Engel & Völkers
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10 keys to success in the real estate sector

The real estate sector offers very good income opportunities. It also has the advantage that you can work as a real estate consultant from different locations and combine your professional life with your personal life.

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Market report 2022-2023 Spain and Andorra

The change of cycle in the real estate market is a reality and, after eight consecutive years of growth in the number of transactions and prices, in 2023 the gap between real estate supply and demand will widen due to the rise in inflation and interest rates. This mismatch will be the great challenge for this year, in which premium housing will not be so affected. These are the main conclusions that can be drawn from our latest market report 2022-2023 Spain and Andorra.

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Tips for buying a home in 2024

After several years of an upward trend in property prices, the outlook for 2024 looks fairly stable. In fact, it is estimated that prices will not increase much and that, thanks to low demand, buyers will have the opportunity to get the best value for their properties.

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I want to buy a new building: what are the benefits?

Buying a home is one of the most important decisions we can make, as it can make a big difference in our quality of life in the medium and long term. In this post, we will explore the current trends in the purchase of new buildings, as well as the benefits of buying a home with these characteristics.

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Taxes to be paid when buying and selling a home

Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest long-term commitments a person can make in his or her life. However, it is important to bear in mind that, in addition to the price of the property, there are also a number of additional taxes and additional expenses that must be paid in this process

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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.

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Cadastral value and market value: how do they differ and how do they affect the purchase or sale of your home?

If you are thinking of buying or selling a property, whether it is a home or business premises, it is essential to understand the concepts of cadastral value and market value. Although they are often confused, these terms play different roles in the valuation of properties.

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We open a new office in Sabadell

With the aim of providing a personalised service in the Vallès Occidental area, we have opened a new office in the centre of Sabadell. The space is located at Avinguda Francesc Macià 46-50, 4th 1st floor, and has a surface area of 100 m².

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Investing in housing: tips if you are going to buy to let

Buying a property to rent out can be an excellent long-term investment. As well as generating passive income, it offers the possibility of making a profit through appreciation in the value of the property.

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Renting in Barcelona city, booming!

"The great challenge for a healthy rental market lies in boosting the supply with initiatives that motivate the small owner to invest in this market. At the same time, a balance will be achieved in terms of an increasingly demanding demand with regard to the state of the properties and the level of solvency required by the owners".

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Engel & Völkers Spain

Avenida Diagonal 640, 6B

08017 Barcelona, España

Tel: +34 900 747 281