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21/10/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 – 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀

We’ve been experiencing a construction boom in Spain for a number of years. Although there is evidence of slowing of sales volumes, the construction boom sees no signs of abating. The increased demand, full constructor order books and limited supply puts upward pressure on costs, as does inflation and the impact of global conflicts which effect supply of materials and increase energy costs.

This doesn’t mean that you can’t control costs, it simply means you need to work much harder to do so!

Having a proactive, visionary and experienced Project Manager on your team from the very outset is crucial during booming and inflationary times, as we need to implement multiple strategies, and build in cost control and contingency options into the process from the outset.

Contact us to find out more.

14/10/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤&𝗔 – 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆?

It certainly always should be cheaper to build you home than to buy an equivalent property. A recent article in Euro Weekly Newspaper suggested it could save you 13%, but with a tightly managed project, you could be looking at a saving of as much as 30%.

In most previous cases, land represents around 30% of cost, construction around 40% of cost, so if you’re a developer and you have a team that’s really on the ball, you have the potential to make a 30% gross profit, or as an end user you can save up to 30% on the cost of the property, compared to buying it completed.

Of course, every project is different and differing proportions will apply as savings or profit margins can be impacted by infrastructure overhead, strikes, materials shortages, contractor disputes or contingencies.

However, to ensure maximum cost efficiencies, you must do your design and definition homework ahead of time, map out the production process, agree the fundamentals and implement them with rigid agreements that can be regularly monitored throughout the process. Your Project Manager is there to clamp down on the process and help you control costs and maximize savings or profits.

Read the full article in the link in the first comment 👇 , or contact us to discuss how we can save you money and stress.

07/10/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 - 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀

It can be hard to find the information you need to make an informed decision on your next project. Our experts can cut through the noise and the confusion in an unfamiliar environment through strategic analysis and due diligence. Our detailed reports and practical recommendations will arm you with everything you need to move forward with confidence.

Find out more about how we can support you on our website.

Our experts can cut through the noise and the confusion in an unfamiliar environment through strategic analysis and due diligence.

30/09/2026

📢 In our latest blog, we’re sharing a real-life example which illustrates the importance of having a complete understanding of the land, planning position, technical constraints, construction risks and the commercial implications of the proposed scheme.

💶 Unfortunately, in this case, effective Spanish property development due diligence was not implemented and they paid the price for this oversight.

⚠️ We hope that by seeing what can happen when technical due diligence, design and construction procurement are not properly connected, you’ll avoid making the same mistakes.

📲 Please contact us to discuss how we can help you on your next project.

Learn why thorough property development due diligence in Spain matters, with a real-life case study showing how overlooked flood risk caused costly delays.

23/09/2026

𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 "𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆"?

Before you lay a single brick—or even finalize the purchase of a plot of land—you need a Feasibility Study.

This is a comprehensive, expert report that evaluates the site conditions, local zoning laws, realistic budget estimates, and potential risks. In short, it answers the ultimate question: "Can this project actually be built successfully, on time, and on budget?"

Skipping this step is the fastest way to encounter hidden costs. Don't guess with your investment. MDCI provides expert Feasibility Studies to cut through the noise and give you the facts before you commit. You can find out more about this service on our website, or contact us for more information.

Our project feasibility studies will ensure your project's success. Increase the ROI of your real estate project in Spain with our feasibility studies.

16/09/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗽 - 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲!

This may seem obvious, but here in Spain not all plots are clearly defined and over time there can be overlaps between yours and your neighbours’ plots on plans. Before you start planning you need to know exactly where your boundaries are.

If you have based your design and investment on a plot that hasn’t been correctly calculated, there will be serious consequences. If the architect based his design on wrong calculations and if this has been admitted for licenses, there will be many problems on the road to Registry. To correct this, you might not be able to construct the volume that you calculated.

Our recommendation? Use knowledgeable professionals right from the beginning to get the right information to be confident that your boundaries are correctly defined and any uncertainty or risks have been removed.

09/09/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 - 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲

When things are going wrong call in MDCI’s Project Rescue Team and let us help you to regain control and get back on track. Our skills, experience and proven track record makes us the perfect team to steer you to success and avert disaster.

Find out more about our Project Rescue service by clicking the link in the first comment 👇 , or contact us to find out how we can help you.

02/09/2026

Water shortages are common in Southern Spain, and to ensure sufficient supply even during drought conditions, desalination is a key technology.

We’re pleased to see that a large desalination plant project in Axarquía (Vélez-Málaga) is moving through the approval stage, and the preliminary design has been presented to the local authorities. This suggests commitment in the region to improving supplies through civil engineering projects. This project has been quoted to cost around €201 million and would be a very important construction project for the area.

At MDCI, we advise our clients about any possible issues with utilities, and keep our finger on the pulse with regard to upcoming infrastructure and developments. Knowing what’s in the pipeline and how it will shape certain areas, helps us to advise our clients on where to invest, and highlight potential risks such as lack of capacity on the grid, or possible issues with water supply.

Unfortunately, electricity infrastructure constraints are becoming increasingly common. Many existing systems in urban areas are now saturated, thus requiring new transformer stations to be implemented costing developers several hundreds of thousands extra. This is just one of the elements that we’re here to support clients to avoid.

Read the full article by clicking on the link in the first comment 👇

31/08/2026

Investing in Spanish property can be highly rewarding, but successful development requires much more than securing the right plot of land. Understanding the planning system, building a realistic programme and costings and assembling the right professional team are essential to protecting your investment.

At MDCI, we have spent more than three decades managing developments across Spain and beyond, delivering 126 projects in 10 countries and overseeing projects valued at more than €1.7 billion. During that time, we have seen first-hand the challenges international investors face and, more importantly, how they can be avoided, rectified and taken forwards on firm grounds.

Here are five of the most common lessons every overseas investor should understand before starting a development in Spain.

https://www.mdcispain.com/2026/property-development-in-spain/

Planning a property development in Spain? Discover 5 essential lessons international investors should know about land, planning, costs, timelines and project management.

24/08/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤&𝗔 – 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹?

That’s an important question! It can take anything from 3 months to over 12 months – depending on various factors affecting the location and where you are building.

Marbella is rather slow and in our experience a licence is taking between 10 and 12 months to come through. Mijas is even worse with wait times often being 14 months plus.

The best areas for processing licence applications quickly are Benahavis and Benalmadena, where you could get your licence within about 6-10 months, if your documentation is accurate and transparent.

A Top Tip is to use the Declaración de Responsable process to fast track the project.

The Declaración de Responsable is a streamlined and speeded-up building licence process, where the onus of responsibility falls on the Applicant (or his technical representative) to ensure that the works will be done complying with all the necessary building parameters and pertinent laws.

While it can be a time saver, your team must be very experienced and technically knowledgeable and skilled, so that you are confident that they know the building codes and the local restrictions and regulations inside and out.

You can find out more on our blog all about this system – link in first comment 👇 .

Please get in touch if you need help on where to build and how to speed up the process as much as possible.