Renovation guides and decisions
Renovation Blog in Madrid
Practical guidance on budgets, planning, materials, energy efficiency and the key decisions involved in renovating a home or business in Madrid.
Renovation Costs & Budgeting
How to Plan a Full Renovation in Madrid for 2027
Information reviewed on 12 September 2026. If you intend to begin a full renovation between January and June 2027, planning should start several months…
Energy Efficiency & Rehabilitation
Winter Insulation Upgrades for Homes in Madrid
Winters in Madrid bring cold nights, periods of low temperatures and a considerable difference between outdoor and indoor conditions. The region’s housing stock also…
Energy Efficiency & Rehabilitation
How to Improve Your Home Energy Rating in Madrid
How to Improve Your Home’s Energy Rating in Madrid: Upgrades, Costs and Real Savings Improving an Energy Performance Certificate by one band is not…
Renovation Decisions & Comparisons
Buying to Renovate in San Sebastián de los Reyes
Buying a Used Property to Renovate in San Sebastián de los Reyes: What Investors Should Check Buying a property to renovate in San Sebastián…
Renovation Process & Timelines
What to Check at Home After a Holiday in Madrid
Returning to a home that has been closed for several weeks will normally involve little more than airing the rooms, unpacking and getting back…
Materials & Solutions
Future Luxury Kitchen Design in Madrid: What Matters
Beyond Beauty: What Will Define the Luxury Kitchen of the Future? For many years, a luxury kitchen was largely associated with premium materials, high-end…
Renovation Process & Timelines
How to Prepare a Second Home for Rental in Spain
How to Prepare a Second Home for Rental When You Live in Madrid You may own a house in the mountains, a coastal flat…
Regulations & Legal Requirements
Gran Vía 52: Change of Use and Heritage Protection
Gran Vía 52: Change of Use and Heritage Protection in Madrid Updated: 2 September 2026. If you are considering buying or renovating a property…
Regulations & Legal Requirements
Approved Renovation Project in Madrid: What to Check
Why Your Renovation Must Follow the Approved Project Published: 1 September 2026 A renovation can begin with an approved project and still run into…
Regulations & Legal Requirements
Construction Waste Skips in Madrid: Permits and Fines
Construction Waste Skips in Madrid: Permits, Rules and Fines Last updated: 31 August 2026. Main geographical scope: Madrid city. If you are renovating a…