Real estate market update

Electricity, gas, internet, mobile and insurance: bills charged month after month that almost nobody reviews. These markets reward new customers and penalise those who stay put — we explain where the overspend hides and how to check your savings for free in 1 minute.

Cerdanya is the favourite valley of half of Barcelona, and buying a second home there is a much-repeated dream — with particularities worth knowing before you sign: areas, real running costs, tourist rentals and the condition of mountain houses.

In a divorce, the home is the decision with the greatest financial impact: it is usually the couple's largest asset and almost always carries a mortgage. These are the three possible ways out for the shared house and the five most expensive mistakes.

Inheriting a flat with your siblings often ends in deadlock: one wants to sell, another wants to rent it out, a third won't even discuss it. We explain the three possible ways out, the deadlines and taxes you must not miss, and the most expensive mistakes.

In recent years, the housing crisis in several regions has highlighted a structural problem that goes beyond simple supply and demand: the legal uncertainty faced by owners in the face of illegal defaults and jobs. This situation has contributed significantly to the decrease in the availability of flats in the market, affecting both those who seek decent housing and those who own properties that cannot be rented or sold calmly.

To give your home a warm and welcoming atmosphere during the fall season, it is essential to choose a color palette that reflects the beauty of this season.

When the weather is nice, the balcony or terrace can become an extension of your home and a perfect place to enjoy the sun and the outdoors.

The energy efficiency of a property refers to its ability to efficiently use the energy it consumes. Improving it implies reducing energy consumption without sacrificing the comfort of the people who inhabit or use it.