Is it better to buy or build a house? Some considerations

• 4 basic considerations
• Space you need for your new home
• Custom design
• Hybrid example of land with house

If you are considering whether to build your own home or buy an existing home in Andorra, read on: here are some considerations to keep in mind.

What is the difference between buying or building a house?

If you have this question, you can try to look for several options of each type, analyze them and see which one best suits your needs, preferences and expectations for your next home.

4 basic considerations in choosing whether to buy or build a home

The 4 main considerations are time, space, budget and design.

Time to buy or build a house

In case of buying an already existing house, from the moment the decision is made until you can move in there is a short period of time. However, if you decide to build your own house, then you will need more time until you can live in it.

Example of a new and finished house for sale

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Space you need for your new home

Your next home should meet the needs and expectations of your family, now and in the future. So, you can choose to buy a house with a space accordingly, or to build your own house and determine the total space and distribution of the spaces according to your preferences.

Budget to buy or build a house

Which offers better value for money, buying or building a home? In both cases, the budget will vary depending on the following factors:

• The square footage.
• The quality of the finishes.
• The energy efficiency.

Custom design

If you decide to build your own house, the great advantage is that you can choose the land, the location, the distribution of the space, the materials, the finishes and, in short, from the structure to the small details. Even if it requires more time, it will allow you to have the house of your dreams.

Furthermore, if you choose good insulation and energy efficiency in the choice of materials and finishes, you can have a more ecological house and achieve great economic savings in the long term.

And if we decide to build a house? Buy a land or a house under construction

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, in addition to the option of buying a piece of land and building your house on it, you can also buy a piece of land with a house under construction; a more frequent hybrid solution than it seems.

For example, a land with a structure of a built house and a facade (therefore, with less investment of time until you can live in the house) but with the advantages of being able to choose the interior distributions, materials and finishes in a completely customized way, to your taste.

Hybrid example of land with house under construction

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