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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.

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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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Sonia Catalán, a success story at Engel & Völkers Spain

Entering a new professional world and advancing can be a marathon for many. Reaching the finish line may even seem difficult. But we can always find stories of perseverance that show us that things are not always what they seem.

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10 tricky questions in a job interview

All job interviews are different and, of course, this includes the questions that are asked during the interview. However, human resource managers often resort to certain 'trick' questions to test the candidate's ability in complicated situations, the interest they have in the job, and so on. The following are the ten most frequent ones:

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What does ephemeral architecture mean

Not every construction is destined to last over time, as it is also common to erect buildings or structures to remain only for a certain period of time a certain period of time. In fact, in projects of this kind it is possible to learn interesting and valuable lessons about the use of new materials and about aspects related to sustainability. In addition, it provides a series of ideas that can later be applied to permanent buildings. This type of architecture is called ephemeral architecture, the concept of which is explained in more detail below.

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The advantages of living in a converted loft apartment

A loft conversion is a large dwelling consisting of open spaces, not just rooms that are divided by walls or doors. This type of property originates from New York, in the second half of the 20th century, when some people, especially artists, decided to take advantage of the locally abandoned houses in the declining housing industry. This is why loft apartments have high ceilings and large windows that take full advantage of the natural light.

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Engel & Völkers and Porcelanosa team up to offer a more exclusive service

In a sector as diverse and complex as real estate, at Engel & Völkers we want to offer an exclusive and 360º service to our clients to offer an exclusive and 360º service to our clientswhether they are buyers or landlords. In this way, our objective is to satisfy all their needs at every stage of the process, from pre-sale to post-sale.

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The advantages of living in a penthouse

Choosing the type of home you want to live in is one of life's most complicated tasks. City or country, coast or inland, residential or apartment are some of the possible alternatives in the housing market. All these have their advantages and disadvantages and, in many cases, people make the mistake of making decisions prematurely.

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Passive houses: What are they?

You may have heard the term "passive house" or "passivhaus" in recent years, but what does this term actually refer to?

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Ideas for using Pantone colour in decoration

The Pantone colour system is widely used in the printing and graphics industry printing and graphics industry to ensure that colours are reproduced consistently across different media. However, its use is not limited to these areas, but it has also become a valuable tool in the world of decoration.

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10 Steps to Basement Renovation: Utilize the Basement as Additional Living Space

A basement can be much more than just a place to store boxes and garden tools. With a little creativity and the right planning, it can be transformed into a full-fledged living space. Whether you need a new bedroom, office or guest room, a basement conversion can be the perfect solution. In this blog article, you'll learn how to turn your basement into an additional living space in 10 steps.

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