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Barcelona Targets Late-September Handover for 17 Raval Public Flats

The case shows how a missing utility sign-off can freeze a finished building.

Overview

  • The city housing agency told the selected tenants the homes could be ready in late September if outside works stay on schedule.
  • The block cannot open because the elevator lacks stable power, which the city links to an old network setup with too little capacity.
  • Endesa says it cannot connect the building until the city completes the needed infrastructure, hands over the works, and files all required documents.
  • The city bought the property in 2017, launched a €2.78 million rehab in 2022, and assigned the 17 under‑35 flats by lottery on October 3, 2025.
  • Several tenants say they prepared for a January move-in and now face extra rent, storage, or couch-surfing as dates shift and costs add up.