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Keys to understanding the new electricity bill
The new electricity bill, designed by the National Commission for Markets and Competition and the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Chal...
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Living in an attic: advantages and disadvantages
Penthouses are some of the most attractive and sought-after properties by buyers looking for a place to live, but like any other type of property and despite...
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Living in Barcelona
Mention Barcelona and you think of a cosmopolitan city, known practically all over the world and widely considered to be one of the best cities in Europe.
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Luxury prefabricated houses: a new form of housing
Although the first thought that springs to mind when picturing a prefabricated house may be of something cheap and not particularly stylish, the truth is tha...
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Main types of property in Barcelona – age, size & characteristics
Understand the main types of houses in Barcelona – average property size, average age and characteristics in each of Barcelona's 73 neighbourhoods.
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Major changes in the real estate sector in the aftermath of the pandemic
After a year marked by the coronavirus pandemic, at Lasose Properties & Investments we would like to give you a summary of the main changes that have tak...
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Make money from real estate investments
Investing in the real estate sector has always been a way to make money and in Lasose Properties & Investments we explain you the best ways to earn money...
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Mortgages for non residents in Spain
Spanish mortgages for non residents are a great way to finance a property purchase, but there are bureaucratic challenges.
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Mortgages for young people, the best way to buy your first home
Although the most common type of mortgage in Spain is usually associated with the type of interest rate (fixed or variable), banks also have different produc...
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Barcelona rental yield in 2022 is 2%-8.5%
Read on to discover how to hit the highest rental yields on your property investment in Barcelona.
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Pros and cons of living in a duplex
In a city like Barcelona where apartment-living is the norm, living in a duplex can bring a breath of fresh air.
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Q&A: Can foreigners buy a property in Barcelona?
With years of experience in the Catalan capital, it’s high time we write a Q&A that answers the burning question: ‘Can foreigners buy a property in Barce...
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Real estate appraisal and valuation: what's the difference between them?
Appraisal and real estate valuation are two often-confused terms commonly used in the real estate sector, seeing as they both appear to refer to the same thing.
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Refurbishments that increase the price of a property
Most people looking for a property are more likely to choose one that has been refurbished than one that has not, so depending on the state of the property, ...
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Renewable energies to increase energy savings in the home
Beyond what we know about solar panels as an energy alternative in the home, there are many more options that allow you to save on electricity consumption in...
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Rules for communal swimming pools in Barcelona
There’s a growing trend for new or renovated apartment blocks in Barcelona that offer communal swimming pools on the rooftop – read more about rules for comm...
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Rural locations to visit with the family at this time of the year
Barcelona not only offers all the advantages of a great capital city, but we can also find many natural places close by to enjoy with all the family.
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Spain’s ITE and why it’s important for buyers
The ITE (Inspección Técnica de Edificios) is a mandatory report for older buildings, and can pose serious problems when buying a house in Spain.
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Steps to sell a property to a foreigner
At Lasose Properties & Investments we specialise in buying and selling property internationally. We have a team of professionals who can carry out the tr...
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Teamwork, the best ally of a real estate agency
A real estate agency is made up of a group of people who go beyond their individual objectives to achieve good results as a team, through commitment, values ...
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The 5 mistakes to avoid before buying a home
We usually have a very clear idea about the type of home it is that we like or want to buy, but when it comes down to it there are some potentially overlooke...
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The advantages of having your own pool
The good weather is coming and who wouldn’t like to enjoy a dip in their own pool? So if you have space at home but have not yet decided to make one of your ...
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The advantages of hiring a property manager
Sometimes owners who decide to make their properties profitable do not have the time or adequate training to be able to continuously handle and manage thei...
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The benefits of living in a villa
Undoubtedly, the fact of choosing a particular type of housing depends a lot on the tastes and lifestyle of the owner. That said, living in a villa has a num...
