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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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How to calculate the value of a house and set the right selling price

Calculating the value of a house is one of the first steps before putting it on the market. However, having an estimated figure is not always enough to make the best decision. The real challenge is setting a price that reflects current market conditions and attracts buyers' interest from the very beginning.

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How to sell a luxury home

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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.

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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.

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How much is your home worth today? This is how the real market value is calculated

The value of a property can vary significantly depending on several factors. It is important to understand how the real market value is calculated in order to make the right decisions when selling your home. This article examines the key elements that influence property valuation, as well as the most commonly used methods to determine its price.

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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.

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