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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...
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The Golden Visa
The Golden Visa, also known as residency for investment in Spain, is a special type of residency that can be used by citizens from outside the European Union...
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The ideal home for the millennials
The millennials have reinvented the world of work and are changing the way everyone thinks and acts. We analyse the characteristics that the ideal home for t...
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The importance of good advertising for selling or renting
In the midst of real estate agency offers and properties for sale or rent, good advertising is absolutely key in being able to stand out from the competition...
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The importance of property valuation
One of the key questions that any owner who wants to sell their property asks is how much their property is valued at.
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The importance of the energy efficiency certificate
The energy efficiency certificate or energy certificate is an obligatory document for both renting and selling a property, which must be obtained by the prop...
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The luxury market continues to rise despite the pandemic
At Lasose Properties & Investments we explain why the luxury market continues to rise despite the pandemic.
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The luxury of living in a villa
The real estate sector offers different types of properties appropriate to different budgets, but there is a specific sector especially indicated for high bu...
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The main changes to be aware of with the new energy certificate
Since 2013 it has been common knowledge that it is compulsory to have an energy efficiency certificate in order to rent or sell a property.
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The most exclusive Barcelona neighbourhoods to live in
If you’re thinking of moving to Barcelona and want to live in an exclusive neighbourhood but don’t yet know the city, at Lasose Properties & Investments ...
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The noretnic style is here to stay
The Nordic style has been a trend for a few years now, and the same goes for the ethnic style. The fusion of these two styles is the noretnic, where the hous...
