New constructions

Two relevant reports were missing, and both reached the City Council last January, favorable to the development proposal of the Benidorm Ensanche Levante Plan, which covers an area of 575,371 m2. This is the most important area that remains to be developed in the Levante area of Benidorm and where it is intended to build more than 2,000 homes and 20 hotels. From now on, another path begins, which may be long, in which the promoters must draft the urbanization and reparcelling project for the sector.

The developer sold more than 600 homes to international clients last year, 13% more than the year before. Although the Costa del Sol and Levante are the most in-demand areas with the most transactions, Aedas assures that Tenerife South has made its way as a new on-trend residential destination for foreign buyers, after capturing 6.4% of its operations. It is the fifth most prominent location, behind Malaga, Alicante, Valencia and Madrid.

The Room2030 project, designed by architect Sergio Baragaño in collaboration with ArcelorMittal's R&D centres, consists of modular units and prefab houses made in Asturias and ready in one day.

Sustainability and speed of construction are two of the attributes that define today's prefabricated houses. A clear example of this can be found in this 128-m2 home designed by Tini Living that was assembled in just 10 days in Barcelona. Another of its qualities is its efficiency and sustainability. It has large windows to optimise natural light, which considerably reduces energy consumption. As for the price, a project of these characteristics ranges between €1,800 and €2,000 per square metre.

Many people know what their dream home is like and wonder whether they should buy or build a house. Both options have pros and cons, and what you decide depends on your needs, preferences and budget. Examine the implications to make the right choice.

A large fire has destroyed two buildings of 14 and 9 floors and 137 homes in the Campanar neighbourhood in Valencia, Spain. The fire started around 5:30pm local time on Thursday 22nd February, however it is not yet known how the fire started.

New-build housing prices in Spain will continue to rise in the first part of the year (4.1%), although at a slower rate than in previous quarters, to settle at an average of €2,925/m2, according to Sociedad de Tasación (ST)'s outlook for the residential market.

A new residential project is coming to one of the main destinations on the Costa Blanca. This complex has almost 2,000 homes and an investment of close to €375 m, which will be located in Torrevieja.

Generally, whenever you want to renovate or carry out building work in your home, you need to apply for a building permit. Though some small renovations do not require any permit type, most do, and you must factor in this expense.

Spain has lived over the last eight years a giant property boom which has seen off-plan properties appreciating like there is no tomorrow.