The real estate sector can confirm that the last six months of 2016 are a good time to consider the purchase of a house. In this blog we have already mentioned that mortgages in Spain in 2016, are very attractive, and therefore have increased 16% with regard to the previous year. We can deduce from …
Parquet flooring makes your house look unique. However, it implies specific care. What do we have to do to make parquet flooring look stunning? First of all, we must bear in mind that there are different kinds of parquet flooring and each of them requires a different care. Therefore, before installing it, you must take …
Plaza de Colón is one of the most visited places in Madrid. It pays a tribute to Christopher Columbus whose statue is located there, even though it has been moved several times. In the blog of Estate One we like to go into the past and recall what our city was like. Today, we are …
Strain and tension will start if a disagreement takes place, hence the fact that it is not an easy task to live with a community of neighbours. Normally it is taken for granted that you will live with your neighbours in harmony. However, we must bear in mind that this is not always the case. …
The Biblioteca Nacional is one of the greatest treasures of Madrid. It is a historic building and from its books we are able to know about the development and progress of Spanish society. In order to visit it, all you need is your identity card. Making a trip into culture inside this mythical building, is …
When damp appears at home, it is not always easy to know whose fault it is. Moreover, to establish legal liability is a long and complicated process. The person who is damaged has to suffer the inconvenience of having leaks and damp stains, as well as having to face a difficult situation not knowing where …
Conde Duque is an excellent example of the restoration of a building. Thanks to this, what used to be barracks, was turned into a building dedicated to art and culture. This transformation started in the 80´s but it was not finished till much later. We have already written about La Casa Encendida. Today, we are …
Madrid may not be the most beautiful city in the world, but it is the chosen destination for tourists and for property buyers. What does Madrid have which other cities don´t? Very often the inhabitants of Madrid complain about the traffic jams, the noise, the litter in some areas and even the stress the city …
Tourist houses are becoming one of the most popular choices for visitors who prefer to live in a private house rather than in a hotel. In this blog we have already talked about how this business works in Spain. We mentioned that the legislation differs depending on the area where the house is located. Today, …
Luxury and exclusive flats in Spain are in great demand. The buyers usually look for a serie of common features. What does a purchaser value regarding high standing property? What does he/she look for? Which factors make a buyer buy this or that luxury flat? We must bear in mind that each person is a …
It is impossible to imagine Madrid without thinking of Calle Alcalá. It is one of the busiest and most historic avenues of the city. As it is one of the oldest, it has grown at the same pace as the city. Today, we look into its past and see how it has developed throughout the …