A group of professionals who oversee the rental and purchase of homes and business premises. They act on behalf of property owners and residents' associations to ensure that buildings are properly maintained.
A business that brings people who want to sell their home into contact with people who want to buy a home.
A person whose job is to negotiate an agreement between the seller and the buyer of a property, and who assists them throughout the sale process.
The owner (or a person acting on their behalf) of a home rented out in exchange for a monthly sum of money.
Also called an inquilí or a llogater in Catalan. A person who pays a monthly sum of money in exchange for the use of a home.
An insurance policy through which an insurer covers a range of risks to which the insured person or their beneficiaries (if applicable) may be exposed. The insured person pays fees or premiums in return.
A group of people who form an organisation to protect the interests of a neighbourhood's residents. The activities of such associations include resolving disagreements between residents, seeking improvements in the neighbourhood and arranging local celebrations.
A guarantee through which a bank offers an assurance that a person is able to meet financial obligations.
In relation to housing, a guarantee through which one person offers an assurance that another person is able to pay rent or make mortgage repayments. The person who provides such a guarantee promises to take responsibility for the other person's debts in relation to the home to which the guarantee refers.