Eduardo García Martínez

Eduardo G. Martínez

Container homes in Spain: costs, models available and key features

One of the fastest-growing trends in prefabricated housing is the use of shipping containers to build homes. These properties are eco-friendly, highly customisable, affordable, quick to construct and exceptionally durable, making them an increasingly attractive option. Here, we explain everything you need to know about container homes.
Home security cameras

Home security cameras: what does the law say about using them in Spain?

Today, video surveillance cameras that allow recording or live viewing are available at relatively low cost. However, in a homeowners’ association, installing CCTV in common areas – such as hallways, courtyards or car parks – requires the formal approval from the association. Anyone wishing to place cameras on their façade that might capture images of communal spaces must therefore first obtain the consent from their neighbours.
The best Celtic ruins to visit in Spain

The best Celtic ruins to visit in Spain

Modern Spain is built upon the remnants of many earlier peoples and cultures, whose traces are scattered across the country. Among them are the Celts, present from the late Bronze Age (13th century BC) until the Romanisation of Hispania in the 1st century BC.
These are the cheapest neighborhoods to live in Seville

Seville's most affordable neighbourhoods

Seville is a very affordable city to buy a house compared to other major Spanish cities. According to the latest idealista data, the average property price in Seville is €2,588/m², exceeding the national average by €33/m², yet it is significantly lower than €5,705/m² in Madrid or €5,042/m² in Barcelona.
Is it legal to pay a reservation fee for a rental apartment?

Is it legal to pay a reservation fee for a rental flat in Spain?

The rental property supply has decreased since the Housing Law came into effect. Interventionist measures and the legal uncertainty faced by landlords have weakened the market. Therefore, many landlords are seeking guarantees from prospective tenants, such as a deposit. Is this legal?