Making the Right Choice
Both new builds and resale properties offer distinct advantages. Your decision depends on priorities: immediate availability vs customization, established locations vs modern amenities, and budget considerations.
New Build Advantages
Modern energy efficiency (lower bills), contemporary design, builder warranties (10 years structural, 3 years installations), quality fixtures, often includes pools/gardens, potential for customization, and phased payment during construction.
New Build Considerations
Construction delays are common, final product may differ from renderings, limited locations (developers need available land), less established communities, and you may need to wait 12-24 months for off-plan purchases.
Resale Advantages
Immediate availability, established neighborhoods, often more character, negotiation potential, what you see is what you get, and typically more central or prime locations where new construction is limited.
Resale Considerations
May need renovation or updating, no builder warranty, potentially higher maintenance costs, older building standards, and thorough due diligence essential to uncover issues.
Cost Comparison
New builds: 10% VAT + 1.5% stamp duty. Resale: 6-10% transfer tax depending on region. Legal and notary costs are similar. Factor renovation budgets for resale if needed.
Making Your Decision
Consider your timeline, tolerance for uncertainty, location priorities, and whether modern specifications or established character matters more. There's no universal answer—only what's right for your situation.
Aviso importante
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