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Amenabar, a Spanish Basque real estate developer, is launching a new project in La Moraleja, one of the most expensive residential areas in Madrid and Spain in general. The new residential development "The Garden — La Moraleja" includes 188 luxury three-, four-, or five-bedroom houses. Each unit has a large terrace and a private garden. 18,000 sq.m. of green areas and public places will be equipped with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a gym with an outdoor space, a sauna, a spa, a gastronomic lobby, a recreation area with a gazebo,...

The rental rates of residential premises continue to rise in most parts of Spain. According to Idealista, the real estate portal, the average rent level around the country increased by 1.3% for a month and by 2.3% quarter by quarter. It reached approximately 10.9 euros per sq.m./month. Also, in April 2022, 18 provincial capitals recorded the highest rental prices on record in southern Europe. The districts that set a new record are the following (rough calculation in euros per sq. m/month): Vitoria — 10.5 euros; Cadiz and...

According to information provided by the General Council of the Notaries of Spain, the number of real estate purchase-sale contracts increased by 21.1% in the first quarter of 2022. In real terms, the growth reached 173,493 transactions. 70,812 transactions were conducted in March this year. Due to this fact, last March became a record month for the first time in terms of sales among other similar months since 2007. Property transactions grew by 48.8% since the first quarter of 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 116,575...

A view of the mountains, the sea surface outside the window, or the city panorama, is one of the advantages of living in a penthouse. In addition, the amenities don't end there. A large terrace and even a swimming pool often accompany the acquisition of this type of property. The disproportionately high demand for penthouses compared to the other types of real estate in the same development, and the fact that there is always a short supply, make their prices much higher. How much more do buyers usually pay for the right to...

While elite penthouses can catch attention at first sight, Molins Design projects are much more than just “cover design” spaces and stylish interiors. The company and the brand, a quality mark for lovers of elegance and sophisticated design, are the result of the natural development of a family business in the production of furniture coverings. Originally, the company was founded by Tony and Joan Molins and consisted of a couple of offices in Barcelona and Madrid. Molins' work retains the distinctive style of traditional...

Life in harmony with the outside world, our planet, is no longer a distant fantasy. It comes closer and closer to being real. And one of the tendencies that allows this fantasy to become a reality is the homes of the Earthship brand. It is an eco-friendly, self-sustaining home designed to adapt perfectly to the environment. These houses are built with natural and recycled materials. They are also "resource passive", they do not depend on conventional infrastructure and do not consume the resources of our planet. ...

To date, it has been proven, time and time again, that the Spanish real estate market is in good condition. The market did this on its own, with impressive growth and recovery performances. One need only look at the sector indicators in the first months of 2022. The economic context has changed significantly in the country. The critical phase of the pandemic has ended and new problems have emerged on the scene. Of course, it is about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. But even if the new situation changes the expected...

According to analysts, the growth of savings among Spanish citizens and foreign buyers, the stable prices for real estate, which should continue in the future, create a positive environment for the increase of buyers' interest in real estate investments. At the moment, houses look like a more attractive asset for many people compared to other options because of their relatively lower volatility. This is indicated by Ferran Font, the Director of the Research Department of the "Pisos.com" webpage. According to him: “Property...

In 2021, agents of foreign property buyers showed once again serious activity in Valencia. Thus, 35% of all real estate transactions in the city were carried out by Engel & Völkers, a German real estate company. Among buyers, German citizens also became the leaders in terms of nationality. According to the latest statistics by the International Property Registries Association of Spain, the autonomous community of Valencia ranks third in the number of homes purchased by foreigners. It is followed by two archipelagos, the Balearic...

In April 2022, the average price level for secondary real estate was 3,363 euros per sq.m. in the Balearic Islands. This figure represents a monthly growth (note: by March 2022) of 0.6% and an increase of 7.6% in annual terms. Thus, the Balearic Islands take the second place among Spanish regions, which showed the largest percentage rise in the value throughout the country. The "Pisos.com" portal published these rates in the report. It states that the Balearic Islands have become the most expensive autonomous region in the...