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Happy Expat homes

Boutique real estate for Expats
Sitges • Olivella • S.P. de Ribes
Buying & selling homes made simple
Local. Honest. Stop searching. Start living.

01/06/2026

Signed. Smiled. Celebrated. ✍️🥂
Piso Lydia officially has new owners - and one more happy handover completed.

29/05/2026

Off market… and exactly the kind of villa where “just one drink” turns into friends staying until midnight. 🌅🍷

Pool, views, privacy and dangerously comfortable indoor-outdoor living.

Comment “price” and we’ll send you the details privately. 👀

27/05/2026

Where Life Meets Retreat Lifestyle 🌿☀️

Bright Nordic-Mediterranean living in the Sitges Hills - Mas Milà, Olivella. A home designed for slow mornings, sunny terraces, pool days and easy family living surrounded by nature. Step out of the house and start running, biking or walking in the Garraf park.

Mountain views, a turquoise pool, beautiful outdoor spaces and a calm atmosphere create the perfect balance between retreat lifestyle and working from home.

📍 Olivella - Mas Milà
🌿 Garraf Natural Park
🏫 Schools & childcare nearby
☕ Shops & restaurants nearby
🏖️ Minutes from Sitges

Highlights:
✨ Retreat Lifestyle
✨ Nature & Convenience

Interested in a viewing? Send us a DM.

25/05/2026

To all out there who trusted us to be part of their journey, shared their stories, and are now our friends and neighbours: Thank you. You are the reason we do what we love every single day.

Big hugs,
Tania, Marion & Rossana

23/05/2026

Another happy signing day. 🤍

Today, we, Marion & Tania had the pleasure of accompanying both buyer and seller to the notary - one chapter closing, another one beginning.

There’s always something special about these moments. The excitement, the smiles, the key handover… and that little pause afterwards when it finally sinks in: it’s official. This time the buyer paid only 5% tax (instead of 10%) because she is under 35 years old. A great opportunity for young people to obtain their own home. Bravo!

And because no Happy Expat signing day is complete without a local touch, we gifted our delicious Escumes and a bottle of traditional Malvasia de Sitges 🍾🍇 - two small pieces of Sitges we love sharing with our clients.

Marco y Sara, thank you for the trust - and for letting us be part of such an important day.

Happy buyer.
Happy seller.
Happy agents.

19/05/2026

Sunlight, open spaces and outdoor living made for long Mediterranean days. ☀️🌿

In this bright villa in Olivella, every corner feels connected to nature - from the spacious terraces and pool area to the cosy living spaces filled with natural light. A home designed for slow mornings, family dinners outside and relaxed evenings under the stars.

Tania takes you inside Casa Kathi - a property where comfort, privacy and Mediterranean lifestyle come together effortlessly.

📍Olivella - surrounded by nature, just a short drive from Sitges
🏡 4 bedrooms | Pool | Garden | Multiple outdoor living areas
🌞 Solar panels, panoramic green views & endless natural light

This is not just a house tour. It’s a glimpse into the lifestyle so many people move here for. 🤍

17/05/2026

Some weekends remind you how beautiful Catalonia really is. 🤍

This weekend, my boyfriend and I visited Gorgs de la Febró in the Prades Mountains near Tarragona - and honestly, it felt like discovering a hidden world.

Crystal clear natural pools, little waterfalls, huge rock formations and forest paths surrounded by complete silence. The area is famous for its “gorgs”, natural pools created over centuries by water flowing through the limestone rocks of the mountains. Some parts almost look unreal in person.

What I loved most is that it still feels very untouched and wild compared to many other places in Catalonia. You hike through forests and suddenly arrive at turquoise water hidden between the rocks. Perfect for a refreshing swim in summer or simply disconnecting from everyday life.

If you go, wear good shoes because some paths are rocky and not always easy. And definitely bring water and take your time - this is one of those places that should be enjoyed slowly.

Living in Spain is not only about beaches and sunshine. Sometimes the most beautiful places are hidden deep in nature, just waiting to be explored. 🌿

Maybe this is your next weekend escape. ✨

📍Gorgs de la Febró, Tarragona
Just around 1.5 hours from Sitges

Love,
Tania 🤍

13/05/2026

High above the rooftops of Sitges, Duplex Luna captures everything people fall in love with here - sunlight, terraces, open skies and Mediterranean views.

This bright duplex apartment offers a rare lifestyle feeling: outdoor living, privacy and space, just minutes from the centre and the sea. From slow mornings on the terrace to golden sunsets above Sitges, every corner of this home is designed around light and relaxed living.

A property that feels like summer all year round. ☀️

12/05/2026

The purchase price is only part of the story 👀

One of the most common questions we get from foreign buyers is:

“How much extra should I budget when buying property in Catalonia?”

As a general rule, buyers should calculate around 12–13% on top of the purchase price to cover additional costs such as:

• Property transfer tax (ITP)
• Notary fees
• Land registry fees
• Legal or administrative costs
• Mortgage-related costs (if applicable)

Many buyers are surprised by these costs simply because nobody explained them clearly beforehand.

At Happy Expat, transparency is a big part of how we work. We prefer our clients to feel informed from day one - no hidden surprises, no confusing last-minute stress.

Because buying property abroad already feels like a big step. The process itself shouldn’t feel overwhelming. 🤍

Save this post if Spain is on your future plans 🇪🇸

10/05/2026

At Happy Expat, we’ve always believed that buying a home should feel personal from the very first moment. Not cold. Not transactional. But warm, human and full of meaning.

That’s why we love surprising our buyers with little pieces of Sitges and the Garraf. Things created by local people, with real passion behind them. Because when you move somewhere new, it’s often these small gestures that make you feel: “I’m home.”

We love Escumes de Sitges not only because their little cookies are absolutely delicious, but because we truly love the people and the story behind them. A local company creating something with care, heart and so much love for this place.

And honestly, these treats are not only for newcomers. If you’re in Sitges, go have a look at their Instagram, discover their story and try them yourself:

Sitges is full of people creating beautiful things passionately and with soul. Being able to share a tiny part of that with our clients at the beginning of their new chapter feels incredibly special to us.

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Sitges

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+34660252739

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