If you are seeking a peaceful spot for your new Andalucia property in Spain, you could buy a plot of land and have an individual architect-designed house built espevcailly for you.  However, undertaking such a project is not a casual reponsibility. Red tape and the ways of doing business in Spain makes building a nightmare and fraught with problems.

Land cost varies depending on the area, e.g. from 35 - 120 Euro per square metre. Building costs start from about 300 to 700 Euro per square metre in tourist areas. The cost of land and labour have both fallen in recent years in many areas and it is now  possible to buy land and build a bigger villa for less than the cost of a secondhand property. Today, you can design your own home and at the same time ensure that the quality of materials and workmanship are top rate.

At the planning stage, take into account all the costs including extended services such as water, electricity and telephone to the property. Most Andalucia property in Spain quotes are estimates only and the cost can rise wildly due to contract clauses and changes made during your bFor the best results you will need to personally supervise it every step of the way or employ a technical architect or engineer to do it for you.