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The real estate price development for residential real estate in Switzerland 2025

Property Simple Note: What It Is, What It’s For, and How to Obtain It

When buying a home or property, it’s important to know all the details about the property to avoid situations that could cause problems in the future, such as unpaid debts or encumbrances. For this purpose, there are documents that provide this type of information.

What is bare ownership and why are more and more investors considering it?

In recent years, bare ownership has gone from being an unfamiliar term to the general public to becoming a somewhat more popular real estate investment formula. The reason is that this legal concept allows a property to be acquired at a reduced price, with full legal backing and with a long-term revaluation horizon.

Buy or rent a home? What’s better?

 One of the most common dilemmas in the real estate sector is: What’s better? Buying or renting a house? To answer this question, it’s essential to analyze the pros and cons of each option and consider other factors, such as financial aspects and market trends.

Snowy Towns in Spain to Buy a House

Winter has become the favorite season for many, as it is the only time of the year to enjoy stunning snowy landscapes and engage in activities like skiing or snowboarding.

What is the difference between constructed and useful metres?

There are many people who, when buying or selling a property, are not very clear about the concept of built and useful metres. This is exploited by some unscrupulous sellers who take advantage of this confusion to obtain a higher return on the sale.

Selling a house to buy another one: how can you do it?

There are many reasons that can motivate the search for a new home: change of job, family growth, wanting to try a new location... But then the question arises of what to do with the property we already own. Can we sell it to buy another one? Selling to buy is one of the main reasons why a property is transferred in our country.

Evolution of the Spanish real estate market in 2022

2020 and 2021 were strongly marked by the pandemic, and it was expected that in 2022 things would return to normal. But after the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the global socio-economic context has changed completely, and the Spanish real estate market has not been unaffected.

Why invest in Seville

Seville is the third most populated city in Spain, the capital of the largest autonomous community (Andalusia) and one of the most popular urban tourist destinations for both national and international visitors. Such a statement should suffice to persuade anyone to take advantage of living in the city of the Guadalquivir. However, property investors can benefit from many other advantages when choosing Seville as a market to invest in. From business opportunities to the quality of life passing through the social environment, the Andalusian capital is a true treasure for investment.

New Engel & Völkers shops in Dénia and Jávea

At Engel & Völkers, we are delighted to announce the opening of two new shops in key locations within the Valencian Community: Dénia and Jávea. These strategically positioned locations along the Costa Blanca will allow us to better serve our clients and expand our offerings in this highly sought-after Mediterranean region.

Juan-Galo Macià, CEO of Engel & Völkers Iberia, receives the Diamond Award for Excellence

Our CEO of Engel & Völkers in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra, Juan-Galo Macià, has been honored with the prestigious Diamond Award for Excellence in the Lifestyle category, awarded by the Spanish Luxury Association – Luxury Spain. This recognition highlights his leadership and contribution to the luxury real estate sector, reaffirming Engel & Völkers' commitment to excellence and exclusivity.

How Interest Rates Affect Mortgage Loans

What are interest rates? Why do they rise and fall? What determines these changes? If you are thinking about buying a home and need to apply for a mortgage, it’s important to understand how they work and the role they play.