What you need to know before applying for a mortgage: 4 tips for beginners

Applying for a mortgage is a complex process. Before you begin the process of buying a home, take your time to study the options available to you and get the financing that best suits you. 1. Assess your financing capacity Don't rush and carefully study all possible options before making any decision A mortgage loan is usually a monthly payment that is usually made by a bank or a mortgage lender.

How long does the home buying process take?

The process of buying a house takes time, since depending on the buyer's profile or the condition of the property, the sales period can take up to a year. Although there is no exact calculation, in this article you will find 3 essential tips to speed up the steps and be able to enjoy your new home as soon as possible. What are you waiting for? 1. Study your financial capacity and...

The law to limit rental prices in Catalonia comes into force

The Parliament has approved the Law on urgent measures to contain rents in housing rental contracts with the aim of regulating the prices of new contracts in areas where there is a risk of a sufficient supply of affordable rental housing. According to this law, the price of the rental contract may not increase compared to the previous contract - if...

This is how the Covid clause of the rental works

The Coronavirus pandemic has had a direct impact on the rental housing market. Maintaining rents has become an almost impossible mission for many families who have seen their lives change overnight. To which we must add episodes of default, occupation, excess supply and regulations from the Generalitat de Catalunya. In addition, a significant part of tenants...

Where and why to live on the Garraf coast

Between long beaches bathed by the Mediterranean Sea and massive mountains covered with imposing pine trees, we find the Garraf region. Without a doubt, one of the most unique places to live on the Catalan coast. Located just over 30 kilometres from Barcelona, this wonderful region offers its inhabitants a perfect balance between cosmopolitan life and the tranquillity of the countryside. Since the Garraf region is a...

What will homes of the future be like?

The coronavirus outbreak has brought to light a problem that, until now, many owners and tenants had not considered: the current housing model does not work in the face of a new pandemic. And, as expected in a globalized society, architects, builders and designers around the world are already working on reinventing the sector. There is no doubt that the circumstances...

Coronavirus: Neighbourhood meetings will not be mandatory until April 2021

The Government has approved the modification of the Decree Law that regulates the extraordinary measures in health and administrative matters in order to suspend the obligation to call meetings of neighbors until April 30, 2021. The modification of the already known as "decree of the new normality" contemplates that it will only be necessary to hold meetings if the Presidency or a 20% of the owners with the right...

Real estate investments: Why now is a good time to buy a home

The post-Covid real estate sector's revival presents a new favorable scenario for real estate investments. Confinement and teleworking have created new needs for current buyers. Those who value aspects of housing that they previously believed were dispensable for well-being at home. The most sought-after properties post Covid-19 Due to the concern about a new trend, the most sought-after properties are...

Community pools in phase 2: Measures for reopening

Since Monday, June 1, regions such as Garraf and Penedès are in phase 2 of the de-escalation due to the coronavirus crisis. This places us before a new scenario of prevention and restriction measures, approved by the Government in articles 44 and 45 of order SND/414/20202 of the Official State Gazette (BOE), which especially affect the administration of communities of...

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