If you are ready to move out of your parents' house, and you are looking at houses or apartments that meet your needs, a big question is, buy an already built house, or invest in a lot and build?

Here we comment on the most important factors in making this decision.

Time factor: it depends on your situation, but time is a big factor.
Building: you have to think about the time it takes to find land in the ideal location, the coordination and design phases with the architect, then the time to apply and get permits, and so on. The whole process of starting construction is long. It can take several months or even more than a year.

Built: If you have found a house in the location you like, it has the dimensions and design you prefer, and you have the money, you should be inclined to choose this house. If you are sure, you can decorate and occupy it right away! Also, you will avoid dealing with architects, builders, masons which can be stressful and time consuming.

At Condominio El Canal, we pre-sell and then we build. What does this mean? When you buy with this type of developer, what you are offered is the lot, five types of models (houses, apartments, there are many different models at the moment), and the guarantee that in six months it will be built. Basically, we build for the client, we offer designs, architects, and everything that building from scratch involves, all guided from the time the buying process begins. There are some flexible elements such as floor colors and colors of kitchen and bathroom furniture, as well as options to modify some details.

Spatial factor:

This is subdivided into two: location and size.

Location refers to the geographic point where you live, the distance you are from your work, your friends and family, your routines or activities, supermarkets and other necessities. There are locations that offer natural surroundings, there are locations that offer proximity to amenities. In Grecia, we have the views of different mountain ranges and also the Poas volcano. Right now Free Trade Zones are being built in different parts of Greece, and there are more and more supermarkets and restaurants in the area.

In the process of creating homes and offering a new lifestyle, we use the natural environment to create a space of peace and recreation. We are outside the Greater Metropolitan Area but close enough to be able to work or visit if necessary. Many people commute to San Jose from Grecia for work on a daily basis. It is tiring (considering the traffic and travel time) but it is possible. Also nowadays some people have the flexibility and the option to work from home.

The size of the house, in relation to the size of your family, is very important. If you live alone, it is enough to have your bedroom, your kitchen, a bathroom and a space for work or recreation (TV room). At El Canal, we offer houses of five sizes with different dimensions.

The 1-story house on a small lot with dimensions of 137^m2 of construction with 20^m2 of garden, enough for a family of two or three, which has:

-3 bedrooms

-2 bathrooms

-1 parking for two cars

The 1-story house on large lot with dimensions of 190^m2 of construction with 57^m2 of garden, enough for a family of three to five, which has:

-3 bedrooms

-3.5 bathrooms

-1 parking for two cars

The 2-story house on a small lot with dimensions of 183^m2 of construction with 49^m2 of garden, enough for a family of three to five, which has:

-3 bedrooms

-2.5 bathrooms

-1 parking for two cars

The 2-story house on a large lot with dimensions of 248^m2 of construction with 103^m2 of garden, enough for a family of four to six, which has:

-3 bedrooms

-2.5 bathrooms

-1 parking for two cars

Another great advantage of buying a built home is that it comes with the land. When you make the purchase, the property comes with it, which is a whole process if you are not looking to build. You would be saving yourself the search, purchase and paperwork of getting your own land. The sale value includes the value of the land.

3. Economic factor: this factor is important since the purchase of a house is a large investment and a step that will open a new chapter in your life. Currently, we work with the banks BAC, Davivienda, Banco Nacional, among others for mortgage loans.

You have to consider that a new house like the ones we offer will have no repair costs in the first years. Since they are brand new, you should not consider this expense. The houses have reinforced concrete walls, asphalt tile roof and PVC windows. The windows are large and wide to allow access to natural light. They also come ready with the Euromobilia water system, electricity and kitchen, all installed and ready to use.

If you already know you want a house or apartment and you don't have time for construction and the whole planning process, you like the location of our condo, you have good credit and financing options, and you like our current products, this is probably the right decision. Buying your home (or apartment) built, or well, in pre-construction, may be just what benefits you at the moment.

Sources :

-https://www.homify.com.mx/libros_de_ideas/2787926/construir-o-comprar-casa-que-es-mejor

- https://www.arquitecturasimple.com/comprar-o-construir-la-mejor-opcion/

- http://blog.vive1.com/ventajas-comprar-casa-nueva