In this article, we will talk about how to save the build a house. Also, we will discuss some of the advantages of building a house versus buying a home already built or second-hand, and the phases of the same.
The fact of building a house from scratch, it offers us numerous benefits as a design suited to your tastes and needs, set a budget, and in addition, you'll be able to reduce your monthly spending by investing in a construction-oriented energy efficiency.
In this post, we delve into:
Phases that you'll encounter in the construction of your home
In the first place, it is necessary to know that the project of construction of a home, it can take between 12 and 18 months. Being aware that it is a complicated process that requires time and patience but you'll get a great satisfaction. Broadly speaking, the stages that you have to overcome in order to have your home are:
- Search land for the construction of the building.
This phase can last between 3 and 6 months, although depending on the case, can last up to a year.
- Ask at your bank for a loan "autopromotor"
If you do not have the necessary financial resources, you'll need to apply for and obtain a mortgage loan. But it is important that you discuss it first with various entities to know what money accounts, and which are the conditions of each entity.
- Hiring an architect of confidence to design the housing.
This part is very important and you should give it time, keep in mind that what is not is in the plane is not built up and then you're going to live in this house for a long time. Do not let yourself be guided in this phase for the price since you get what you pay if you are not well designed
- To process the work permit.
This procedure can take between 3 and 6 months so don't despair, because the bureaucratic takes his time
- Hire the construction company.
If you have not opted for the option turnkey, after you have your finished project, and the construction license to point out you'll have to find a construction professional and do not leave your project to any
- Construction of the house.
Last phase and the most headaches can give you if you don't I've done case to choose the architect and the builder.
How to save on construction costs?
Now that you know the necessary steps for the construction of a house, we focus on what's most important: how to save money when building a house. And save we refer you to optimize your budget, that is, we seek a long-term savings and not immediate savings, which in the long run we are quit expensive.
Savings in the pre-construction phase
- Define your budget.
It is necessary to establish a budget before you start the project so as not to incur unnecessary expenses, and this will have to do in the phase in which you go to talk with the banks.
- Define your needs.
What do you need to live? How do you want your house? What stays would you like to have?
Plasma all these ideas on a piece of paper and arrange them in order of their relevance to the project. Keep in mind that the architect is essential to know these needs to properly define your project
- Simplifies your needs.
Check out everything listed in the previous point and simplified. Ask yourself if what you've written down is necessary, if you could live without it or if it will really improve your life. A phrase that we say a lot is that everything Pinterest does not fit in your property and if you are thinking of building your house you know what I'm talking about. You think that you have to follow a line of harmony in the whole house and you can't go wanting to jump off of styles in each room or part of the housing.
- It saves in the finishes.
The finishing is something that is generally paid a lot of attention and where we are willing to invest more money. Basically we invest money in that which is seen more but you have to take into account certain details:
- A material is more expensive, does not mean that you are better or of higher quality. Many times we pay for the brand name or design.
- The finishing is something that can be changed. Then, if you don't have much budget, you can use just cheaper. And later, when you have already saved, you can change them.
Savings in the project phase
- Hire an architect before you buy the plot.
To choose a plot proper, it is necessary to take into account many factors and if you're not an expert on the subject, you can spend some detail. Therefore, it is better to have the help and opinion of a professional. What has happened to us to get to a customer with a parcel that you could not fit the design that you wanted, others you had conditions for costa, easements for power lines, construction works on the street in steel or paved, others could not be constructed directly. Beware of this point before you buy the plot everything is solventable.
- Hire good employees.
As it is necessary, a good architect, the choice of good employees is a key factor to save money.
It is essential that you have experience and enough knowledge to cope with any unforeseen event or challenge. In addition, we aim to be flexible, proactive and, of course, honest.
- Deletes the walls.
To design an open plan space as the fewer partitions have to build, the more money you will save and greater flexibility for your design.
The division of the spaces that can be done using different floors, furniture or even changes of level in the floor or ceiling.
- Minimalism.
It is a style that is very fashionable and consists of building with simple lines, removing all those elements that are not essential, such as materials, decorations, or more complex shapes.
- Multifunctional spaces.
You can take advantage of the same space for several uses, reducing the total amount of space you need to live.
Think if a common space can meet your needs adapting to such use from time to time, that is to say, if I want to have a firm: can I make a room with built-in wardrobes for a walk-in closet to an office?
In addition, the spaces for circular the house must be righteous and necessary to save m2 and optimize the movement of the inhabitants, we speak of corridors, stairs or space without the furnishing of each room.
- Group the bathrooms, kitchen and laundry.
Bathrooms, toilets, kitchens and laundries can be put in neighboring areas, or within walking distance. So we can reduce the number of drops, the length of the pipes and the number of ducts for the hot and cold water.
- Bioclimatic design.
A bioclimatic design seeks to take advantage of all the resources available in the environment, such as solar, wind, or the use of local materials.
Invest in a bioclimatic design and in an eco-friendly house assumes a long-term savings.
- Compares budgets.
Ask for several quotes before hiring a construction company and compare them. Even though it means an effort and extra time, it is a decision that will save you a lot of money.
Remember: do not choose only a function of price, we have already seen that there are other factors more important.
- Choice of the builder.
The construction is a key asset in the construction of a house that will be in charge of managing your money, so it is important to keep these tips in mind:
- Ask for recommendations to friends and acquaintances.
- Looking for previous work and visit them, see the finishes and details, and if their style matches your idea of project..
- Investigating your career, and financial solvency.
- Ask for advice from the architect and the co-workers.
- Permissions.
Before you start the work, it will be necessary to have all the permits in order. If not, we may incur in the stoppage of the work and high fines.
- Insurance.
Make sure that all the recruited professionals have civil liability insurance. In addition you also have to be yours, because as a developer you have responsibilities if you sell after your home.
Savings in the construction phase
- Do not make last-minute changes.
Everything you want to include in the project-do that before you ask for budgets. If not, you'll have to accept the price set by the constructor already contracted to carry out the desired change.
- Don't pay to the builder until the architect can certify the work done.
The contract shall stipulate the deadlines in which you are going to make the payments. Normally, they tend to be a month, but that will depend on the agreement you make.
Once agreed terms of payment, the contractor must submit to the architect the invoices corresponding to the period.
When the architect receives the invoices, checks that it reflects the work performed and the cost of the same.
If you see that everything is correct, certifies the invoice and the customer shall proceed to the payment within the prescribed period.
Remember: Don't pay anything without the approval of the architect.
Saving energy efficient homes and Living Kits
We know that building a house from scratch involves a lot of effort and work, and though we've given you the guidelines to carry out, Living Kits is postulated as being the best option to build your home from scratch based on your ideas, tastes and needs.
From Living Kits bet for the efficient homes they bring a great energy saving, not only for the benefits it brings to our clients but also because we are committed to sustainability and respect the environment.
If you want to know more about the construction of efficient homes, or you are interested in to tell us about your project, please contact us by clicking here.
