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Juan-Galo Macià appointed President of Engel & Völkers South America

Engel & Völkers has announced the promotion of Juan-Galo Macià as President of South America to further establish the company as the leading luxury real estate broker in the Hispanic world. Macià takes over this role in addition to his position as CEO of the company`s brokerage business in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. Under Macia`s leadership the Iberian market experienced remarkable growth and developed as a strong strategic region for the German real estate company. “We are highly committed to further growth in this market and to expand our presence in South America,” says Jawed Barna, CEO of the Engel & Völkers Group. In his new additional role Macià will lead the activities in South America - including those countries already operating under the Engel & Völkers brand.

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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.

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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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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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New own operations centre in Santander

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Cual es la diferencia entre villas, chalets y mansiones

Villa, chalet, mansion: what’s the difference?

When perusing our property listings, you’ll see many terms used to describe stately homes, including villa, chalet and mansion. While all are quite luxurious, there are distinct differences between the three types of property. If you’ve always wondered what is the difference between a mansion and chalet, find out below.