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Self-build mortgage in Spain: financing a house that does not exist yet

What Spanish banks ask for, how much they really lend, how the money is released against site certificates, and the five mistakes that sink a self-build mortgage before it starts.

October 13, 2026FinancingSelf-buildCosts

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October 12, 2026TimberRegulations

Timber houses in the Valencia region: what changes there

Mediterranean climate, climate zone B3, termites, permits under Valencian planning law and real council timelines. What has to be solved differently to build a timber house in Valencia, Castellón or Alicante.

October 11, 2026CostsSelf-build

What a 100, 150 and 200 m² house costs to build

Three budgets broken down item by item, with VAT, permit, design and service connections included. And why the price per square metre falls as the house grows.

October 10, 2026TimberEfficiency

Living in a timber house all year round, from the inside

Cold, heat, noise, bills, maintenance, insurance and resale. What really changes in the day-to-day of a timber house compared with a brick one, with no varnish.

October 9, 2026RegulationsSelf-build

Prefab, modular or industrialised: what each one means

Three words the industry uses interchangeably that mean different things for price, permits, mortgages and how much of the design you can change. Explained without the marketing.

October 7, 2026CostsSelf-build

How much does it cost to build a house in Spain? 2026 guide

What it really costs to build a detached home in Spain: price per square metre, the nine budget items, taxes and permits, and what almost every quote leaves out.

October 6, 2026TimelinesRegulations

How long does it take to build a house? Real timelines

From first drawing to keys: how long each stage takes, how long the building permit really takes, what Spanish law says about administrative silence and why dry construction cuts months off the calendar.

October 3, 2026TimberRegulations

Timber houses: fire, damp and durability

Do they burn? Do they rot? Do they last less than brick? What the Spanish Building Code requires of a timber-framed home, with the actual figures and articles.

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