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 …
The number of mortgages taken out in February were nearly 16% higher than in 2015. This fact shows how the real estate sector is going through a good time. We recently mentioned this increase. However, today we can confirm it. A RISE DURING 21 MONTHS IN A ROW The Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), has …
Can you imagine what it would be like if the buildings in Madrid could generate a system capable of fighting pollution on their own? This may sound like science fiction, however, we can state that this is not far from becoming reality. Recently, some materials that can be blended with concrete, have been discovered. If …
Nowadays, it is extremely important to have a good Wifi signal at home. We live in a world where Internet accessibility is indispensable, therefore, having an excellent Wifi signal is of prime importance. Sometimes, you are not able to receive a Wifi signal, a fact which infuriates the user. This person will try to solve …
Edificio Torres Blancas stands out from the rest of the buildings because of its original and unmistakable construction. It is built with side-by-side cylinders which create semi-circular balconies. When it was built in the 60´s, it was completely different from what had been previously constructed in Madrid, as everything had been a greyish colour and …
Spain attracts tourists who are also interested in the real estate market. In 2015, real estate deals, concerning foreign buyers, increased considerably. It is an absolute fact that our food and climate appeals to them and thus, they look for a second home in Spain. The facts and figures of the Spanish real estate sector, …
The children´s room is very often difficult to decorate: we give you 5 pieces of advice which may be of help to you. Many couples are very sure about the decoration of the whole house, but they hesitate when it comes to the children´s room. This is because it is not easy to decide which …
Templo de Debod is like going into the past of ancient Egypt and strolling along the remains of a magnificent temple without having to leave Madrid. Probably, more than one tourist who was taking a walk in Plaza de España, was awestruck when suddenly an Egyptian temple appeared right in front. This enormous contrast of …
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