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Festive DIY Christmas Decor: Create a Unique Atmosphere in Your Home

The Christmas season brings a plethora of opportunities to transform and enchant our home. Handmade Christmas decorations not only create a particularly warm and cozy atmosphere, but they also leave room for creativity and personalization. Here are some detailed DIY ideas to make your home shine this Christmas season:

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We join the Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona

This November we have signed a collaboration agreement with the prestigious Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelonacoinciding with the celebration of the America's Cup in Barcelona. This alliance represents a significant milestone in our trajectory and reflects our bond and passion for the sea.

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We are a Great Place to Work!

Sense of belonging, professional development and well-being at work are among the issues most valued by our employees.

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5 questions you should prepare for in a job interview

The job interview is a very delicate process that requires special skills on various issues, whether technical or not. It is widely believed that 90% of candidates who fail in their interviews do so because they lack certain skills and companies place their emphasis on finding the most suitable person for the job. The HR departments emphasise on the following five typical questions that are asked in an interview, which are likely to reduce the candidate's chances for the desired job if they are not prepared for them in advance.

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The 10 most common job interview questions

Job interviews are part of the process for finding a job. They help HR managers select the right candidates for the position. This is why preparing in advance is important. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions at an interview:

Consejos para proteger tu ático en Verano

5 easy-to-implement tips to protect an attic apartment from excessive heat in summer

Living and perhaps even working in an attic apartment, formerly also known as a mansard, constitutes a special lifestyle for many reasons. A view of the green treetops in your garden or the sea of city lights at night - for many people, this sounds like a dream come true. It can be, but for all its beauty, this style of living also has its pitfalls.

5 preguntas que debes de preparar en una entrevista de trabajo

What are the 5 smartest questions that must be asked in a job interview?

Any coach or recruiter has a few favourite questions to ask the candidates. The purpose of the questionnaire will be to find out the skills and abilities of the job candidate, whether he will perform well, how he works as a team member or under pressure, etc.

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.

cual es la mejor zona para vivir en Barcelona

The 10 keys to choosing the best place to live in Barcelona

When choosing the best area to live in Barcelona, there are many factors to consider. Therefore, there is no single answer: everyone has different preferences, and so everyone will have different criteria in terms of location, local amenities, and the price per square meter they are prepared to pay for real estate in Barcelona. This article presents a comparison of the main suburbs of Barcelona - Eixample, Zona Alta, Gracia, and Les Corts, Ciutat Vella - based on ten key points of comparison.

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How to showcase our strengths in a job interview

Facing a job interview can be a challenging and uncomfortable task if not prepared in advance. Nowadays, companies want to ensure they hire the best candidate for the position, so they will ask you a variety of questions.

Plaza de España in Seville, Spain. Ornate orange buildings surround a canal with bridges under a blue sky.

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.

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Engel & Völkers Spain

Avenida Diagonal 640, 6B

08017 Barcelona, España

Tel: +34 900 747 281