Category: Lifestyle

26th November 2018
The Restoration of Casa Burés – Barcelona’s Modernista Masterpiece
We chat to Marcus Donaldson, one of the founding partners of Bonavista Developments who are behind the phenomenal restoration of Casa Burés, Barcelona’s only Modernista building solely devoted to residences.
22nd October 2018
Lucas Fox co-founder Alexander Vaughan podcast
Lucas Fo co-founder chats to Carrie Frais on English Radio in Barcelona and Madrid about how his early years shaped him to become ambitious and determined via some of his favourite musical memories.
8th October 2018
Puzol: ‘Between the mountains and the sea’
Puzol in the Province of Valencia is increasingly becoming a target for international buyers looking for tranquility, sea, mountains and high quality homes.
1st October 2018
Case study: embarking on a renovation project in Barcelona
Lucas Fox clients Jim and Sergei moved to Barcelona in 2016 and spent many months searching for their ideal home. Finally having found it, they are now embarking on a renovation project. We chatted to them about the challenges they are facing.
12th September 2018
Barcelona’s Commuter Belt
As increasing numbers of families are choosing to move out of Barcelona thanks to the attractive prices and the larger homes available outside of the city, we take look at some of the most popular commuter belt areas from Sitges to the south to Maresme, 20 minutes north of the city.
23rd August 2018
The wines of Alella, Maresme
Lucas Fox is once again sponsors of La Verema wine and food fair in Alella (Maresme), marking the arrival of the wine harvest and start of the autumn festivities in Maresme.
20th August 2018
Interview with Christian Sintes of architecture studio LUV
LUV is one of the most progressive architecture studios in Spain, having completed a range of outstanding projects, combining the latest technology with natural materials to produce life enhancing living spaces.
1st August 2018
Renting a home in Barcelona
The lure to live in Barcelona is as strong as ever, not simply because of its obvious lifestyle benefits but thanks also to its growing reputation as a major hub for tech industries and innovative start-ups. We take a look at the rental scene as it tries to meet demand from growing numbers of entrepreneurs choosing to settle in the Catalan capital.
23rd July 2018
Tarragona – the return of a Golden Age?
Tarragona is a World UNESCO heritage site steeped in history and brimming with culture. The location of Lucas Fox’s latest Affiliate office, this former Roman stronghold offers some tempting opportunities to property investors.
10th July 2018
Marbella’s young entrepreneurs: interview with restauranteur Eric Ebbing
We get close up and personal with Swedish entrepreneur Eric Ebbing on his move to Marbella, his new restaurant and the death of Avicii.