Everything about real estate

If you are looking for a way to finance the purchase of a property, you may have heard of different types of mortgages. One of the lesser known, but increasingly popular, types is the mixed mortgage. In this post, we will explain what is a mixed mortgage, how does it work and what are its advantages and disadvantages.

Sant Jordi's Day is approaching, one of the most important and emblematic days in Catalonia, an exciting day when the streets are filled with book stalls and roses, and are crowded with people strolling in search of the perfect book for gift to your loved ones.

A date marked on the calendar for many when books and roses become symbols of love and culture. If you are looking for books to give on St. George for someone who loves their home and decoration, here we present you seven books about the home that can be perfect.

When we venture into the purchase of a new home we must invest many hours of our day searching through the real estate portals for a property that is perfect for us, and when we finally find it, it is time to take other steps that are closely related, such as registering for electricity, water or internet service.

Buying or selling a property can be an exciting task, but it can also be complex and intimidating, especially for those who are not familiar with the Real Estate language. The world of real estate is full of technical terms, acronyms, and acronyms that can be confusing to inexperienced buyers and sellers.

Selling a house is a complex process, you not only need to have a real valuation of your property, prepare the house before putting it up for sale, market or know negotiation techniques, but also you must be clear that it is necessary to have a series of essential documents for the sale.

When the weather is cold, coming home and finding her warm is one of the best sensations we can feel in the middle of winter. During the coldest months of the year, gas plays a fundamental role in giving us that heat that helps us through the winter, through heating, a very hot shower or in any other way. However, it is true that this can lead to an increase in bills.

¿Did you know that the number of burglaries in homes increases every year? And that a large part of them are due to small security oversights?

The pandemic has accelerated and has imposed new habits, new tools and new ways of doing things; one of them is telecommuting.

When we want to sell or rent a home, the visit to the property is essential to be able to close this transaction. In fact, the first impression is extremely important, as it generally determines the decision of potential buyers or tenants.

Are you thinking of becoming independent? Sometimes it can be difficult to make the leap due to lack of financial resources, especially for young people, since this has been one of the groups hardest hit by the latest crises.

Energy efficiency has always been a relevant issue, especially for owners, tenants or usufructuaries of a home, but today due to the current situation, it has still acquired a major importance.

Are you thinking of selling your house? Well, we can tell you that it is not an easy task, but it is not impossible either.

Nowadays, the search process is much more intensive, different prices are compared and it is difficult to make a final decision. For this reason, at Espígul we are going to give you some tips, which will help you to speed up the process and make the sale of your home a success.

Winter is a season that we love, it is full of contrasts that allow us to enjoy the environment, our home and family in a different way.

Its charm, the one that brings us home, to the fireplace, to rest, to the embers, to the blanket and the hot chocolate, contrasts with the cold, the low temperatures and the few hours of sunshine typical of this season.

If you are starting a home buying process and you are starting to search for the flat or house that suits your needs, this post is perfect for you.

Owning more than one flat or one house represents a duality. On the one hand, it is a good option, since you have property assets that you can use for your own benefit: you can rent it, live in it, use it as a second home, etc. .

But, on the other hand, owning a property also represents a series of charges, concerns, expenses, maintenance... that you must take into account.

If you have a property and you have doubts because you don't know if it is better to rent it or sell it, you can continue reading this post and clear up your doubts!

It is very likely that more than once you have thought about producing your own electricity, more and more families are deciding to enter the world of self-consumption and clean energy.

Keeping your home oxygenated and breathing is a necessary practice for your health and that of your home, as the air we breathe at home is just as important as the air we breathe outside.

As the years go by, the needs of our home change. In today's post, we want to give you some basic tips to make your home renovations a success, thus optimizing time and money.

The summer months are for disconnecting, releasing the accumulated stress of the whole year, sunbathing, bathing in the river, in the sea, enjoying family and friends, going on holiday and travelling.

But what can we do before leaving home so that we don't have any scares on our return? Well, here are a series of tips with things you can do before leaving home to have a return without surprises.

Each insurance company has its own insurance policies, so it is important to compare conditions and costs in order to choose the one that best suits your needs.

