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Increasing Property Value: How to Boost Your Real Estate's Worth

Whether you’re a homeowner planning to sell soon or an investor looking to optimize your portfolio, strategically increasing the value of your home is key to success. But how exactly can you achieve property appreciation? What factors play a role, and which measures are particularly effective?

Mallorca property prices prove resilient

Continuous rise in prices for high-end properties

The new issue of GG 3/24 is here!

‘GG, the magazine of Engel & Völkers - the new issue of GG is here!

We are reopening our shop in Sant Cugat!

This week we have reopened the doors of our shop in Sant Cugat del Vallès, after a complete renovation to provide the best service. Located at Avinguda de Ruis i Taulet, number 55, in the heart of the Catalan city, this refurbishment reinforces our presence and commitment to the area.

Juan-Galo Macià, CEO of the Year Award in Luxury Real Estate 2024 La Razón

Last May 22nd, our president, Juan-Galo Macià, was distinguished with the prestigious CEO of the Year Award in the Luxury Real Estate Sector 2024, granted by the media La Razón. This recognition highlights Juan-Galo's leadership, not only as president of Engel & Völkers for Spain, Portugal and Andorra, but also in the sector, thus consolidating our position as a benchmark in the real estate sector.

Investing in housing in Madrid: is it a good idea?

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a thriving real estate investment center . With its strong economy, rich culture, cosmopolitan atmosphere and dynamic energy, it is the perfect place to invest in property, diversify your assets and secure a stable, long-term financial future.

New own operations centre in Santander

Property management, new property management service for landlords in Barcelona

Our property brokerage and rental management service allows you to maximise your income through complete property management.

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.

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.

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.

What is capital gain, how is capital gain calculated and when is it paid?

Knowing what a capital gain is, when it is paid and how it is calculated can save you some headaches when closing your sale. Engel & Völkers offers you the best advice on this and other taxes.