YOUR RELOCATION EXPERT IN BARCELONA
About Us
BCN Life is the relocation expert in Barcelona for English speaking expats relocating to Barcelona, especially for individuals, families, employees and LGBTQ expats who prefer to move to Barcelona with a smooth transition.
BCN Life is a boutique native English speaking relocation services Barcelona agency that not only helps you move to Barcelona stress-free but also helps you get off to your best start and find happiness when moving to Barcelona.
BCN Life was founded by American expats in Barcelona, husband and wife management executives Akida Mashaka and Lia Morse Mashaka who moved to Barcelona from Los Angeles, California with their two children in 2017.
BCN Life was created by Akida and Lia after experiencing for themselves and hearing over and over so many complaints from people having an inability to find acceptable housing, getting visa approval, buying property, having a hard time adjusting, difficulties of school choices, administrative and legal paperwork problems, bureaucracy headaches, slow customer service, lack of assistance in English, scams, and the list goes on and on.
BCN Life was created to eliminate and solve all of these issues for you so that you can create your best new life in Barcelona.
BCN Life is amazed at how many people fail when moving to Barcelona because they make mistakes that didn't need to happen and it's a shame because Barcelona can be the best place to live in the world when you move to Barcelona the right way.
BCN Life works with expats who want to move the Barcelona the right way. If you do too, please Contact Us so we can help you create your best new life living in the best city in the world.
OUR MISSION
To give you the best start to create your perfect new life when moving to Barcelona.
management team
LIA
AKIDA
AKIDA
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Lia Morse Mashaka has a background in advertising and marketing as she served as a senior account executive for a prestigious advertising agency based in Los Angeles. Lia managed the execution of multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns for clients including FORD Motor Company and Nestlé to name a few.
Lia provides personalized flat hunting and interior design services, making sure that everything is going smoothly and clients needs are surpassed. During the summer, her favorite time of year, Lia enjoys family trips to Costa Brava and is continually searching for the ultimate cove for maximizing relaxation.
AKIDA
AKIDA
AKIDA
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Akida Mashaka is a Harvard Law School attorney who specializes in the visa process to live in Spain and expat housing. Akida is a real estate investor and entrepreneur who founded and served as CEO of hospitality companies in the United States.
Akida makes sure that all of our clients are getting the best deals possible and that we have the best collaborative relationships for you. He also works closely with Barcelona city hall and local attorneys to be aware of issues that may affect our clients. In his free time, Akida plays competitive tennis in the Catalunya region and in leagues at his tennis club.