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Que significa ser el usufructuario de una vivienda

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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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.

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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.

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Engel & Völkers sets all-time sales record in 2022

Engel & Völkers has grown by 8% in Spain, despite economic and financial challenges despite the economic and political challenges of the past year, reaching a brokerage volume of 3.40 billion euros in 2022 brokerage volume of 3,402 million euros.

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Real estate forecasts for 2023

The events of 2022 completely changed the global socio-economic context. However, despite the complications that followed, the real estate sector has shown great resilience and has managed to stay afloat.

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    Renting as a way of life

    In an increasingly competitive property market, renting is becoming a popular option for those looking for flexibility, but don't want to give up living in a quality property.

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    10 keys to success in the real estate sector

    The real estate sector offers very good income opportunities. It also has the advantage that you can work as a real estate consultant from different locations and combine your professional life with your personal life.

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    Market report 2022-2023 Spain and Andorra

    The change of cycle in the real estate market is a reality and, after eight consecutive years of growth in the number of transactions and prices, in 2023 the gap between real estate supply and demand will widen due to the rise in inflation and interest rates. This mismatch will be the great challenge for this year, in which premium housing will not be so affected. These are the main conclusions that can be drawn from our latest market report 2022-2023 Spain and Andorra.

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    Taxes to be paid when buying and selling a home

    Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest long-term commitments a person can make in his or her life. However, it is important to bear in mind that, in addition to the price of the property, there are also a number of additional taxes and additional expenses that must be paid in this process

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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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    Cadastral value and market value: how do they differ and how do they affect the purchase or sale of your home?

    If you are thinking of buying or selling a property, whether it is a home or business premises, it is essential to understand the concepts of cadastral value and market value. Although they are often confused, these terms play different roles in the valuation of properties.

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