Housing prices in the most sought-after areas in Madrid are reaching a historic high just like in 2007. Some weeks ago, we wrote about the growth of the real estate market in Spain and we pointed out that in 2017 new housing is selling well in the Community of Madrid. Just before the real-estate bubble burst, …
The Muslim City Wall of Madrid is perhaps the oldest construction in Madrid and its origin dates back to the end of the IX century. It is located in the very centre of the city, in Cuesta de la Vega which is next to Catedral de la Almudena. Some time ago, we wrote in this …
This year rental prices in Spain have increased 10% and this fact confirms the growing interest in renting. We are not surprised by this striking increase as we have become aware of the high demand of rental housing in Spain nowadays. In this blog, we already wrote about the re-emergence of rental housing in Spain …
Palacio de Cibeles is a magnificent and historic architectural complex located in the very centre of Madrid. Every single tourist that goes to Plaza de Cibeles in order to photograph the statue of its goddess, cannot help being overawed by Palacio de Cibeles and its white façade. Moreover, it is also a symbol of the city …
We cannot ignore the reality of climate change and we must point out that the Spanish real estate sector is very much aware of this circumstance. Global warming has unfortunately become a fact which we must remedy. Due to this, the construction sector has considered a new scenario that will prevent new housing from contributing …
Did you know that Ikea has produced some of the most sought-after and valued items which are very much in demand among furniture collectors? This Swedish multinational company was founded in the 40´s having become nowadays a reference point in interior decorating. Therefore, it is an obligatory visit if you wish to decorate your home. …
According to the agency Standard & Poor´s, the price forecast of housing in Spain will increase till 2020. Last August, this agency carried out a report which showed that a rise in housing prices is very feasible throughout the next three years, given that the Spanish real estate sector is at present undergoing good times. …
Calle Mayor is one of the most popular streets in Madrid and probably one of the oldest in the city. As a matter of fact, there are documents which show that it was one of the first streets in existence in Villa de Madrid. It is considered that at the time of the Austrians this …
In order to know what is most convenient for us, either buying or renting a house, we must bear in mind the advantages and the disadvantages that each option offers. What is the best thing to do, to buy or to rent a house? Let´s ask ourselves the eternal question. However, to be able to …
Housing in Spain is on the path of recovery. However, we must point out that there are important differences in each region. If we bear in mind the evolution in construction we can see the different rhythms that take place depending on the area. When the real-estate bubble burst some time ago, we saw that …
The project related to the Castellana Norte District has at last got the go-ahead. This means that the northern area of Madrid will be transformed and modernized. It has not been easy to reach an agreement regarding this urban project which is also known as Operación Chamartín. This has taken no more and no less …