Prefabricated houses are already established in the Spanish real estate market, which has seen the number of companies dedicated to their construction increase considerably in recent years. AcerOscuro is a modern, sustainable modular housing company, with prices ranging from 275,000 to almost 2 million euros.
Sustainable prefabricated houses in Spain
The structural basis of AcerOscuro's prefabricated houses is provided by shipping containers and galvanised steel extensions and reinforcements. By giving the shipping containers a second life as a home, the carbon footprint of building a house is considerably reduced, as they make use of an existing structure.
According to the company, steel structures are very versatile and strong with few architectural restrictions. "Insulation is one of the key parts of our prefabricated houses. We usually insulate the houses in excess of what is required by the regulations. In this way, the energy savings are more than noticeable in the first bills, and all the houses have an A energy rating", the company points out.
Homes that are built in a maximum of six months
Modular homes, as they are built in a factory, are always completed sooner than traditionally built homes. In addition, being in a controlled environment reduces risks, minimises any damage that may occur and, in general, the entire production chain is controlled with greater precision.
In the case of AcerOscuro, they claim that their prefabricated houses made from shipping containers are ready within 3 to 6 months after obtaining the building permit.
The firm offers pre-established models or the possibility of configuring the house to your liking. They stand out for having turnkey packs at a fixed price and all their houses have the cost of transport included.
How much does it cost to build a prefabricated house in Spain?
The price of a modular home in Spain depends on multiple variables. From the design, the company or the materials, everything influences its value. By way of summary, these are the factors that affect the price.
- The company that builds it
- Materials: wood, concrete, shipping containers, etc.
- Surface area: the larger the size, the higher the price
- Design
- Complexity of the plot and the works to be undertaken.
What is the VAT on a prefabricated house in Spain?
The VAT that a person who builds a prefabricated house will have to pay is 10%. This is known as "self-build VAT".
Modern prefabricated houses: prices and models
ADVIK II
The single-storey ADVIK II prefabricated house model has a living area of 95 m2, a covered terrace of 25 m2, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Turnkey price 275,000 euros + VAT (10%).
ANVIT III
This prefabricated house has a living area of 126 m2, three bedrooms, three bathrooms and an office. It is distributed on two floors, with a porch on the upper floor and a porch on the lower floor. Its turnkey price is 399,000 euros + VAT (10%).
Villa AAIFA III-IV
This modern prefabricated house has a surface area of 147 m2. It can be configured to have three to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. It is worth noting that it includes the construction of an infinity pool and a garage for two or three cars. The price is 424,000 euros + VAT (10%).
AAKAV III-IV
This two-storey prefabricated house has an area of 230 m2, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Its design is minimalist and stands out for its numerous large windows, which provides very good interior lighting. Its price is 585,000 euros + VAT (10%).
ARHAAN V
At almost two million euros, the AcerOscuro company offers this 579 m2 luxury prefabricated house. Distributed over two floors, it has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, gym, infinity pool and other exclusive facilities. Its price is 1.89 million euros + VAT (10%).
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