Cost of building a villa in Spain

Author: Philip Mendez

Have you decided to move to Spain? Maybe build your dream Villa on the Costa Del Sol? Do you know the cost of building a Villa in Spain? Well, you are in the right place. In this article we are going discuss the cost of building a Villa, the plans you need, the expert and free advice before you make a decision, the potential pitfalls, financing the Villa build in Spain, getting panning not only for the design of the Villa build but also the amount of Villa you can build. And the plots for sale in Spain that you can build your dream Villa on.

Building a dream Villa is no easy task, firstly you need to navigate the red tape that is infamous in Spain, this is an exceedingly difficult thing to do especially if you do not speak Spanish. Dealing with the Spanish authorities can be troublesome, trying to find information regards the cost of building a Villa in Spain will surely create difficulties unless you use a company in the know-how of how to navigate The Spanish system.

Finding a plot to build your villa

Firstly, finding a plot to build your Villa. There are many plots available, literally hundreds, however you need to understand the legalities of the plot you may purchase. Each authority works very differently in the permitted boundaries of the proposed Villa you will build. the permitted size of the Villa in relation to the size of the plot purchased differs massively. can you build a basement, can you build a pool, can your Villa have a roof terrace, what is the maximum height of your Villa build, how many bedrooms are permitted, all relevant questions when deciding where to buy your plot of land. using a company in the know how to navigate all these potential problems is paramount.

At Equitas Property Spain we understand how each authority works, what will be permitted and how to get a positive result in planning permission.

How to finance your Villa build

Are you aware of how finance and Spanish mortgages work in Spain? The banks in Spain work very differently to most countries. The process, is a very personable one, having relationships with the banks managers and decision makers helps massively when requesting finance from the Spanish banks. this includes getting the planning permission needed to build your dream Villa in Spain.

Firstly, you need to own the plot before the bank will finance the Villa you wish to build. However, at Equitas Property Spain we can provide you with all the solutions with the key in hand project.

What is a key in hand project?

A key in hand project is a term used for the ability to enable building your dream Villa in Spain without any of the potential pitfalls you need to take care of yourself. Basically, we take care of everything for you. We show you the plots, we deal with the Spanish red tape, we deal with the financing, We help you with an architect, we help you decide the design of the Villa build in Spain, everything is taken care of for you. Your side of the bargain is to decide where you want your Villa building, where you wish your pool to be, the orientation of your Villa, the style of your Villa, the size of your Villa, the tiles you will have on the floor, the first class A rated energy systems, even the colour of your bathroom. Once you have chosen, you basically leave the rest to us, we will always keep you updated, then you receive the keys when the project is finished. The amount of stress taken from you is why we are here.

Can you provide an architect?

Yes, Within the price quoted, an architect will be provided who you will meet in person before you decide on the cost of building a Villa in Spain. the architect will explain the possibilities to build your Villa, the Villa designs, the height of the Villa, and give sound advice how the Villa build should look. This will maximise the potential of the design including all your own ideas and dreams. it is not always possible to build the vision you have in your mind and in almost all cases the architect can take your ideas and improve the design of your dream Villa.

What is the cost?

That is a tricky question, you can build a Villa in Spain relatively cheap including the plot of land depending where that plot is am your requirements for the Villa build. Inland, plots are much cheaper, and you would get a lot more plot for your money. Plots next to the coast, particularly in places like Marbella or Puerto Banus going to cost considerably more. The cost of building a Villa in Spain maybe similar from a construction standpoint, however, the plots will differ hugely in cost. We have projects ranging from 3/400,000 Euros, up to literally millions. It all depends on the budget that you have and the Villa you wish to build. That said, building your own Villa can be a very cost- effective way to acquire your dream home in Spain cheaper than buying a property already built.

And Villas already built very rarely hit the spot with the vision you have in your mind.

Contact Equitas Property Spain

To explain all the components off the cost of building a Villa in Spain we would have to write thousands of words to give you the outline what is possible. For us to explain to you Properly we recommend contacting us so that we can jump on a call or a video call to show you the possibilities. Even better would be to meet you in person, pick you up from the airport, show you the plots, meet the team, meet the architect, see the plots available, look at Villa projects being built as we speak, past projects and answered all of your questions face to face.