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January 27, 2021

What is Slow Home?

At Espígul, as a construction company, we are faithful to efficient architecture. Our houses follow simple and minimalist lines and we adapt to the environment to achieve sustainable housing.  What is Slow Home? The Slow Home movement was born in 2006 by architects John Brown and Matthew North, influenced by the Slow Food concept. This…

October 15, 2020

Everything you need to know about the new rental law

How do I know if I am affected by the law? This new law 11/2020 applies to new permanent residence rental contracts, i.e. tourist rentals would be excluded. Rental contracts that were signed before 1 January 1995 are excluded, as are housing contracts that already have a specific regime, such as social housing, social rentals,…

August 27, 2020

7 reasons to have a house with a pool

Depending on the space and budget you have available, you can consider putting one type or another of pool at home. We explain you the different types of pools that you can find regularly: Inflatable/dismountable pools: as they are temporary, they are the best option to try out if you really like having a pool…

February 13, 2020

What is the minimum value to deed a property?

The last step in buying a habitat is to encrypt the property. This is done after the writing and signing of the pre-contract of purchase and the payment of the rent. This is a procedure in which the notary must be notified in order to manage the public registration of the property and enter the…

October 31, 2019

What do you need to apply for a mortgage?

At the time of buying a property doubts arise. Among these are the requirements they ask, especially the banks, to be able to apply for the corresponding mortgage loan. These are the main conditions to take into account: Net monthly income is the base of any bank to approve or deny a mortgage. From the…

August 22, 2019

Guide to find out who has to pay rent repairs

Are you in a rental apartment and have doubts about whether the owner or you are responsible for paying for repairs? We give you a guide to know the responsibilities of the landlord and the tenant. Lessor The obligations of the landlord are to maintain in good condition all the necessary elements to have the…

August 1, 2019

Tips for Buying a Beach House

It is summer and in August is when most of us take vacations. Many of us end up choosing beach and sun zones. And it is likely that you have ever considered buying a house on the coast. Today we present some tips that can help you if you value this option.   Hire a…

June 27, 2019

Reduce the use of plastics at home

Most or all we consume comes packaged in plastic. Every year according to a publication of the avant-garde, 144 plastic bags per year are used per inhabitant. These plastic waste unfortunately end up in landfills, beaches, rivers and oceans and contribute to very important problems in our ecosystem. Today we want to leave you some…

June 6, 2019

Decoration for your balcony

Do you have a small balcony and would you like to take advantage of it? The options are endless, it only takes a little imagination. Today we leave you 5 tips to get a balcony of scandal. Take advantage of the space: One of the keys to take advantage of the space are the folding…

May 9, 2019

Where do foreign tourists buy more homes in Spain?

During 2018 the sale of real estate has increased thanks to tourists. According to the figures of the College of Registrars, the sale of housing by foreigners has been 13.11%, but … Where do you buy these homes? Which country do they come from? The report’s data show that the autonomous communities where foreigners are…

May 2, 2019

Rent with option to buy

Rent with option to buy is a model that allows at tenant to be for rented and then have the right to purchase the property. In this post we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of renting with option to buy from the pint of view of the two parties involved, the tenant and…