An important restoration had to be undertaken in the Museo Arqueológico Nacional (MAN), so as to be able to put up and accommodate its extensively long collection, and this has allowed us to enjoy it to the full. Its history dates back to the reign of Isabel II in 1867. The queen founded this museum …
Years ago, the issue of buying residential property off-plan, was considered wishful thinking and an illusion. However, things have changed in the Spanish real estate market because nowadays, it is possible to buy this kind of option. In the worst years of the economic crisis, residential property off-plan was extremely difficult to sell due to …
Inheriting a house implies a series of obligations that sometimes you do not count on, and which unfortunately, can mean having one headache after another. The heir or heiress of the house finds himself or herself in a very complex situation as a result of the steps involved concerning all the paperwork as well as …
Parque Santander is also known as Parque Canal de Isabel II and it not only has areas full of trees but it also has spaces dedicated to leisure, entertainment and sporting activities. In Estate One we thoroughly enjoy walking along green spaces in Madrid because we think that parks are an essential part of a …
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 …
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