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Juan-Galo Macià, CEO of Engel & Völkers Iberia, receives the Diamond Award for Excellence

Our CEO of Engel & Völkers in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra, Juan-Galo Macià, has been honored with the prestigious Diamond Award for Excellence in the Lifestyle category, awarded by the Spanish Luxury Association – Luxury Spain. This recognition highlights his leadership and contribution to the luxury real estate sector, reaffirming Engel & Völkers' commitment to excellence and exclusivity.

Are you a foreigner and want to buy a house in Spain? These are the steps you should follow

Pleasant climate, rich culture, good quality of life, open and friendly people, lower property prices than in other European cities... There are surely many reasons why Spain appeals to you as a country to invest in and buy a home, whether for holidays or for longer stays with a long-term vision. But how do you go about buying a property in our country?

7 reasons to buy a property in Zaragoza

In recent months, Zaragoza has placed itself as a benchmark in the recovery of Spain's property sector. Besides Barcelona, Madrid, and coastal towns, the capital of the Autonomous Community of Aragon offers some excellent advantages when buying a property. In this article, we are going to give you seven top reasons why you should not miss the opportunity offered by the property market in this place.

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.

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.

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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Juan-Galo Macià, CEO of Engel & Völkers Iberia, receives the Diamond Award for Excellence

Our CEO of Engel & Völkers in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra, Juan-Galo Macià, has been honored with the prestigious Diamond Award for Excellence in the Lifestyle category, awarded by the Spanish Luxury Association – Luxury Spain. This recognition highlights his leadership and contribution to the luxury real estate sector, reaffirming Engel & Völkers' commitment to excellence and exclusivity.

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.

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.

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.

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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Juan-Galo Macià, CEO of Engel & Völkers Iberia, receives the Diamond Award for Excellence

Our CEO of Engel & Völkers in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra, Juan-Galo Macià, has been honored with the prestigious Diamond Award for Excellence in the Lifestyle category, awarded by the Spanish Luxury Association – Luxury Spain. This recognition highlights his leadership and contribution to the luxury real estate sector, reaffirming Engel & Völkers' commitment to excellence and exclusivity.

5 reasons to become a real estate partner with Engel & Völkers

After the years of crisis and economic recession, the real estate sector has not stopped growing especially after the pandemic, when investment in quality real estate has been strengthened, and some strategic markets have grown considerably in turnover.

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.

The 10 most common job interview questions

Job interviews are part of the process for finding a job. They help HR managers select the right candidates for the position. This is why preparing in advance is important. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions at an interview:

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Juan-Galo Macià, CEO of Engel & Völkers Iberia, receives the Diamond Award for Excellence

Our CEO of Engel & Völkers in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra, Juan-Galo Macià, has been honored with the prestigious Diamond Award for Excellence in the Lifestyle category, awarded by the Spanish Luxury Association – Luxury Spain. This recognition highlights his leadership and contribution to the luxury real estate sector, reaffirming Engel & Völkers' commitment to excellence and exclusivity.

Consejos para proteger tu ático en Verano

5 easy-to-implement tips to protect an attic apartment from excessive heat in summer

Living and perhaps even working in an attic apartment, formerly also known as a mansard, constitutes a special lifestyle for many reasons. A view of the green treetops in your garden or the sea of city lights at night - for many people, this sounds like a dream come true. It can be, but for all its beauty, this style of living also has its pitfalls.

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.

The 10 most common job interview questions

Job interviews are part of the process for finding a job. They help HR managers select the right candidates for the position. This is why preparing in advance is important. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions at an interview:

We are a Great Place to Work!

Sense of belonging, professional development and well-being at work are among the issues most valued by our employees.

5 Advantages of coworking spaces

Coworking' spaces are becoming more common in Spain. After all, they offer a wide variety of benefits to those who wish to work in them. In this article, we want to dedicate a few lines talking about the 5 main advantages that you can enjoy when sharing such a space in your company.

What does ephemeral architecture mean

Not every construction is destined to last over time, as it is also common to erect buildings or structures to remain only for a certain period of time a certain period of time. In fact, in projects of this kind it is possible to learn interesting and valuable lessons about the use of new materials and about aspects related to sustainability. In addition, it provides a series of ideas that can later be applied to permanent buildings. This type of architecture is called ephemeral architecture, the concept of which is explained in more detail below.

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