10 Key Steps To Build A House

 

Do you dream of having your house built? Only here, between the land choice, that of the builder, the administrative procedures, and the financing, do you not know where to start. Follow the leader.

Choose the right location is essential

As the union complex repeats over and over again, "location is essential". Indeed, the place where you have chosen to have your house built depend not only on your comfort (being close to schools, shops and railway tracks will greatly facilitate your life) but also on the price you pay. will be able to get your property for resale (yes, it's never too early to think about it!).

When it comes to finding the ideal place, please browse through the ads: the union complex site is full of them without forgetting to regularly consult the offers offered by town halls, notaries, and real estate agencies located in your search area.

Find the ideal land to build your house

Whether you opt for a subdivision rather than a meadow to build your home, no choice is better than another as long as it meets not only your desires but also your needs and your means. However, when it comes to the land itself, make sure it is constructible. For example, it is strongly recommended to bring in a technician to examine the subsoil of the land that you plan to offer yourself. By their nature, some floors are not suitable for any construction work, or even make them more expensive.

Also, no one is supposed to ignore the law, and it is up to you to be aware of the local planning rules that apply. What is the maximum authorized height? What are the distances to be respected? Remember to check that the plot you want so much is not burdened with a public utility easement.

Develop a construction plan

If the builders of single-family houses usually have catalogs offering predefined housing models, you can call on an architect if your budget allows you. If your future cozy nest is more than 170 m2 in area, it is also mandatory.

Be that as it may, between the standards that apply to new constructions (thermal regulations, possible arrangements for people with reduced mobility, etc.) and the layout of the rooms in the house, the layout of the plan must be impeccable, under penalty of replaying The Site Reunion, the famous sketch by Muriel Robin, in your home ...

Obtain a building permit

Unless you are using a builder's services, you will be responsible for taking the necessary steps to obtain a building permit. For this, you will have to submit a complete file including various documents (site plan of the land, the ground plan of the constructions to be built, sectional plan of the land and the construction, etc.). And do not start the work under any circumstances before you have obtained this precious sesame!

Finance your acquisition at the best cost

Whether you finance the construction work on your home yourself, with your own funds, or, like most people, go through a bank to obtain a loan, keep in mind that having your house built generally costs more. Expensive than we thought. Because at the price of the land and the cost of the construction work, it is advisable to add, except if one has opted for land located in a subdivision, certain "peripheral" expenses, such as the evacuation of excess land or again the connection to the electrical network if the plot on which you have set your sights is isolated.

Trust the right builder

If you can opt for self-construction (in short, it is you alone who will coordinate all the craftsmen who will intervene in the construction of your home) or for the use of a project manager (in this case, it is then a professional who is responsible for supervising the site for you, checking insurance, deadlines, etc.), it is most often to a builder that most French people address directly for the construction of their first house. Indeed, self-construction involves a lot of sacrifices. As for the project manager, the price he gives is only an estimate ...

Sign an individual contract

Because it mentions crucial elements such as the designation of the land to be built, the adaptation work to the ground, the description of the house, the date of opening of the site, the period within which the dwelling must be delivered, the amount of penalties due in the event of a delay, the final cost of the house and the terms of payment, the contract for the construction of a detached house ( CCMI ) of December 19, 1990, is essential to the protection of any individual wishing to build his house.

For information, between 2% and 5% of the total cost must be paid when signing the contract for the construction of a detached house to be "blocked" on a dedicated account.

Finally, be aware that the 10-day cooling-off period that you have starts to run from the date of receipt of the reservation contract by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt. Once this period has expired, the next signature will take place at the notary: the one which will appear on the authentic deed.

Visit the site regularly

Without pointing the tip of your nose every day, it is strongly recommended that you visit the site regularly to check that the schedule is being respected. A picture worth a thousand words brings a camera if necessary. If you have gone through a single-family home builder, you will theoretically be able to visit your future home before each call for funds. FYI, the latter corresponds to a stage of construction.

And if you feel that the work is not progressing, tell yourself that not only the contract you have signed protects you (penalties not being less than 1/3000 of the price per day of delay would then be due by the builder) but also that in the case that a site very (too?) quickly carried out, the work could be sloppy. As they say, Rome was not built in a day.