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Our home is where we spend a lot of our time, even more so in the last 18 months or so, so it makes sense to start your own eco-movement right there. Yet, there is still insufficient support and funding from the country’s political parties and regulatory bodies to implement more environmentally-friendly initiatives, as well as a lack of awareness... Leer más

Although there is still some uncertainty, the latest figures available from the Spanish National Statistics Institute corroborate the good economic predictions and suggest that the property market is also on the road to recovery. We analyse the situation in Barcelona, district by district, in terms of sales and prices. After an unsettled period, it seems some good news for the... Leer más

Working from home is here to stay. The Coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented number of empty offices across Spain, with many employees being forced to work from home for more than a year. While some workers are now slowly beginning to go back to the office, it is highly unlikely that commercial spaces will be back at full... Leer más

If you are thinking of buying or selling a property in Spain, it is worth knowing what effect the rise and fall of interest rates has on your next move. In the last few years, low interest rates have meant more prospective home buyers entering the Spanish property market. Besides, from a seller’s perspective, it is worth considering selling during... Leer más

If you are thinking about selling your home in Barcelona, now could be an opportune time, with agents and portals reporting record numbers of buyers enquiring about properties. Pent up demand during a year of lockdowns and restrictions is being reflected in one of the strongest sellers’ markets in years. Interestingly, the impact of the health crisis on the real... Leer más

After an extraordinary twelve months or so, there is much uncertainty as to what lies ahead for the Spanish property market. Covid-19 has inevitably had a major impact on the sector with prices falling in most areas midst decreasing demand and the expectation is that this will continue yet further until the economy starts to recover. However, given that Spain’s... Leer más

Spain is currently a buyers’ market and increasing numbers of people are using this opportune time to invest in homes which have seen price reductions in the last year or so due to the impact of the pandemic. In Barcelona city, the average price of a home has decreased by just almost 3% year-on-year to the end of March 2021.... Leer más

The legal implications of a real estate transaction sometimes go far beyond our knowledge and we need professional advice from experts. Whether you are a private individual or a business, property lawyers ensure that any process goes through the right channels. To be honest, most of the time, both the buyer and the seller are facing the process of buying... Leer más

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about every industry and aspect of our personal and professional lives. The Barcelona property market has been no exception. During 2020 the market slowed significantly. Despite the drop in sales, there is room for optimism as we enter a new era for the sector. We take a look at how buyers’ needs will have... Leer más

The first thing to do before making any work, construction or refurbishment in Barcelona is to hire a good architect. But when it comes to doing so, certain doubts arise. We tell you what you should bear in mind when choosing a good architect. If you are thinking of hiring architects Barcelona, there are certain questions you should ask yourself... Leer más