Guides
Guides to renovation costs in Spain
Six practical guides for owners who want to understand a Spanish renovation quote before signing it. Each one cites the official source wherever a legal or tax point is involved.
Guides
How to compare renovation quotes fairly
Comparing quotes by their totals is the most common mistake owners make. This guide gives you a method to line them up properly, even if the documents look noth
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VAT and grants on a Spanish renovation
VAT is the line that most often confuses foreign owners reading a Spanish quote. This guide explains the reduced rate for home renovations, who qualifies, and w
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How should renovation payments be staged?
How and when you pay matters almost as much as how much. A well-structured payment schedule protects both sides; a badly structured one can leave you exposed lo
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How to plan for unexpected costs
Some things cannot be seen until a wall is opened or a floor lifted. The aim is not to pretend they will not happen, but to know where they are likely and agree
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How to adjust a budget without cutting corners
When a quote comes in above your budget, the temptation is to cross out lines. Some lines can go safely; others will cost you twice. This guide shows how to tel
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How to measure your home for a quote
You do not need a laser or a floor plan to get a useful first assessment. A tape measure, a phone and twenty minutes per room are enough — if you know what to c
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Frequently asked questions
What do these guides cover?
Do the guides give prices?
Are the tax points up to date?
Are the guides legal or tax advice?
Which guide should I read first?
Do you explain Spanish quote terms?
Is VAT on renovations always reduced?
Do you manage grant applications?
Can I ask questions about a guide?
How do I get a quote after reading?
Free, itemised quote
Send us photos and the approximate floor area
A few photos and a rough square-metre figure are enough for a first assessment. If it suits you, we then visit the property and prepare an itemised quote, line by line.
- One contractor, one point of contact
- Itemised quote with no vague lump sums
- Materials purchasing and final clean handled by us
- Work carried out with a guarantee and public liability insurance