the gap between local property owners and international renters, ensuring a smoother, more empathetic rental experience.
“We had the luxury of being in country and met personally with Maria and Deborah. Both were enthused for us but also realistic and logical, which we really appreciated. We are thrilled at the prospect of now making Sitges our home. We’ll be sure to reach out soon as we are “home” so we can share a celebratory cocktail or two“
– Diana C
Your Home Search Options in Barcelona
We recommend starting with the 1-hour planning consult. It is fully refundable against the other services
Barcelona 1 Hour Rental Consultation – €110
This 60-minute consultation is designed to give you a clear, realistic understanding of how renting works in Barcelona, and to help you assess your readiness for the local rental market.
During the call, we will typically cover:
🔹 Your personal situation, timeline, budget, and constraints
🔹 How the local rental market functions in practice (not theory)
🔹 Types of rental properties and contract options, with pros and cons
🔹 Financial requirements, including deposits, guarantees, upfront payments, and common costs
🔹 What landlords and agents usually expect from tenants
🔹 Current market conditions and pricing realities
🔹 Common surprises and pitfalls, and how to avoid them
🔹 An overview of next steps and which services (if any) make sense for you
📍 Where helpful, the discussion may include high-level context on locations or price differences to support realistic expectations.
🧭 The consultation is also an opportunity for you to get to know your advisors Maria and Deborah, ask questions, and decide whether you’d like support with a tour or a full rental search, where lifestyle analysis and location matching are carried out in detail.
Outcome:
Clarity on where to focus, realistic expectations, and a confident plan.
The €110 fee is fully refundable if you go on to book either a tour or the full rental search service.
Half-Day Area Discovery Tour
(3 Hours)- €350
A custom-built, private, half-day tour designed to help you experience and compare the areas that best match your lifestyle, with a local experts Maria and Deborah leading the way.
What’s included:
📍 Pre-Tour Planning
Ahead of the tour, we carry out a planning session to confirm your priorities, shortlist the most relevant areas, and design a personalised route that makes the best use of your time.
🏙️ Private Guided Area Exploration
You’ll be guided through carefully selected neighbourhoods chosen specifically for you. You’ll experience the character of each area, see key amenities and services, and receive honest, practical insight tailored to your situation.
🧭 Context & Decision Support
Throughout the tour, you’ll gain clarity on trade-offs between areas, local dynamics, and what day-to-day living is really like, helping you narrow your focus and decide on your next steps with confidence.
Outcome:
A clear sense of which areas feel right, which don’t, and a strong foundation for your next decision, whether that’s a full rental search or deeper exploration.
Full Day Regional Exploration Tour
(6 Hours) – €700
A custom-built, private, full-day tour designed for clients who want to explore multiple areas in depth, or look beyond the city itself before deciding where to live.
What’s included:
📍 Pre-Tour Planning
Ahead of the tour, we carry out a planning session to confirm your priorities, shortlist the most relevant areas, and design a personalised route that makes the best use of your time.
🏙️ Private, In-Depth Area Exploration
You’ll be guided through a wider range of neighbourhoods, towns, or surrounding areas, experiencing differences in pace, layout, transport, and day-to-day living. Maria and Deborah will provide candid, practical insight throughout,.
🧭 Context, Trade-Offs & Decision Support
Throughout the day, you’ll gain a realistic understanding of distances, commute times, lifestyle trade-offs, and what living in each area would actually feel like — helping you move from possibilities to clear preferences.
Outcome:
Clarity on where you want to focus, confidence in your shortlist, and a strong foundation for moving forward with either a full rental search or a more targeted follow-up.
Barcelona End-to-End Rental Search Service – €1450
A fully supported, end-to-end service designed to take the stress and uncertainty out of finding and securing a long-term rental in Barcelona, combining public listings with off-market opportunities.
What’s included:
📍 Lifestyle & Location Assessment
Maria and Deborah start by understanding your lifestyle, priorities, budget, timing, and non-negotiables to identify the areas and housing options that realistically fit your situation.
🏙️ Targeted Area & Property Search
You’ll receive expert guidance on suitable neighbourhoods, along with a tailored selection of 6–8 carefully chosen properties that align with your criteria.
📆 Viewing Coordination & Support
Viewings are arranged on your behalf, with Maria and Deborah attending with you in person or viewing properties and guiding you via video if you’re not yet in Spain.
🤝 Negotiation & Contract Support
Once you’ve identified a property, you’ll receive support through negotiations and a review of the rental agreement to ensure terms are fair, clear, and compliant before you sign.
🛠️ Move-In & Set-Up Support
You’ll receive support with the practical steps needed to move in, including set-up of water, electricity and gas where required, along with recommendations for trusted local providers if needed.
Outcome:
A secured home in Barcelona, with expert support from search through to settling in.
