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Dampness on terraces: the court clarifies who pays, the owner or the community
1st October 2025 -
Pretending you have an alarm can be costly: up to 600 euros a day if you use a company’s name without hiring them.
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Creditworthiness check for renting: what is it and how to do it?
29th July 2025 -
Sareb transfers 40,000 homes and 2,400 plots of land to Sepes: where are the homes located
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Ley de Vivienda (Año II): crisis en el alquiler con más demanda, menos oferta y precios disparados
27th May 2025 -
The development of residential complexes for seniors is growing: there are already more than 5,400 housing units
22nd May 2025 -
According to BBVA Research, housing prices will increase by 7.3% in 2025 and by 5.3% in 2026
19th May 2025 -
Home sales surge by 40% and record their best March since 2007
16th May 2025 -
James Bond's mansion in Nice (France) is back on the market for 6.5 million less
16th May 2025
How can I know the energy efficiency of my home?
3rd November 2025
Knowing the energy efficiency of a home is essential to understand its consumption, reduce bills, and increase comfort and market value. In addition, the energy certificate is mandatory in Spain for selling or renting a property. Since 2022, thanks to the collaboration between the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), anyone can check their property's energy certificate through a public geoportal.
To obtain the official certificate, an assessment by a qualified technician is required, as doing it yourself has no legal validity. This professional evaluates the building’s characteristics and issues the energy efficiency label, which classifies homes from letter A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).
The efficiency calculation is based on the annual consumption of non-renewable primary energy and CO₂ emissions, taking into account systems such as heating, hot water, ventilation, and lighting. These indicators reflect both the environmental impact of the property and its energy consumption under normal usage conditions.
The main factors influencing the certificate include the climatic zone, the size and layout of the home, and thermal insulation. Elements such as wall and roof materials, windows, and doors play a key role in achieving a higher energy rating and, consequently, greater savings and sustainability.