Category: Real Estate

by MDCI Project Managers / on 20 April, 2023

How to select residential land and build a property in Spain

We are seeing a growing interest in building a luxury villa on the Costa del Sol from “normal” property buyers struggling to find what they want to buy due to lack of stock. Following the pandemic, the real estate market has been responding to
by MDCI Project Managers / on 29 March, 2023

Mistakes with building licences in Spain.

We recently had an assignment where we were called in to provide a chartered surveyor report on a delayed villa construction. This is a great example of the consequences that can be felt if you declare your project as a minor rather than a
by MDCI Project Managers / on 28 February, 2023

How to get finance for building projects in Spain?

Spanish banks are quite complex when it comes to attempting to gain their finance for projects. We recommend preparing well in advance, as the successful disbursements of loaned funds may still be many months away. They require a lot of documentation that may take
by MDCI Project Managers / on 10 January, 2023

Why do you need a Project Feasibility Study?

Without a feasibility study it is very difficult to create a realistic project plan and a budget which factors in all potential issues. On larger, more complex projects such as large developments, residential complexes or hotels, there are even more things to consider and
by MDCI Project Managers / on 25 May, 2022

Property Investment in Spain

As project developers in Spain, we often work with investors to maximise the value of their project, ensure that budgets and timelines are hit and that all stakeholders are informed throughout. We will also work with developers from the very earliest stage to ensure
by MDCI Project Managers / on 27 April, 2022

A Day in the Life of a Project Developer.

Many people ask us what a Project Developer does and why they are an important part of any construction project, big or small. As they are involved with so many things, have so many different roles from the beginnings of a project through to
by MDCI Project Managers / on 18 March, 2022

Common issues when building a luxury Villa in Spain

Building your own luxury villa in the sun is a dream for many. People imagine the property that they have always wanted, built to their own exacting standards, to allow them to holiday, live, or retire in style. They want to live the dream,
by MDCI Project Managers / on 20 September, 2021

The lowdown on gaining building licenses

Many people don’t realise, but any building work that you do within your Spanish property requires a building licence of some kind. These must be applied for and are issued by your local Town Hall. For small remedial works within an existing property which
by MDCI Project Managers / on 17 June, 2021

The value of 30 years’ experience in Project Management

Construction projects are complex and feature so many aspects which require management and supervision. Red tape must be navigated and suppliers and construction teams kept on track to get the result you want. Even before you start building you will encounter difficult situations and