The impact of the pandemic has profoundly transformed our perception of the home. Aspects that once seemed secondary, such as functionality, sustainability or connection with nature, are now essential. Architects, designers and builders around the world are already working on reinventing the housing model to adapt it to the new needs of modern families. In the face of the pandemic, the new model is becoming more and more popular.

The coronavirus health crisis has had a major impact on the tourism sector. Faced with the uncertainty of the arrival of tourists, due to outbreaks and border closures, owners of tourist apartments in Spain have opted for residential rentals to try to mitigate the losses of this season. One in four tourist apartments is now renting apartments...

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...

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...

Within the framework of the de-escalation of the current state of alarm, we inform you that this Monday, May 11, 2020, the real estate office on Rambla Principal in Vilanova y la Geltrú and the office in Vilafranca del Penedés, will reopen to the public only to attend real estate services for the purchase, sale and rental of properties by appointment by calling 938 148 718 (real estate office in Vilafranca del Penedés).

The Vilanova i la Geltrú City Council has announced that it will once again modify the fiscal calendar for municipal taxes. The changes affect various taxes, such as the IBI, the vehicle tax, the garbage tax on homes, the rate of waste and the occupation of public roads. Below, we show you a summary table provided by the council to Serra Grup Immobiliari: Before...

The Council of Ministers approved, this Tuesday, March 31, various measures to help tenants financially affected by the COVID-19 crisis. These are based, among others, on the moratorium or reduction of 50% in the payment of rent by tenants of large owners who own more than ten urban properties (excluding parking lots and storage rooms),...

Sitges Town Hall is delaying the payment schedule for municipal taxes and halting the collection of payments for services not provided. In this way, it is intended to help families, self-employed workers and companies in the municipality against the economic impact that COVID-19 may have on them. The council estimates that this fact means a postponement of approximately 15 million euros. Regarding the measures that...

Cubelles Town Council has postponed the payment of the Property Tax until May 20, even though the voluntary contribution was scheduled to start on the 4th of the same month. However, the council reports that it is considering moving the entire tax calendar. This initiative is added to that of other Town Councils such as Vilanova i la Geltrú or Vilafranca del Penedès, which...

The Vilafranca del Penedès City Council has approved different measures to help families and companies that suffer the economic consequences derived from COVID-19. Thus, municipal taxes will be deferred and fees for services not provided will not be charged. Some of the most relevant measures that the council will apply are the following: All the fees that are currently charged for the...