Incoming overseas students are advised to be wary of bogus real estate agents and the black market in general, paying particular attention to any companies which advertise incredible prices or charge the customer for information or reservations: normally they do not comply with the industry regulations.
Reliable information on flats, halls of residences and other types of accommodation can be found at, among other places, the Students Services of the UIC and the Barcelona Housing Service for Students del Barcelona Centre Universitari.
The UIC does not make reservations on behalf of students, but instead provides them with a range of resources to help them in their search for accommodation. Anyone encountering serious and persistent problems in their search for accommodation should contact the Department of International Relations at the University.