Edificio Telefónica is located in Gran Vía Avenue. It has been the skyline of Madrid since it was built in the 1920´s and it was one of the first skyscrapers constructed in Europe. During three decades it was the tallest building in Madrid until Edificio España was built which was superior in height. When Edificio …
It is Christmas! In order to have our home with beautiful Christmas decorations, we believe that it is better to think about certain details instead of buying lots of ornaments. In the blog of Estate One we offer you seven pieces of advice which we are sure will help you. Would you like to know …
The system called LEED certification assesses the useful life of the building materials in order to establish the degree of sustainability of a building. This system bears in mind the different stages of the building materials: when they are obtained, when they are handled and transported and also when they are installed in the building …
Incredible though it may seem, luxury flats located in the Madrid Autonomous Community, have at present, the highest demand of all. According to the latest surveys, this fact has led to an increase in the price in specific areas where a few months ago it rose 8%. Another issue we must bear in mind is …
El Capricho Park is one of the places in Madrid where all the splendour and beauty of autumn is at its best. It is a fantastic sight to see the fallen leaves and the orange ochre of the trees. This alone, makes the visit worthwhile. However, this park is also stunning throughout the seasons of …
The living-room is the most important place in a house because we spend most of our time there. Have you ever thought if it is well-organized? In order to make the most of it and to enjoy this room to the full, you have to sort out every single space. What must you bear in …
Aero-therm is a form of energy which is still not often used in houses and it is a way of heating or cooling your home without polluting the environment, and furthermore, it is not expensive. Winter is here. Nearly everybody thinks about traditional heating for a house. However, many people do not know about the …
Madrid would not be Madrid without Puerta del Sol because it is the unquestioned centre of the city and the point of departure to the rest of Spain. We also think that Puerta del Sol is the most central area not only of Madrid but also of Spain. But has it always been thus? Has …
Escuelas Pías is an excellent example of how the remains of an old building can be made into a useful space by means of modern architecture. At present, it houses Centro Asociado de la Uned ( the Open University ) as well as the university library. The restoration was finished in 2004 and you can …
Our home is one of the most precious possessions we have. Therefore, to hire a good household insurance is essential in order to feel protected and safe. It is important to make the right choice and to know which factors influence the final price. First of all, we must bear in mind the features of …
According to the latest report of the European Central Bank ( July 2015 ), Spain is one of the countries which offers the cheapest mortgages in Europe. Three years ago, mortgages in Spain were much more expensive with a price differential above 4%. Nowadays, this differential is below 1%. The report of the ECB places …
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