Villas in a new development in Mallorca

The biggest disadvantage of building in Majorca is the price of land. On an island where the weather is mainly warm and sunny and the rocky landscape offers many spectacular views, prospective buyers must be willing to pay a high price to purchase a land plot for Majorca. The local residents of Majorca have been concerned for years over the effects of tourism on their lifestyle. Due to the fear of over development caused by tourism, the government of Majorca has placed some restrictions on the building of new villa developments. It is harder today to receive building permission than in the past. However, there are still land plots available for building. The residents of the island seem friendlier towards those wishing to purchase for their permanent residence than those seeking to rent to tourists.

Majorca New Villa Building Permission

There are laws in Spain regarding what land is available for new villa construction and the island of Majorca is no exception. Before purchasing a plot of land to build your new villa, be sure to obtain building permission, which is referred to as a ?licencia de obras?. You should factor the licencia de obras into your building costs. The size of your new Majorca villa will also be restricted by the amount of land you are able to purchase. Only a portion of the land you purchase can be used for building. Land set aside in Majorca where new building is allowed is called ?suelo urbano?. Make sure the land plot you buy to build on has available access to necessary utilities like electricity and running water. If you are not familiar with the laws regarding Spanish real estate, you will need to hire the services of a lawyer before building. It is also wise to have an architect and engineer involved in the planning to guarantee that all construction meets building codes and requirements.

Some Villa Examples in new developments: