Have you always dream of having a house under the sun?
If you are considering to have your own house built we will help you to design it and to make it real.
THE PLOT
Buying the plot is the first step in building a house.
The plot you choose will be really important when building your future home. It will define the size of the construction that you can build and it will effect the distribution. It will also determine the orientation of the house, and this will have an impact on its insulation among other things.
Depending on the location of the plot, there will be different regulations which can limit the design, height, use of certain materials, etc.
The advice of an architect is essential to know the technical conditions and the possibilities of the land.
THE COST
Which factors make the different between prices in construction?
Type of construction: An individual house, an apartment.
General Market situation. A buoyant market or in recession.
Access to site. How easy is getting to the plot.
Site topography. Building a property on a sloping plot will cost more than on a flat one.
Exact location of the site. There are price variations according the town or city where you build.
The type of foundations. It is related to the site topography but it is also different if you want to have a basement or not.
Excavation. The excavation is cheaper in soft sand than in rock.
House shape. It makes a difference between having a more extended fundation or a compact construction.
Number and size of bathrooms. Bathrooms and kitchens are usually the most expensive rooms in the construction.
Finishes. The quality of the finishes.
Type of structure. Concrete, wood, metal.
Installation services. If you want special installations, it will increase the budget.
Type of façade, windows and doors.
THE DESIGN
AND
THE CONSTRUCTION
Once you have your plot, you will be interested in the construction process, from the first idea until you move in your new home.
We have tried to summarise frequently asked questions and concerns that you may have if you are thinking of building your new house.
For every specific case, we can guide you through the process, so do not hesitate to contact us to ask about your project or idea.
Here you will read about the steps you will need to follow to make your idea real, you will also get to know about some services related to new construction that you should consider and other aspects that you should think about.
Before you can start building your house, you need to get some building permits. You will read here more about the different licences and when you need to ask for them.