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When we face an irregular economic scenario or high inflation, housing gets considered an investment that is safe and profitable. For this reason, this year is good timing for investing in real estate.
Another incentive to opt for investment in housing in 2022 is the gross rental return. According to data from the Bank of Spain, it stood at 3.7% in 2021, while the return of 10-year government bonds, for example, barely reached 0.5%.
Apartments that look nothing like the photos, homes much further from the beach than advertised, or even flats that don't exist. These are not frequent situations, but sometimes they happen, and they can ruin that long-planned holiday. Avoiding holiday rental scams is possible if you take some precautions.
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Transforming premises into housing has been an upward trend lately due to the lack of housing stock in some areas and the little offer of more affordable homes.
Commercial premises at street level, offices and even small warehouses are thus changing their use to become homes, in some cases even luxurious. However, to change the use of a property, it is essential to follow a series of steps.
Families grow, needs change, and housing preferences evolve, much more under current circumstances. When that time comes, we may wonder between renovating or move to a new home. The decision is complicated, and it will always depend on personal circumstances and the real estate market.
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Negotiating the selling price of a home is always a complex process with pros and cons for either party. Usually, we think the seller has a better position; however, that's not always the case. The buyer can get a good deal if he knows how to play his cards.
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We are immersed in a time of uncertainty at all levels, also in the real estate market. Therefore, whether to buy a second home now or wait, has become a big question for many people.
The complicated economic situation derived from COVID-19 leads us to think that this is not the best situation to assume a new investment. However, several factors make this the appropriate time to buy a second home.
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A job transfer, a new family member or a change in needs; many reasons may lead to buying a home and selling another. In either case, we must take into account some significant aspects and recommendations so that the real estate operation is worthwhile.
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Living in a shared apartment for the first time can be fun, but also stressful, can become a challenge ... In addition to finding good companions, it is essential to maintain order to not end up going crazy. In this post we give you some tips on how to live in a shared apartment and not die in the attempt and that it does not turn into a nightmare. Do you have everything ready?
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