How long does the home buying process take?

The process of buying a house takes time, since depending on the buyer's profile or the condition of the property, the sales period can take up to a year. Although there is no exact calculation, in this article you will find 3 essential tips to speed up the steps and be able to enjoy your new home as soon as possible. What are you waiting for? 1. Study your financial capacity and...

The law to limit rental prices in Catalonia comes into force

The Parliament has approved the Law on urgent measures to contain rents in housing rental contracts with the aim of regulating the prices of new contracts in areas where there is a risk of a sufficient supply of affordable rental housing. According to this law, the price of the rental contract may not increase compared to the previous contract - if...

This is how the Covid clause of the rental works

The Coronavirus pandemic has had a direct impact on the rental housing market. Maintaining rents has become an almost impossible mission for many families who have seen their lives change overnight. To which we must add episodes of default, occupation, excess supply and regulations from the Generalitat de Catalunya. In addition, a significant part of tenants...

Where and why to live on the Garraf coast

Between long beaches bathed by the Mediterranean Sea and massive mountains covered with imposing pine trees, we find the Garraf region. Without a doubt, one of the most unique places to live on the Catalan coast. Located just over 30 kilometres from Barcelona, this wonderful region offers its inhabitants a perfect balance between cosmopolitan life and the tranquillity of the countryside. Since the Garraf region is a...

housing of the future

What will homes of the future be like?

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.

Coronavirus: Neighbourhood meetings will not be mandatory until April 2021

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...

Community pools in phase 2: Measures for reopening

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...

Reopening of real estate offices

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).

New changes in the tax calendar of Vilanova i la Geltrú

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...