Back in 1995, Eric Muller and Paula Tempelaar arrived in Marbella from the Netherlands with their family. They were determined to find their dream home, a perfect Marbella new build for sale. Unable to source exactly what they were looking for Eric and Paula decided to design and build their dream house and subsequently launched Andara Villas. If you are already familiar with the story of Andara’s inception, you will also know that today they are award-winning property developers, advisors and high-end real estate agents.
What does this have to do with your property search? Quite simply, if you are looking for the perfect home for your family or want to build the ultimate investment property, designing and building a custom home could be the answer.
Purchasing any property (be it off-plan or already built) or designing and building your own custom property is a huge decision that will dramatically impact your life. As with all important decisions, it’s crucial to consider all angles. Here are some helpful hints to start your research.
Buying property in Spain
The decision to purchase a property is usually made with the heart not the head within a matter of minutes. It is easy to fall in love with a mansion in Marbella if it already exists. You can touch and feel the quality of the architecture, fixtures and finishes and envisage the luxury lifestyle you could enjoy. And there is no need to get involved in the nitty-gritty decisions, planning permissions, utility installation etc. Don’t forget, when a commercial developer builds a property, it will be completed to their specifications. However, you could consider a full renovation to add your own stamp.
Benefits of custom property in Spain
If you have a picture in your mind of the fantastic lifestyle you want to live; sea views, location; swimming pool; basement; cinema or Spa. It can be difficult to compromise, particularly at the luxury end of the property market.
Bespoke real estate
The question is, why put yourself in the position of competing for the highly prized luxury properties for sale in Marbella and the wider Coast, when you could change your life by building your own home. No compromises in the orientation, layout, architecture or fixtures and fittings. Every room will be carefully considered, leaving no unnecessary features. Everything from smallest to the largest details will be designed in accordance with your requirements, standards and taste.
Sustainable building
You get to decide how green your home will be. As the client, you can create a healthy and energy efficient home, free from toxic products and processes, in the long-term saving money on energy bills. You can ensure that the right products to ensure longevity are used.
Project management
One of the golden rules of successful property development is to contract the services of experienced property advisors and developers who can manage the project from start to finish. In the case of Andara, this could include helping you to find the perfect plot of land and advising you on the costs of building a property in Spain. These can include taxes, site clearance and preparation etc.
Your project manager can also recommend and liaise with the architects, builders and help you to deal with all of the bureaucracy involved in property development. Their job is to ensure your original vision is realised and that it is delivered on time and within budget. If you can work to your budget without too many curveballs, you will already be on target to make a profit as soon as your home is finished.
Before you make a decision as to the best route for you, speak to a professional property advisor with experience of managing custom property projects and luxury property sales. An experienced luxury real estate agency should be able to advise and assist with all aspects of the purchase, from the initial call through to collecting the keys and beyond. This should also include assistance should you find a property that you would like to renovate.
If you would like more information about Andara Villas’ real estate development services or assistance in finding the perfect luxury property for sale in Marbella, contact Eric and Paula on info@andaravillas.com.