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Summer Living Styles: Decor Ideas for Your Property in 2023

Summer is here, and as the days get longer and warmer, we yearn to bring that fresh, vibrant atmosphere into our home. What better way to do this than by adapting your living style? In this article, we provide you with some of the trendiest decor ideas for your property in 2023.

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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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Warm foie bonbons: Nino Redruello’s star appetizer to surprise at home

Some recipes amaze from the very first bite. And some gestures convey care without needing words. That is the essence of our campaign with chef Nino Redruello: celebrating the value of thoughtful details, of what is prepared calmly, of what shows that opening your door also means opening your world. These warm foie bonbons capture that idea perfectly—small, delicate, with a centre that melts the moment it touches the plate.

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Preparing Your Home for a New Year's Eve Party

It's that time again! The end of the year is approaching and it's time to welcome the new one with a fantastic New Year's Eve party. To ensure your celebration is a complete success and both you and your guests have an unforgettable evening, we have compiled a list of tips and tricks on how to optimally prepare your home for the New Year's Eve party.

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Creative Recycling: Upcycling ideas that make your interior design bloom

Creative recycling, better known as upcycling, has experienced a real boom in recent years. Redesign your living space, reduce waste and become artistically creative. With a little imagination and craftsmanship, you can turn everyday items or old furniture into something unique and stylish that gives your living landscape a personal touch. Here are some inspiring upcycling ideas for your interior design:

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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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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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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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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.

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