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NO.MAD architecture studio tried not to disturb the nature's balance while they constructed the Casa Levene en El Escorial in an Lorenzo de El Escorial, (Madrid) Spain. Design for this house is shaped as a lively contemporary manner.
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The hundreds of thousands of empty homes across Madrid has spawned a black market for cheap housing in which groups illegally break into, and then let, repossessed properties.
Almost all the cases involving the properties, most of which now belong to Spanish banks, are identical, said Vicente Pérez, from a residents group, the Federación Regional de Asociaciones de Vecinos de Madrid.
While prices vary greatly, it generally costs from €1,000 (£830) to €2,000 to "buy" a repossessed property, El País reports. Those who cannot afford the fee can instead choose to rent for a few hundred euros a month. The price often includes electricity, gas and water, and sometimes even heating.
The homes are guaranteed until a judicial process issues an eviction order, said Pérez. That process that could take up to two years.
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3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Built area 230m2, Area useful 180m2, Area terrace 50m2, Swimming-pool, In Urban Area, Malaga province
Great semi-detached house for rent in quiet area of Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, in grounds with swimming pool and communal gardens. It consists of 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, living room with fireplace. It has air conditioning, terrace and private garden. Private parking place. A luxury housing that you can not miss.
The price is 1,200 €/month.
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This Spanish proposal, for a mobile home that is prefabricated and lifted into position, is an elegant exploration of an idea that is well tested, but which has had its ups and downs over the years.
One of the interesting things about this design, known as ÁPH80 and designed by Ábaton Architects, is that the internal spaces do not feel like a caravan. From the exterior the building feels more like a small and abstracted house, than a portable cabin. It looks sculptural and bespoke.
Its relatively abstract design raises the benchmark from an inexpensive way to provide housing, to something more exclusive – say a country weekend retreat, or a writer’s cabin.
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House prices in Spain will continue to fall during 2014 and bottom out in 2015 when the demand for housing is likely to improve, according to a new analysis of the nation’s residential real estate market.
The report from Fitch Ratings points out that according to figures from the Housing Department the Spanish house price index (HPI) reached a peak year on year decline of 10% in December 2012 and fell by an additional 2.3% by the third quarter of 2013 which means that overall, the HPI has fallen by almost 30% since the onset of the financial crisis.
Despite the deceleration of house price decline, Fitch predicts that prices will continue to fall during 2014 and bottom out in 2015. It says that the house price decline will be driven by an estimated property overhang of above one million units.
The report also points out that during 2013 banks become increasingly willing to offload retail residential assets at deep discounts. Fitch expects this trend to continue, which, combined with the initiation of the commercial activity by the asset management company SAREB in the middle of 2013, will continue to put significant pressure on house prices.
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4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Swimming-pool, Seaside Resort, Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Luxury minimalist style villa located near San Jose, with beautiful views over Cala Tarida and S'Esparta Island. The Villa has a flawless look all whitewashed with details in warm colors. The recently renovated property is located on a plot of 8,000 m2 located in a small hill southwest of San José and from any bedroom, living room or the terraces you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Cala Tarida bay with its spectacular sunsets.
The property has 350 m2 of built area with air conditioning in all the rooms. It has three bedrooms en suite with double bed and another bedroom with twin beds. The main bedroom equipped with king size bed is located on the top floor and has its own furnished terrace. The dining room and lounge on the ground floor, extend to a fully equipped and very modern stainless steel kitchen. The villa has beautiful terraces and a spectacular swimming pool from where you can see the stunning sea views.
The price is 2,300,000 €.
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Located in Igualada, Barcelona, this exclusive residence was crafted by the ingenious minds at Jaime Prous Architects. Built from pristine white stone brought in from Capri, the house beautifully combines lovely courtyards and serene interiors to achieve the right balance between open interiors and complete privacy. The design seems almost futuristic from the outside, as the three large, slim white forms converge to create a secluded haven in the heart of bustling Barcelona.
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The Spanish housing market remained locked in a trough in 2013, six years after a massive property bubble burst.
According to figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE), the number of homes sold last year, excluding public housing schemes, fell 1.2 percent from a year earlier to 276,600 after falling 11.3 percent in 2012 and 18.2 percent in 2011. During the height of the boom over 800,000 houses were exchanged in a year. In December alone sales fell 11.0 from a year earlier to a new monthly record low of 18,619.
The only respite the market has had since boom turned to bust was in 2010 when sales increased 4.8 percent, driven by the purchase of new homes before the introduction of a hike in value-added tax.
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4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Swimming-pool, Benahavis (Malaga)
Located in the much sought-after urbanisation of Monte Halcones, this stunning villa is only a short distance to the beach and all local amenities. South-facing and with stunning panoramic views over the coast, the property features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with underfloor heating, fully-fitted kitchen with top-of-the-range Bosch appliances, spacious and bright open-plan living/dining room with fireplace, hot/cold AC, gas central heating, a beautiful private pool and garden and alarm system. A magnificent property in Marbella's "Golden Triangle", this is the perfect place to enjoy a luxurious life on the Costa del Sol.
The price is 2,095,000 €.
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Spanish architect Sergio Rojo has recently completed the extensive refurbishment of a building which began to deteriorate at the turn of the 20th century. Serving for many years as a vibrant cultural locus in Logroño (La Rioja), a city in northern Spain, this former theatre has seen its share of neglectful tenants, none of whom demonstrated a true appreciation for either its undeniable tectonic qualities or its promising transformative possibilities.
