If you are currently searching for a new home in Spain, a new build property is a great option to consider.
Below we have listed just some of the benefits of buying a new build property in Spain…
It will save you money
Yes, you read that right! Buying a new build property in Spain will save you money on your energy bills.
Did you know that all new homes developed in Spain must have an A or B energy certificate? Thanks to the use of modern materials and smart appliances, new buildings insulate heat far better than homes built in the past, meaning new build properties require less energy to heat.
You may think that this isn’t important in a hot country like Spain, but houses can get very cold in the winter months and older properties do not retain the heat very well, resulting in high electricity or gas bills.
New build properties also often feature state of the art air conditioning systems which will come in very handy in the summer months, and need less maintenance than systems you will find in older homes.
No renovations or repairs needed
Most new build villas and apartments in Spain are ready to move straight into and feature a modern finish. You get a stylish home right from day 1 without the need to do any renovation work or even decorating.
On the other hand, if you decide to buy an older property you may find that you need to undertake some work to get the property to meet your requirements. It may need some modernising, need some repairs, or perhaps it was built using outdated technologies and could need significant renovation soon. New build properties typically come with warranties, protecting you from major defects for a specified period.
Something to think about while you are conducting your property search.
Customise to your needs
When buying a new build property the developers will often give you the option to personalise your new home, with the choice of things like flooring, kitchen and bathroom tiles and units, furniture, and even the layout.
By choosing a new build property in Spain you really could end up with the home of your dreams.
A more convenient layout
It’s common for older homes in Spain to feature a particular layout, which you may not be accustomed to. For example, traditional Spanish bedrooms were made as small as possible because it was believed that other activities, such as watching TV, should be performed in the “salon” (what the Spanish call a living room combined with a dining area.)
However, thanks to the growing popularity of Spanish property around the world, local developers are now catering for foreign buyers with much more impressive bedrooms and general living space.
Buying a home in a new development will give you a familiar and convenient layout that will better suit your preferences.
Better location, facilities and surrounding infrastructure
Property developers tend to pick locations with great schools, good roads, and overall great places to live. If you buy into the development, you’re buying into an area that has essentially been scouted for you, saving you a step in evaluating a new investment.
You will find depending on the type of development, communal pools and resident gyms with apartments and private pools with villas
Often you will find also new shops, restaurants and bars being built near popular new housing developments, so you can be confident you will have lots of great amenities on your doorstep.
Higher resale value
New build properties tend to be in higher demand from foreign buyers, and as such retain their value more easily than older homes.
Should you need to sell your home in Spain in the future, you are more likely to get a better price for a property that is less than 10 years old, as well as more interest from potential buyers.
If you are currently looking for a home in Spain and are interested in a new build, take a look at our selection of new build properties here.