In this article you will discover this spring's trends to decorate your home. Be inspired by them and give a new look to your home, also for the summer, turning it into a space full of life and light. 

So, what are the top trends for spring and summer 2022?

Nowadays, there are many fears present in the owners of a vacant property: non-payments, tenants' reluctance to leave the property, unpaid rents, renting to tourists for short vacation periods, etc. 

In Espígul, and through this article, we are going to provide you with some keys and tips to take into account in order to rent your apartment safely.

Our fresh water supply is limited and even more so now that in Catalonia we are in drought pre-alert after two months without rain. If the reservoirs fall below 40% of their capacity, restrictions may begin to be decreed. Currently, they are at 56%.

Water is one of the earth's most valuable resources, so it is important to use water-saving techniques every day that will be reflected in both our water bill and our lifestyle.

We know that we should not rely on first impressions, but we remain sincere, on a first visit to an apartment, it is what counts. And we are not only talking about what you see, but also about what it makes us feel when we enter a property for the first time.

If you have a small flat, you know that it is a challenge and even a problem if you do not know how to decorate it to make the most of it and get a much wider space visually.

When you have a house with a garden, there is often the possibility of having a swimming pool as well. It is common to doubt whether the good times that a swimming pool can offer you are compensated by all the expenses and maintenance that you have to take on.

When renting a flat, there are always many doubts about who should pay. Renting a flat involves many expenses that either the owner or the new tenant must assume in order to be able to carry out the agreement.

It is becoming more and more common to check and compare different types of systems (whether heating, electrical appliances, plumbing...) before installing them in our homes. The objectives are clear: to achieve energy efficiency, save on energy bills and contribute to the environment.

The first visits to a flat are always a bit chaotic. Nerves or haste can play a trick on you and you can end the visit by neglecting very important details that you should know before buying a flat.

In today's post we will talk about all those questions you have to ask yourself before buying a flat. Buying is a very important decision and requires you to think about it and be well informed before making it.

After searching and searching you have finally found it, the house that has everything you need, the perfect candidate to be your new home. At this point you must be patient, you are making a decision that will surely impact the next thirty years of your life and you must consider all options before choosing such a large investment.

The first thing you have to consider is not to make the arrangements quickly and run. Understanding what you are signing, comparing different types of mortgage and preventing possible risks are your weapons in choosing the best mortgage for you.

Getting the house of your dreams, whether buying or renting, is a challenge. There are many steps to be completed before you have the keys to your future home, but when you get it... you still have to move!

At Espígul Real Estate we want the whole process of buying or renting a home to be as easy and convenient as possible, including moving in.

The real estate market is in constant flux. There is always movement in buying and selling property but it is not as easy as it may seem. If you have decided to sell your house, you have to know all the advantages that a real estate agency offers you in the management of the sale.

Selling a property is much more than taking four photos of the house and placing an advertisement. There are many factors you need to know before embarking on the whole process. Letting a professional in the sector advise you is an option you should consider before selling your flat.

September always means a month of change. We change the holidays for new beginnings and a return to routine, we change the sun and the beach for shorter days and leaves that crunch on the ground, the terraces and beers in the sun become afternoons of film and popcorn. In short, we change seasons and go from summer to autumn almost without realising it. 

These changes affect all aspects of our lives, including our homes. Changes at home are always good, for example, to renew the air with new decoration or to condition the house for the arrival of the cold. 

It is common that after a few years in the same house day by day we are thinking about how to improve the rooms to get more practical, cozy and modern spaces.

Maybe the kitchen has become too small and you have realized that it is where you spend more time. Or some badly used corner could become a large wardrobe perfect for keeping all your clothes or objects tidy. Or the family grows up and you need another bathroom and maybe you can incorporate one into a corner.

The passage of time brings changes and it is normal that the needs of our home also change.

Given the current situation, a general cleaning and hygienic conditions are essential in order to reduce the chances of infection. The virus can be deposited on the surfaces of utensils and inhabited spaces, where it can survive for a time. Now that the decontamination phases are approaching, this is when we need to consider the cleaning of our spaces the most.