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Rent to own: how it works and what you need to know

Rent to own is an increasingly popular alternative for those who wish to acquire a property without having to make a large initial investment. This arrangement allows you to live in a property as a tenant while you consolidate the decision to buy.

How to sell a luxury home

Selling a luxury property can be a challenging task if you're not familiar with the process or unaware of what potential buyers are looking for and how to prepare your home for sale.

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.   

Discover the difference between cadastral value and market value

Most of the taxes linked to our property are established according to its cadastral value. So, depending on the amount, the owners will pay a certain amount in each annual tax linked to the property.

The real estate price development for residential real estate in Switzerland 2025

What is a usufructuary of a property?

If you are still not clear about what usufruct is and how it works, this term refers to the right of a beneficiary to enjoy the use of a property without being the owner. The person who takes over the property is called a usufructuary of a propertywhile the one who hands over the property is called the bare owner.The figure of the usufructuary of a dwelling is common in inheritances inheritances between family members, since, due to some legal precepts, the property and the assets that compose it are established in favour of an heir (generally the spouse), which allows him/her to enjoy it without being the owner.

How long does it take to sell a house? Factors that speed up (or slow down) the sale

Selling a home is not just a real estate transaction: it’s a decision that involves emotions, expectations, and often urgency. That’s why one of the most frequent questions is: how long does it take to sell a house?

How much can I sell my house for? Keys to setting the ideal price

Selling a property involves a number of preliminary steps and considerations that can significantly influence its value.

How to choose a good real estate agency to buy or sell your property

If you’re thinking about investing in or selling real estate, you might have doubts about choosing the right professional to help you. When it comes to real estate, it’s essential to work with qualified personnel to ensure an optimal outcome.

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.

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.

Evolution of the Spanish real estate market in 2022

2020 and 2021 were strongly marked by the pandemic, and it was expected that in 2022 things would return to normal. But after the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the global socio-economic context has changed completely, and the Spanish real estate market has not been unaffected.