02 Jun 4 mistakes you should not make when building your luxury villa on the Costa Blanca
And the keys not to do them
Have you decided to build your luxury villa on the Costa Blanca? Congratulations! Good weather, great quality of life, the best Mediterranean cuisine and the sea at your feet!
But now that you have taken that step, I want to warn you of 4 aspects to take into account when building your luxury villa on the Costa Blanca if you do not want to regret it sooner or later.
Mistake 1: Search for materials online
There are many people who decide to search the internet for the materials they want to use for their luxury villa.
It is a possible solution.
However, it is not the best.
Keep in mind that the range of materials and qualities on the market is such that the time you can spend really finding out what is best for you can tend to infinity.
Not to mention the knowledge that must be had to evaluate each of them.
Furthermore, we must take into account the choice of some materials or others.
Obviously apart from aesthetic constraints, it will also depend on the design itself, the location or the construction methods that are finally used in the execution of the work.
Our recommendation, of course, is that you always have trusted professionals who combine and optimize all the variables that will intervene in your work if you do not want to be surprised.
Mistake 2: Choosing the cheapest providers
Be very careful with this point. It is a criterion that we all value when evaluating any acquisition. It is logical.
But faced with a project of this magnitude, I would not risk it… because the result can also be, let’s say… “cheap”.
If to buy a car you go to the cheapest option on the market, what type of car will you have? What is he going to offer you? Well that.
But beware.
This criterion also works in reverse, that is: the most expensive provider is not synonymous with being the best option.
The decision ‘matrix’ that we recommend to you at Baumooi.
That is why we encourage you to include in your “decision matrix” your own assessment of the supplier that is making the offer:
- Execution deadlines
- The exact list of the commitments it acquires
- Possible penalties for non-compliance
And of course, although this is of a more emotional nature:
- your own feeling about the provider. Trust your instinct.
Mistake 3: Not foreseeing certain expenses
This point is important, because sometimes we calculate the expenses, it fits us with the budget we have, and we trust ourselves.
However, two aspects of economic origin that have an impact on the construction of a work must be considered.
- Taxes: VAT, municipal licenses, professional fees (architect, technical architect, topographer, acoustic engineering or telecommunications depending on the municipality).
- Unforeseen events: The more complete the definition of the needs, the less unforeseen events will arise in the development of the works.
But it is true that, even if these are carried out with a high level of detail, there will always be some modifications to what was initially planned, and these modifications will normally imply some increase in costs.
How much do I have to reserve for these aspects?
Honestly, it cannot be estimated without detailed information. But from our experience, it is advisable to reserve between 17% and 20% of your budget for all this.
Error 4: Not taking into account urban regulations
Surely you have thought, a lot, about how many rooms you need.
How many bathrooms. What kind of kitchen or living room would you like?
The terrace with the best views.
A two car garage…
If we don’t dream, if we don’t imagine, if we don’t get excited… what is the point of any project in life?
But in construction there is a factor that can put limits on our desires, although for us at Baumooi they are not barriers: they are challenges that put our creativity to the test.
That factor is building regulations.
Urban planning regulations are very strict and determine, for example:
- the heights that a house can have
- the number of basements
- distances to property boundaries
- the location of the possible swimming pool
On the other hand, have you thought about orientation?
In any climate it is relevant, but in a warm climate like that of Alicante it is essential to achieve greater comfort and energy efficiency.
A flat roof, with two or four “aguas” (roof slopes in the office jargon) and as long as the regulations allow it, not only has an aesthetic effect, it also has comfort and energy implications.
Conclusion
I hope the information has been useful to you. If there is only one factor in which you had not fallen and it can help you in your work, this post will have been worth it.
And now you know: if you have any questions or queries, at Baumooi we will be happy to advise you.
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