Modular houses are on everyone's lips and more and more is known about their previous factory construction, such as the high quality of their materials, delivery times and costs that are lower, but above all their greater energy savings and sustainability over the useful life. of the home as well as its construction.
prefabricated houses They are regulated under the same legislation as traditional constructions. That is, they are governed by the Building Planning Law (LOE) and the Technical Building Code (CTE).
The necessary licenses are the urban planning license, certificate of habitability, legitimizing the planning permits, the project and that it is suitable for residential use. It is considered a property, cemented to the ground with its first occupation license which is requested from the corresponding town hall when the work has already been completed. Like all houses, prefabricated houses must also be registered in the property registry, which is essential to rent or sell the home in the future or whenever you want.
Why rent a prefabricated house?
These are some of the main reasons why many people choose to rent a prefabricated house:
- Affordable cost. Prefabricated homes are usually cheaper than those built traditionally. This makes them an attractive option for those who are looking to invest and have no worries about their habitual residence and want to make that investment profitable.
- Quick installation. Prefabricated homes are built in factories, allowing for greater efficiency and speed in the installation process. This means that you can have a house ready to live in or rent in much less time than if you opt for a traditional construction.
- Personalized design. The customization in its design, distribution and finishes allows it to be adapted to the specific preferences and needs of the potential tenant.
- Technology in smart homes. Today's prefabricated houses are usually equipped with a set of systems and technologies capable of automating a home, through intelligent management of energy, communications, lighting, security and all the elements of a home or building with the in order to provide security, well-being and comfort.
How renting prefabricated houses works
The process of renting prefabricated homes is a relatively simple procedure. If you are an owner and want to rent your house, you should know that there is the option of renting the entire home or by rooms. This way, you can share your home with other people while they help amortize the investment or mortgage requested from the bank for its purchase.
Modular Home has experience in both cases. MH clients who buy a house from Modular Home who rent it later and others who live in their MH house who rent the excess space as living spaces, with a space for a living room-dining room-kitchen and sleeping area, leaving the tenant their privacy . There would be common areas outside the house such as the pool, barbecue, solarium and even a garage. At Modular Home we promote this interesting service called Modular Return, where we inform the client of all the possibilities of return on investment for the purchase of their prefabricated house.
Legal aspects to consider when renting a prefabricated house
If you want to rent your prefabricated house stably over a long period of time, simply You will have to comply with the following legal procedures in addition to writing a rental contract according to the regulations.
1. Property title
This document certifies that the apartment to be rented belongs to the owner in question. It can be certified with several documents, for example, the last IBI receipt or the deeds of the house.
2. Certificate of occupancy
The occupancy certificate is one of the mandatory requirements when renting a home. The habitability certificate confirms that a flat meets all conditions habitability techniques necessary and indispensable for someone to be able to reside in the home and, therefore, to be able to rent it.
3. Energy efficiency certificate
The energy efficiency certificate is required and it must be in force to rent a house. In addition, it reveals energy consumption, which can influence the tenant's choice.
Rent a prefabricated house as tourist accommodation
However, the requirements to convert your modular home into tourist accommodation are a little more demanding and depend on each community.
In the Community of Madrid, for example, you will need a responsible declaration to obtain your tourist license and comply with this series of requirements:
- These accommodations They must have at least a living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and 1 bedroom. To ensure the legality of tourist accommodation in which the kitchen and living room are combined with the bedroom, renting as studios is also allowed.
- The furniture and facilities of the home must be complete, must also include WiFi.
- There has to be a line telephone in case of emergency.
In addition, it is necessary to present a series of documents to obtain the tourist license.
- Housing project: An architect must sign the house plan for it to be valid.
- Certificate of occupancy: proves that the home is habitable and, therefore, meets the legal criteria to be so.
- Certificate of Suitability on Housing for Tourist Use: proves that the residence has the conditions for tourist use.
Is renting the most appropriate way to amortize my investment?
In general terms it will depend on your expectations and objectives. The rental market is booming, and demand in many regions is only increasing. If you are an owner and want extra income to make the investment of your prefabricated home profitable It is a more than adequate decision to make your home economically sustainable as well.
