The high demand for property in the centre of Madrid has made some companies look for houses in need of renovation, and so do them up to improve them in order to put them on the market. The real estate sector reinvents itself so as to satisfy the demands of the public. We know it …
The Fundación Mapfre Recoletos, is a space where different artistic discipline works are exhibited, mainly painting and photography. It was designed to house plastic arts exhibitions, most of them by Spanish artists but without forgetting the artistic trends of other countries and cultures. As it is located in the very centre of Madrid (in 23, …
Spring is here and it offers us a great opportunity to decorate our home with the colours of this season. In spring, nature renews itself: plants and flowers bloom and the countryside is filled with joy and colour. Don´t you think it is a great idea to reflect this feeling of vitality and optimism in …
A passive house, compared to a traditional house, has very low energy consumption as well as a minimum impact on the environment. These buildings, also known as passivhouses, are starting to be seen in Spain and they are defined as houses that are constructed considering the environment. In this blog, we already wrote an article …
Buying a home is a very important decision and that is why, before doing it, we must take into account certain matters. We know that finding the desired home is not an easy task, especially in cities like Madrid or Barcelona where new housing is scarce and second hand homes are quickly sold. It is …
The Atheneaum of Madrid is a private entity of a cultural nature which is defined as a scientific, literary and artistic society. Its aim is none other than the broadcasting of science and arts in general, as well as the promotion and development of scientific research and culture. Even though the Atheneaum of Madrid is …
There is some uncertainty with regard to the possible consequences of Brexit in our real estate system, although there should not be cause for alarm. To this day, experts on the matter believe that the British exit from the European Union will have no negative consequences in our real estate system. In any case, it …
In Spain, young people who wish to gain access to housing have more limitations than other sectors of the population. This especially happens when buying property. According to INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística), in Spain there are around 5 million young people under 35. It is estimated that many of them prefer to spend their …
The Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, located in the centre of Madrid, boasts of having one of the most valuable pictorial collections ever painted by Goya. It may come as a surprise for the visitor to verify that in a small and austere looking ermita, which does not stand out for its beauty, …
A fireplace changes the face of a house and provides home warmth which is very much appreciated and valued by everyone. We must bear in mind that a fireplace contributes to giving the house an added value: on the one hand, it makes the room warmer and on the other hand, it is a decorative …
In the XIX century, Madrid was very different from today: when looking at the pictures taken in those days, we see more about its past. What was the Royal Palace like more than a century ago? What kind of atmosphere was experienced in Plaza de Oriente? What could we see in a normal day in …
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