New constructions

Many people wonder how much it costs to build a house, especially in times like the current one, when we increasingly consider the possibility of moving to quieter areas where we can lead a less noisy life and enjoy lower density. of population. The first thing you should ask yourself regarding the price of a single-family home project is the cost per square metre of constructing the house. The normal thing is to oscillate in a range of between 800 and 1,500 euros per square metre built, without taking into account the cost of the land, but the cost of licenses, professional fees, materials and taxes. 

Madrid's Chamberí district is establishing itself alongside other areas in the capital, such as Salamanca, Centro and Chamartín, as one of the preferred destinations for developing new luxury developments, with homes costing more than €1 million, according to the real estate consultancy Activum Real Estate. Up to eight developments have high-end units, with the largest reaching offers of €1.7 million.

Mobile prefab homes are increasingly in demand in Spain. A clear example is the number of companies selling them, which grows every day. Some firms offer self-sufficient mobile homes built with 100% recyclable materials and cutting-edge technology. They are ideal for campsites or modular resorts and start at €49,900.

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.

In the world of new-build housing, there are two scenarios: buying a completed but unused house or buying off-plan. Although the latter case can be more cumbersome, it can be appealing when you have the right information.

Spain is preparing to lead the launch of a new concept of super-luxury housing in Europe.

One of the most essential documents for moving into and using a property is the so-called "licence of first occupancy".

In a prime location for living, where the Atlantic meets the island of La Gomera, AEDAS Homes is building Solum: 2, 3 and 4-bedroom flats and penthouses from €900,000 in an exclusive new luxury development in Playa de San Juan, in the west of Tenerife.

Buying new build property in Spain over the last two years has been quite the frenzy. Post-pandemic, consumers were more than willing to spend their built-up savings leading to two digit increases of property prices, particularly offplan.

When we look for our first home, we do so with the desire to find the magic formula of good, lovely and affordable.

Marbella, Benalmadena Costa and Estepona account for 72% of the new-build supply, according to Activum Real Estate Consulting in its latest study on the real estate scene in the Andalusian province. Up to May, more than 3,100 new homes had been sold, behind only Madrid, Barcelona and Alicante.

The price of new-build housing will continue its upward trend, rising by between 5% and 7% this year, even though the number of housing sales will experience a downward trend, adjusting by approximately 20% after a record year.

Terra Viva is the name the Saudi-based luxury real estate developer, DarGlobal, has given to its new project on the Costa del Sol in Malaga. The exclusive complex of 53 high-standing villas in Benahavis is valued at €282 million.

The Generalitat Valenciana (specifically the Department of Agriculture, Environment, Climate Change and Rural Development), has already issued the Partial Plan's "environmental and strategic statement" promoted by most of the land owners, members of a Grouping of Urbanistic Interest (AIU) that has b

The Spanish developer Aedas Homes sold nearly a third of its homes to foreign buyers in 2022, i.e. 28.7% of the developer's new customers were international, around 10 points more than in 2021.

Over the last few years, the construction landscape in Spain has changed considerably. Modular and prefab homes, a long-standing trend in countries such as the United States, have burst onto the scene, as many advantages are attributed to them.