{"id":1376,"date":"2021-07-27T18:10:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T17:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.listproperty4free.com\/blog\/?p=1376"},"modified":"2021-07-27T18:10:10","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T17:10:10","slug":"top-5-tips-for-building-your-own-home-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.listproperty4free.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/27\/top-5-tips-for-building-your-own-home-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tips for Building Your Own Home in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you are planning to build your own home in Portugal, you need to be aware of the documents and procedures that you need to undertake. The following will help you understand what documents you will need for construction permits to build your own home in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There may be some cases where an application for construction permits is not required, such as when building with temporary materials or when reconstructing existing buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Find the right location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Portugal is a small country and it may be more difficult to find a suitable location than you imagine. if you are thinking to be building your own home in Portugal you may already have a nice region in mind that you like most. But don’t overlook the hidden jems Portugal has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some regions that are more affordable than others, some are actually not far from the beach and mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Apply for a planning permission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is absolutely mandatory and will save you from potential problems later on. But don\u2019t worry there is offices out there who are specialized in helping you in this process, such as an architectural office. Hiring an architect in Portugal is not as expensive as you might think. Depending on the size of your project it can cost you as little as 10 \u20ac per square metre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Find and hire an architect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It might seem like an unnecessary expense, but it will make your life much easier in the long run by ensuring that everything gets done correctly, within budget and on time. Also, the architect in Portugal<\/a> can design your home in a way that will actually save you money, in the end you probably pay the same that you would have without an architect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Consider buying land<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are only looking to build a home for yourself in Portugal, then make sure you look in the area that is right for you and have everything nearby that you will need. Also, it is important to check if the land is suitable for construction. If you buy a land in Portugal<\/a> that is located in an estate make sure to check the estate rules \u2013 sometimes there are rules regarding colours of the house or windows or the roof needs to have a certain colour and angle\u2026 etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Speak to a solicitor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Better safe than sorry. Getting legal advice will help you to understand the procedure involved and be aware of potential pitfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: Building Your Own Home in Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With these few simple steps you can be building your own home in Portugal and invest in the healthy and growing housing market of sunny Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Image by Steffen Zimmermann on Pixabay <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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