When we make the decision to purchase a Modular house, The first thing that comes to mind is the hope of forming a new home. Afterwards, you'll likely feel a little overwhelmed by the construction timelines, the design process, building it from scratch, and the work it will take to decorate it to your liking.
However, one of those factors that we do not always take into account but that is crucial is that of permits and licenses. Building a new home anywhere in Spain is a process that requires meeting all prerequisites to even start the project.
Once you have been able to get started, You will have to supervise that everything is developed according to the regulations and that it complies with the necessary regulations. Don't worry, as companies like Modular Home help you and supervise the entire process to ensure that you don't have any problems. Next, We tell you everything about what permits are needed to install a prefabricated house.
Importance of preliminary studies
Before starting any procedure, It is important to carry out a series of preliminary studies to ensure that your project is viable and meets all requirements. These studies include:
Geotechnical study
This study is key to knowing if the land on which you want to build your home has sufficient quality to execute the project. The experts will go to the land and carry out a series of drillings to analyze it later in a laboratory and certify the type of land, consequently it will be possible to know what type of foundation must be executed to support the structure of the modular home.
Topographic study
The topographic survey consists of accurately measure a piece of land, determine its real surface, indicate its specific location and mark the location of elements that surround it, whether natural such as trees, rocky areas or urban areas such as road signs, electrical connections, etc.
After this measurement, the surveyor completes the topographic survey, which consists of represent on a plane, 2D and 3D, all the data collected on the plot. Ultimately, the topographic report is made up of all the coordinates collected on the ground and the corresponding plans.
Legal requirements and necessary permits
Once you know that the terrain It has all the necessary requirements to build, You will have to ask an architect to carry out the housing project and go to the Town Hall of the town where you are located to request the proper permits and licenses.
Planning/construction license
The urban planning license is the document that authorizes the construction of a house on a certain piece of land. It must mainly take into account the construction project, the municipality's regulations, in addition to the technical observations that the municipal technician requires regarding the sanitation network, exterior urbanization that condition the construction.
The work project must be prepared by a registered architect and must comply with urban planning regulations Township. It must also include a descriptive report, budget and specifications.
We cannot forget the following plans necessary for the project:
- Location plan: Shows the location of the modular home on the land.
- Blueprints of the floor: They show the distribution of the rooms in the home.
- Elevation plans: They show the facades of the house.
- Section drawings: They show the cross sections of the house.
Once you have submitted the application, the technical department must review your project and ensure that the conditions of the urban planning sheet for the area and locality are met.. If the application is approved, the town hall will give you the planning license.
Associated taxes and fees
The taxes that must be paid for the construction of a modular house are the following:
- Value Added Tax (VAT): VAT is an indirect tax that is applied to the consumption of goods and services. The VAT tax rate for the construction of a home is 10%.
- Tax on constructions, installations and works (ICIO): The ICIO is a local tax that is applied in the execution of construction works, theoretically between 2-4% maximum of the PEM (Material Execution Budget). In addition, some town councils charge a fee called Project Study, to complement the ICIO, a percentage that may vary between different town councils.
- Real estate tax (IBI): The IBI is a local tax that is applied to the ownership of real estate. The IBI tax rate varies depending on the locality. You will begin to pay it annually once you have completed the work, the first occupancy license or certificate of occupancy granted by the town hall and the property registered in the Property Registry.
Post-construction procedures
Once your modular home is built, you will need to carry out the following procedures:
- Registration in the Cadastre: Mandatory procedure for all properties. The cadastre is a public record that contains information about real estate.
- Registration in the Land Registry: This is a voluntary procedure, but recommended. The Property Registry is a public registry that contains information about real rights over real estate.
- Contracting home insurance: This is a policy that covers damage that may occur to the home and its contents.
Urban and regional regulations
In Spain, the standards that regulate the construction of housing are of a local, regional and state nature.
Local Urban Planning Regulations
Local urban planning regulations are those that regulate land use and construction in each municipality. It is the regulations that applies directly to the construction of a modular house. Its requirements include the use of the land, the dimensions of the home, the distances from the limits of the plot or the maximum height of the home.
Building Planning Law
The Building Planning Law (LOE) is a state regulation that establishes basic safety and habitability requirements that all buildings must comply with.
Technical Building Code
The Technical Building Code (CTE) is a technical document developed by the LOE. It is divided into three basic documents: the Basic Structural Safety Document (DB-SE), the Basic Use and Accessibility Safety Document (DB-SUA) and the Basic Health Document (DB-HS).
Steps for installing a prefabricated home
If you would like to build a modular home with the best conditions, First you will have to choose the land, make sure it meets the requirements, prepare the construction project, obtain permits, manufacture and implement the home at the installation site.
Manage the construction of your modular home with Modular Home
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