This manufactured homes they are gaining in importance. Their shorter execution times and outstanding qualities mean they are chosen ahead of conventional construction in some cases. Since they are cheaper, the price also affects. must not forget Current price of second-hand houses in SpainAccording to the monthly sales price report of pisos.com, it was 1,951 euros per square meter in August 2022.
Whether conventional or prefabricated, land selection is one of the key points What should be considered beforehand? build or install house. Despite the widespread belief that a choice has been made, prefabricated house loosens the requirements that the land must meet, in most cases the house is considered real estate, therefore that the site must meet certain urban characteristicsto which other topographical conditions are added.
The land where prefabricated houses will be built
In recent years, and especially since the pandemic, the installation prefabricated houses They have become an increasingly used alternative: they allow housing to be placed where we want it, often at a cheaper price than traditional structures. However, in the vast majority of cases the plot must be located on urban landIt is a feature that should be considered when choosing and will increase its price.
From a legal point of view, the land must be buildable as long as the house is considered real estate. Real estate means all houses, including prefabricated ones, that are fixed to the ground by foundations and/or need public resources (electricity, water, plumbing…) for their supply. The only option for installing the house on rustic terrain would be to choose a mobile home that is self-sufficient (portable).
If the house produced is real estate and therefore a buildable landThe plot marker must have certain requirements Technical Building Code (CTE) and regional regulations: supply of electricity, drinking water and lighting, draining to the sanitary network, access from asphalt roads…
Inside General city planning plan You can consult the municipality. soil cataloging. In the town planning file you can also find other data that will be useful to know the specific conditions that the construction must meet and the possibilities offered by the land: meters that can be built, the number of houses that can be built on the land, limits. and setbacks, among others.
In addition to being real estate, being in compliance with zoning and zoning regulations, It is necessary to have certain permits and work. to build a manufactured home. It is as if a conventional building, a project, a topographic and geotechnical survey, a building permit request from the City Council and then a first use license will be requested.
Topographic features for the installation of a manufactured house
In order for the prefabricated house to be installed, the land must have certain topographic features as well as complying with the specifications determined by the regulations. That’s why it’s necessary geotechnical and topographic studybecause it is necessary to know the type of soil, the water table and the acceptable tension of the land, among other parameters.
As considerations such as height and dimensions may or may not make installation feasible, it will be necessary to provide sufficient information about the house to be assembled to the professionals tasked with carrying out this work. a certain piece of land. Also depending on the results, some kind of foundation would be more appropriate.
On the other hand, depending on the topographic features, Installing a manufactured house on certain plots may be more difficult and expensive than others.. The slope of the land is an important detail in this regard. If the land is sloping, it will need to be leveled first, which will incur an additional cost, but it is also common for plots on flat land to have a higher price.