Some weeks ago, the Spanish Ministry of Public Works published facts and figures which show that during the first term of 2019 the price of housing has increased 4,4%. A similar situation only took place in the fourth term of 2007, during the housing bubble, when housing price rose up to 4,8%. These facts strike …
A penthouse is the most desired property for an investor. However, it is not an easy task to find one in a large city. We have often heard people say `my dream is to have a penthouse´. This is so because having a home with a terrace is an enormous advantage. Some time ago, we …
All buildings constructed in Spain from 2021 onward, must have nearly zero energy consumption. This measure has been approved by the European Union and it will become a reality after the 31 December 2020. Some months ago, we wrote in this blog an article about housing in the future.We said that the Energy Efficiency Directive …
Palacio de Linares is a stately building located in the centre of Madrid. When it was restored, it became Casa de América. Some time ago in this blog, we wrote about small palaces in Madrid. These small palaces and mansions are indeed a distinguishing mark for the city and they also allow us to know …
Segregating a house is an interesting way to create two differentiated spaces inside the same house. However, this option can only take place in a large house where the possibility of having two independent homes exists. The owner may have several and varied reasons to do this. The most common one is to make profitable …
In 2019, Madrid will be one of the most demanded cities regarding luxury real estate. This is clearly stated by a recent report which shows that Madrid is one of the main high standing real estate destinations in 2019. If we analyse the preferences of wealthy people, then we can see that Madrid has undergone …
Insuring our home affords us peace of mind as this is probably one of the most important pieces of property we have. Unfortunately, very often, we are only aware of the importance of our personal property when it gets damaged or destroyed. Therefore, regarding our home, we must anticipate every possibility in order to protect …
The Real Observatorio de Madrid is a scientific institution which was created at the end of the XXVIII century for the study of astronomy. King Carlos III, had this building constructed mainly because Spain had an impressive navy which had to be controlled through astronomy. When we visit the Real Observatorio de Madrid, we can …
As regards real estate, the most sought-after areas in Madrid are in the districts of Salamanca, Retiro and Centro. We arrived at this conclusion when we looked into the preferences of luxury housing investors in Spain. And what is more, Madrid is the principal referent. Undoubtedly, the luxury property market is one of the most important …
The choice of a neighbourhood is just as important as the choice of your home. You must feel well and comfortable in both. We have very often said that buying a house can be one of the most important decisions you may take in your life. However, have you ever stopped to think about the fact …
Even though Plaza de Santa Ana has changed a lot throughout the years, it is still a meeting point which is located in the very centre of Madrid. Nowadays, the walkers who approach Plaza de Santa Ana, especially in good weather, find themselves in a lively and bustling area full of passers-by and pavement cafés …
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